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Imbali Safari Lodge

5.0 star property
All-inclusive hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$1,519
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Kruger Park, Skukuza, Imbali Concession, Mpumalanga, 1350
  • Kruger National Park
    ‪95 min drive‬
  • Djuma Game Reserve
    ‪150 min drive‬
  • Londolozi Game Reserve
    ‪185 min drive‬
  • Skukuza (SZK)
    ‪165 min drive‬

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Mluwati Concession

A luxury stay in Mluwati Concession awaits you at Imbali Safari Lodge. You'll be 5 km (3.1 mi) from Greater Kruger National Park. Highlights at this all-inclusive hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to a safari, a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights in the vicinity of this 5-property class Mluwati Concession hotel include Djuma Game Reserve and Londolozi Game Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Satara - 79 min drive
  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - 80 min drive
  • Kruger National Park - 95 min drive
  • Orpen Gate - 95 min drive
  • Andover Nature Reserve - 97 min drive

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK) - 165 min drive

About this property

Imbali Safari Lodge

All-inclusive hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant
Imbali Safari Lodge is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Imbali Safari Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Mluwati Concession hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Imbali Safari Lodge offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with private plunge pools and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 3 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not permit children under 7 years old on game drives. Children ages 8-12 are permitted on game drives at management discretion. Children age 12 and older are permitted on game drives, and are charged the adult rate per game drive.
Guests must notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time to arrange check-in. Late check-in may not be possible, and will incur a fee.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Imbali Safari Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 7 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR135 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 920 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Children 7 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Imbali
Imbali Lodge
Imbali Safari
Imbali Safari Kruger National Park
Imbali Safari Lodge
Imbali Safari Lodge Kruger National Park
Imbali Safari Hotel Kruger National Park
Imbali Safari Lodge Hotel
Imbali Safari Lodge Imbali Concession
Imbali Safari Lodge Hotel Imbali Concession

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Imbali Safari Lodge?

Yep, Imbali Safari Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Imbali Safari Lodge?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Imbali Safari Lodge on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$1,495.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Imbali Safari Lodge have a pool?

Imbali Safari Lodge has an outdoor pool.

What makes Imbali Safari Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private plunge pools in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Imbali Safari Lodge.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Imbali Safari Lodge?

No, but there are private plunge pools in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Imbali Safari Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Imbali Safari Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Imbali Safari Lodge?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Imbali Safari Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Imbali Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Short safari trip
Picked imbali as a good place for a short 3 day safari. Food portions were large and of good quality . There are some areas where the wood at the lodge and around the property need some replacement but overall didn’t detract from a lovely setting . Watering hole for elephants is directly opposite the restaurant area so good for breakfast and lunch . Safari drives were good and Jayden did a great job for us . Would have been nice to have a transfer from local airport Skukuza included in the cost of the room. Private hire was around £135 each way.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and authentic safari experience
Our stay at Imbali was amazing. The staff were all very friendly and always there to help The room was awesome, overlooking the river, with the occasional animal coming past! The plunge pool was welcome after a hot game drive too!!! Talking of game drives, big shout out to our guide Marc who was excellent, very knowledgeable and very friendly. Staying at the Imbali Lodge in Kruger was a genuinely amazing and authentic safari experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James, Clarksville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Imbali Safari Lodge is a fantastic Kruger destination. The staff is super friendly and service is excellent. The tiki hut style rooms are very comfortable and include a nice 4 piece bathroom, privacy screened deck with plunge pool, lounge chairs, mosquito netted king bed, coffee and a fully stocked fridge. Food is excellent with buffet style breakfast and lunch. Dinner selections are served in courses and have been delicious. Game viewing from the main deck has been great as well. I have attached just a few game pics. Wonderful to enjoy a beverage while witnessing nature's wonders. The game drives are also a great experience. Victor, our driver always greets with a friendly smile and shares a wealth of knowledge. Couldn't hope for better!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

