Re: Luxury Train Hotel on Kruger's Selati Bridge
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 5:46 pm
Someone is going to fall off there... 
Someone might fall anyway 
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Luxury Train Hotel on Kruger's Selati Bridge
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Re: Luxury Train Hotel on Kruger's Selati Bridge
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 5:59 pm
There is a rail. It does not show because of the light Someone might fall anyway
Someone might fall anyway Re: Luxury Train Hotel on Kruger's Selati Bridge
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 9:13 am
I don't have strong feelings either way about the train, good luck to them.
However, it has fundamentally changed the view from the camp looking towards the bridge at night. It is now brightly lit up, and so rather than looking at darkness, all one sees are the bright lights, akin to Vegas! I think it spoils the atmosphere.
On that basis, no longer will I pay more money for river view accommodation at Skukuza, instead I will take a cheaper chalet behind. I don't visit Kruger to see the night sky lit up like that, and there is no need for it either. Subtle external lightning would have been more 'in keeping' with the surroundings.
However, it has fundamentally changed the view from the camp looking towards the bridge at night. It is now brightly lit up, and so rather than looking at darkness, all one sees are the bright lights, akin to Vegas! I think it spoils the atmosphere.
On that basis, no longer will I pay more money for river view accommodation at Skukuza, instead I will take a cheaper chalet behind. I don't visit Kruger to see the night sky lit up like that, and there is no need for it either. Subtle external lightning would have been more 'in keeping' with the surroundings.
Re: Luxury Train Hotel on Kruger's Selati Bridge
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 9:58 am
Helol 
Never thought of that! Too bad
Never thought of that! Too bad
Re: Luxury Train Hotel on Kruger's Selati Bridge
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:20 am
Very good point, Helol! 
Re: Luxury Train Hotel on Kruger's Selati Bridge
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:55 am
In my view Las Vegas competes with Skukuza not the other way >> For peace and quiet I would rather spend a Week end and following Public Holiday at Gold Reef City.Helol wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 9:13 am I don't have strong feelings either way about the train, good luck to them.
However, it has fundamentally changed the view from the camp looking towards the bridge at night. It is now brightly lit up, and so rather than looking at darkness, all one sees are the bright lights, akin to Vegas! I think it spoils the atmosphere.
On that basis, no longer will I pay more money for river view accommodation at Skukuza, instead I will take a cheaper chalet behind. I don't visit Kruger to see the night sky lit up like that, and there is no need for it either. Subtle external lightning would have been more 'in keeping' with the surroundings.
In my 70 years on this planet I have spent ONE Night (7 years ago) at Skukuza >> We all make mistakes at some time during our lives
Re: Luxury Train Hotel on Kruger's Selati Bridge
Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 1:59 pm
You have a point!
That said, I do stay at Sku, it's usually at the beginning or end of the trip, for practical reasons. I only tend to be in the camp after the camp gates close, and (touch wood), have never had any noise problems etc. During the day, I may pop into the camp to buy a drink or whatever, but make sure I stay clear of lunch time, when it's a free for all.
That said, I do stay at Sku, it's usually at the beginning or end of the trip, for practical reasons. I only tend to be in the camp after the camp gates close, and (touch wood), have never had any noise problems etc. During the day, I may pop into the camp to buy a drink or whatever, but make sure I stay clear of lunch time, when it's a free for all.