Imbali Safari Lodge

• Premium Brand Beverages | Note: The selected alcoholic beverages included are available between 12h00 and 22h00 only. 
• Transfers
• Items of a personal nature (curio shop purchases, gratuities etc.)
• Kruger National Park gate entry fees of R134 per person per stay must be settled directly at the gate on entry into the park and are subject to change.

• Children 8 years and older are welcome, and are permitted on safari at management discretion.
• NB! A total of 3 children can be accommodated in camp at any time, so please do enquire about availability first if your dates are not flexible.
• A maximum of 2 children under 12 years can share with parents.
• Children 8 - 11 years stay at 50% of the adult sharing rate, when sharing a room with two full paying adults, payable directly.
• If occupying their own room or sharing with only one adult, the full rate will apply.
• Children 12 years and older are considered adults and will be accommodated in their own rooms at the full adult rate.
• It is recommended that families book a private vehicle, subject to availability, at an additional charge of R 6,600.00 per day, payable directly to the lodge.

Set on the banks of the N’waswitsontso River in the Central Kruger National Park, this palatial haven offers immaculate accommodation and unrestrained luxury. Experience magnificent wildlife sightings in the heart of the Kruger National Park – Africa’s most iconic game reserve.

You do not even need to leave the comfort of Imbali Safari Lodge’s deck to see Kruger National Park’s creatures as the camp is positioned alongside the animal movement paths, ensuring a constant parade of elephant, buffalo, antelope, lion, leopard, and wild dog can be seen from the camp. Sheltered in a riverine forest overlooking the seasonal Nwaswitsontso river, Imbali Safari Lodge is built on the site of a 400-year-old African settlement that has yielded such evidence of an ancient culture as clay pots, bone tools, and grinding stones.

Imbali Safari Lodge continues the safari tradition of a bygone era, incorporating comfort and luxury in the serenity of the African bush. The main lodge area, where meals are served, boasts an impressive Jackalberry rising right through the deck of the dining room and the Tsonga-styled thatched roof.  The sparkling swimming pool in the main area promises a refreshing dip while providing the opportunity to enjoy the rich and varied wildlife that comes to the Imbali water hole for a cooling drink.

Guests are accommodated in twelve spacious suites, subtly decorated in neutral colours with enchanting splashes of African tradition, from the ornate wall lamps to the comfortable textured pillows.

Large French doors run the length of the room to let the beautiful outside wilderness in, on your terms; an expansive deck overlooks the N’waswitsontso River or savannah grasslands with an outdoor pool to complete your leisure bush experience. Relax on the sunbed with a book or let those bubbles soothe your weary muscles; the chattering of weavers, thrushes and kingfishers provides a magical bush playlist for your relaxation.

The spacious stone and marble bathroom features a Victorian-style bathtub and walk-in shower with signature bath amenities, a hairdryer and fluffy bathrobes. Soak your stresses away in the tub filled with natural bath salts while looking out onto the peace of the Kruger bush.

Rest your soul in the comfortable king-size bed for a quick siesta or a nights rest after an adventure-packed day. A mosquito net envelops the entire bed in the evening ensuring you are cocooned in comfort. Expect a bedtime story on your pillow or a sweet treat to enjoy before retiring for the night.

Each room has a minibar with selected beverages, as well as a tea/coffee facility for your convenience in your suite.

Imbali Safari Lodge is located within the private 10 000-hectare concession of Mluwati in the western region of the Kruger National Park, bordering the northern Sabi Sands and Manyeleti Game Reserves, about 35 km South-East of Orpen Gate. The entire area is unfenced and creates a massive corridor for game movement.  The Central Kruger region, stretching from the Sabie River north towards the Olifants River, includes some of the best scenery within the park, and is widely acclaimed to be the most game-rich area.

The vegetation is mainly wide grassy plains, interspersed with river valleys and woodland areas. Herds of giraffe, zebra and wildebeest wander over the plains, and because of their numbers, it is only natural to expect to find their main predator, the lion, not far away, normally resting under trees during the heat of the day.  Elephants, rhinos, buffalo and antelope prefer the denser woodland areas, which offer shade and food.

Experience a morning and evening safari during your stay at Imbali Safari Lodge. Witness the excitement of the first rains; the terrapins playing in river pools, the call of the Pied Kingfisher, and the steady chirping of sociable tree frogs. Savour the rich smells of the bush, hear the shrill calls of the Magpie Shrike and see the wind blowing through the feather grass dotting the savannah plains. A safari at Imbali will reveal new scents, curious sounds, and the beauty of an extraordinary African landscape to delight your senses.

Enjoy a relaxing & soothing massage with blended aromatherapy oils of ylang-ylang, cedarwood & vanilla to soothe your soul while overlooking the African bush from the comfort of your deck! The Spa therapist at Imbali Safari Lodge is from the local community and has been professionally trained, empowering the ladies to support themselves by being “hands-on”. In-room gym bags are also available for use at the lodge.

Airlink flights can be booked from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Skukuza or Hoedspruit. Transfers from these airports can be booked at the time of reservation. There is one complimentary transfer per day from both Skukuza and Hoedspruit, please confirm the time of this transfer upon making your accommodation booking before confirming your flights. Should you require a transfer at an alternative time, a transfer fee of R2,400 per vehicle per way will apply. Transfers from Skukuza are inside the Kruger National Park and take about 2.5 hrs, whilst transfers from Hoedspruit are mostly outside the park and take 2hrs. Transfers exclude Kruger National Park gate entry fees.

Federal Air from Johannesburg or KMIA: Guests will fly into the Manyeleti airstrip where they will be collected by the lodge. Driving times from the lodge is approximately an hour and a half. 

Please note the following Kruger Gate Times:

• 05h30 – 18h30 – January, February, November & December 
• 05h30 – 18h00 – March & October
• 06h00 – 18h00 – April, August & September
• 06h00 – 17h30 – May, June & July

All guests must enter at Orpen Gate a minimum of 1.5 hours before gate closure OR at Paul Kruger Gate a minimum of 3 hours before gate closure. PLEASE NOTE: If guests are not in time at the respective gates, they will not be permitted to enter the park and they will have to find alternative accommodation for that night.