NIKUNJKUMAR

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Garrett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and the rooms are beautiful . Only complaint is the strength of the AC in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't say enough about this beautiful place and the beautiful people who work here! I don't normally stay at such nice places so my cousin and I enjoyed every minute - from eating lunch with an elephant herd and going on game drive with Julie to find wild dogs! So peaceful and I thank everyone who made our stay so special!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, nice staff. Quiet, perfect for a honeymoon
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, London UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I had booked Imbali Safari Lodge for two nights and they overbooked the lodge the first night and made us go to the much smaller and less nice Hoyo Hoyo resort for one night and then TRANSFER back to Imbali Safari Lodge. No email or prior communication was given to me regarding this exchange. The lady Bunny was not at all helpful and rude. She told us to chase after a car heading to Hoyo Hoyo to find the place which was nowhere to be found. Finally, a nicer lady at the hotel got one of the staff to show us the way. This was totally inacceptable as I had booked specifically Imbali Safari Lodge which was MUCH nicer with a larger room/bathroom and outdoor terrace and mini pool. Aside from this incident, overall service was great, the food was good, the game rides were awesome and once we shifted to Imbali Safari Lodge, we enjoyed our (albeit now shortened) stay. I blame the Head Office for this last minute change without any communication mostly. I would have expected early communication and some sort of compensation for moving us to a crappier room/lodge when we paid for the larger/nicer one.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom, brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Perfect stay
Everything about this lodge was perfect, From the safaris, the guides, the super friendly staff, high quality food, atmosphere and facilities, we had a view of the elephants, buffalo and impala everyday whilst having lunch. Highly recommend staying here and would definitely come back again. Saw the big 5 in the space of 4 game drives, lots of up close encounters, what a trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning!
Stunning surrounds, stunning staff, stunning facilities, stunning game viewing. Not much more I can say but WOW.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will be back!
The personal butler service was awesome. Every staff was friendly and cheerful, they give very good vibes for honeymoon couples like us. Our ranger Julie was very knowleadgble and fun too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice lodge and great location
Wild life all around on the grounds made this holiday very memorable for a father and son trip to South Africa

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Maravilhoso

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely all-inclusive lodge in Kruger National Park
We had a wonderful experience at Imbali Lodge. There are only 12 rooms, each in a separate cottage, so it has a very intimate feel. The rooms are large, comfortable and very private. One morning, after our nap, we saw a large baboon on our deck; shortly after, he and his family were playing on the roof. It was a wonderful experience. There are two game drives each day. Our driver/guide was great - very knowledgeable, and accommodated the interests of everybody in the group. We would come back in a minute!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Imbali has the WOW factor!
Fantastic service, location, game drives, food, facilities, staff (Conwell and Mary were fab, Julie - our guide - was just amazingly!)

10/10 Excellent

SALLY A, Bermuda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safari heaven
We had an absolutely amazing time. Saw lots of animals. Was very relaxing and can,t wait to go back

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overpriced for what you get
We were disappointed with our stay as we expected more for the price that was paid. The game drives are a small consolation. The general offering was rather standard, staff were polite but did not listen at times, the room was comfortable but rather average in its appointments. There are many luxury bush camps/lodges in this sector that offer a better experience

10/10 Excellent

Anand, India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experience of a lifetime at the Imbali Lodge
We stayed at the Imbali Lodge in Kruger National Park for three nights. It was truly the experience of a lifetime. The accommodations were luxurious and private. The two daily game drives were thrilling; the ranger Mr. Twice was experienced, knowledgeable and had an uncanny ability to spot the various animals that live free in the park. He was very understanding and helped us to spot the big 5 with close-ups videos of lions and the leopard.. The service was terrific and the food was good. If you are going to Kruger this is the place you should go for your safari.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect position and excellent guides
Saw 4 of the big five. Mussed out on the Rhinos but we gad a great experience.

6/10 Okay

kevin, new zealand

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
less than 5 star lodge in kruger park
The lodge was well situated in the kruger park. The staff were very friendly and really tried hard to go the extra mile. The rooms were nice looking but there were numerous holes in the mosquito net that was not acceptable in a malaria zone and cost of the stay. There were was some unidentified things in the bed that we brushed off and did not worry until we found we were nicely bitten the next day. Burnt a coil and had a rather large amount of dead bugs a few hours later. better after that The room spa decks were in need of repair and the air conditioner rattled away. The food was interesting but the meat was very tough, first night impala steaks could not be eaten because of sinew. the next night ostrich steaks are a cheap meat that I could not cut through but the chef provided a sharp knife to help. third night just had the vegetarian. I think the lodge has potential to be great but management /owners not putting enough back to be anywhere near a high priced lodge. Drinks very expensive.

10/10 Excellent

Bethany, Perth, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for relaxation and privacy
Amazing staff who do their utmost to ensure your stay is a success. The food is fantastic, the safari rangers are knowledgeable and seem to be able to spot a chameleon a mile away! Would recommend as a couples resort, as you tend to spend a lot of time in the beautiful rooms, hot tubs or on the decks enjoying each other's company.

10/10 Excellent

David, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best location I have ever stayed in
Great staff who were always available if needed, knowledgeable, friendly and dedicated to making sure we had a great time