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Imbali Safari Lodge

5.0 star property
All-inclusive hotel in Mluwati Concession with safari and outdoor pool

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $1,298
includes taxes & fees
$1,129 per night
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2025

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 484 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Kruger Park, Skukuza, Imbali Concession, Mpumalanga, 1350

What's nearby

  • Satara - 79 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - 80 min drive - 49.5 km
  • Kruger National Park - 95 min drive - 50.4 km
  • Orpen Gate - 95 min drive - 50.4 km
  • Andover Nature Reserve - 97 min drive - 65.6 km

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK) - 165 min drive
  • Mala Mala (AAM) - 15.8 miles/25.5 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Imbali Safari Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Mluwati Concession with a stay at Imbali Safari Lodge. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a terrace.

All inclusive

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 3 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 more details, 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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (7 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Private plunge pool
  • Furnished patio
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: ZAR 135 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 920 per person (one-way)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.

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 there a pool at Imbali Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Imbali Safari Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Imbali Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Imbali Safari Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 920 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Imbali Safari Lodge?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Imbali Safari Lodge and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Imbali Safari Lodge includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include private plunge pools and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Imbali Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Imbali Safari Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a private plunge pool and a furnished patio.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 Very Good

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.
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Willem, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
James, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
NIKUNJKUMAR, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Staff was excellent and the rooms are beautiful . Only complaint is the strength of the AC in the rooms.
Garrett, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place, nice staff. Quiet, perfect for a honeymoon
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Tom, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning!
Stunning surrounds, stunning staff, stunning facilities, stunning game viewing. Not much more I can say but WOW.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay
Was a great stay!
Daniel, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente
Maravilhoso
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Imbali has the WOW factor!
Fantastic service, location, game drives, food, facilities, staff (Conwell and Mary were fab, Julie - our guide - was just amazingly!)
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Safari heaven
We had an absolutely amazing time. Saw lots of animals. Was very relaxing and can,t wait to go back
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Perfect position and excellent guides
Saw 4 of the big five. Mussed out on the Rhinos but we gad a great experience.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified Expedia guest review