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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Safari sanctuary in Kruger Park

Game viewing unfolds from the main deck, where elephants visit the watering hole during meals. Inside tiki-hut style rooms, privacy-screened decks feature personal plunge pools. Knowledgeable guides lead magical twice-daily game drives through Kruger National Park, sharing wildlife expertise.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Kruger Park, Skukuza, Imbali Concession, Mpumalanga, 1350

What's nearby

  • Kruger National Park
    Kruger National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK)
    165 min drive

About this property

Imbali Safari Lodge

Luxury boutique hotel in a national park
Take advantage of game and wildlife viewing, a terrace, and a garden at Imbali Safari Lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and game drive on site
Room features
All guestrooms at Imbali Safari Lodge feature comforts such as private plunge pools and furnished patios, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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 elevator (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

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

No pets or service animals allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 7 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does Imbali Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Imbali Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Imbali Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 3 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Imbali Safari Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Imbali Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 10:00 AM–2:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 920 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Imbali Safari Lodge?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Imbali Safari Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this all-inclusive hotel is within 32 mi (52 km) of Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park, and Orpen Gate.

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Reviews

Imbali Safari Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED our stay at Imbali Safari Lodge! We stayed three nights and wish we could have stayed longer. The food was incredible, the entire staff wonderful- shout out to Winston! Our lodge was lovely; private and so very comfortable. The 2 included safari drives a day were exciting and informative, thanks to our exceptional guide, Morne. I would recommend Imbali for a couple looking for value with romantic, traditional decor and warm and friendly staff to take care for you on your Kruger Park visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible stay. So looked after from start to finish, all of the staff are incredibly welcoming. Beautiful rooms and delicious food. Twice daily game drives included and are amazing with chances to see all of the animals in Kruger
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Notre second séjour à Imbali, et tout comme le premier nous avons adoré séjourner la bas. Tout le monde est au petit soin et v le lieu au milieu de la savane est juste magique, la nourriture excellente
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FICHET

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

SĂ©jour inoubliable.

Superbe lodge intimiste (peu de chambres) situĂ© dans les profondeurs du parc Kruger. Aucun dĂ©rangement des autres hĂŽtes ce qui permet d’ĂȘtre au cƓur de la nature. Belle suite avec terrasse privative nous permettant d’observer les nombreux animaux (Ă©lĂ©phants, girafes 
) Personnels trĂšs attentionnĂ©s. L’ensemble des repas (formule all inclusive) Ă©tait d’une grande qualitĂ© (trĂšs bon cuisinier) Les deux safaris par jours sont magiques.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NIKUNJKUMAR

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

8/10 Good

Garrett

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Where to start? The game drives were outstanding as was the food. Our guide/tracker was very knowledgable and did an effort to find as much wildlife as he could. But at the same time, he ensured that we were all ok and loved to crack a joke every now and then. It made our game drives very special. The rooms were large with a view over the river. All of them had a private plunge pool and a private deck. During the drives, the rooms were made up very nicely which made us feel at home. And then there is the staff
 all of them were genuinely friendly, caring and helpful. It was very nice to have a chat with them about the wildlife, nature but also everyday life. Staff of an accommodation can make or break your stay, Imbali’s superb staff made ours very special. A big thank you for your wonderful service which made our safari a truly wonderful experience! We miss you guys already!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Praxedes

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

Excelente Lodge con safaris

Excelente lodge. Cuenta con 2 safaris por dĂ­a incluidos en la tarifa del hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Das Essen und die angebotenen Safari-Touren waren toll. Beim Essen konnte man am gegenĂŒberliegenden Wasserloch Tiere beobachten. Die Unterkunft selbst ist in die Jahre gekommen. Im Detail war vieles sehr abgenutzt oder gar kaputt (z.B. TĂŒr zur Terrasse, Moskitonetz war löchrig). Schade fĂŒr den Preis.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cadre paradisiaque. Safari d’exception avec un guide compĂ©tent et passionnĂ©. Chambre luxueuse avec terrasse et mini piscine face aux animaux. Escorte le soir pour Ă©viter tĂȘte Ă  tĂȘte avec un fĂ©lin .... fabuleux !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk opplevelse. God mat og service, fantastiske safariturer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatiane

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

Nossa melhor escolha no Kruger, hotel incrĂ­vel!

ExperiĂȘncia incrĂ­vel, tudo foi muito bom! Passamos uma Ășnica noite no hotel (infelizmente), mas fomos super bem recebidos e bem cuidados. Nosso quarto era grande, bonito e confortĂĄvel, as ĂĄreas comuns sĂŁo lindas e bem cuidadas, com uma vista privilegiada - almoçamos olhando pra elefantes e zebras. Os safĂĄris foram incrĂ­veis, vimos muitos animais e recebemos vĂĄrias informaçÔes legais do guia. As refeiçÔes sĂŁo Ăłtimas, comida deliciosa e bem elaborado, com muito capricho e presteza de todos. SĂł temos elogios para o hotel, tudo pensado pra que sua experiĂȘncia seja a melhor em todos os aspectos. A nossa foi assim! Voltaremos sem dĂșvidas numa prĂłxima viagem ao Kruger e recomendamos a todos.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

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

Quase perfeito! Ficaria mais!

Hotel com boa relação custo benefĂ­cio dentro do parque. Quarto maravilhoso (quarto n‱5) com vista para os animais e um deck com piscina (que estava suja pois era inverno). Alguns veadinhos vieram beber ĂĄgua na piscina e babuĂ­nos passaram pelo telhado e deck bem a nossa frente! IncrĂ­vel de lindo! Peça o quarto 4 ou 5 que tem a mesma vista do restaurante! Do restaurante pode-se saborear a refeição assistindo a animais q se revezam na frente do hotel. Isso Ă© ponto alto deste hotel! O jantar oferecido no esquema menu Ă© muito bom. JĂĄ o almoço Ă© buffet e deixa a desejar pela categoria do hotel, daria 4 estrelas para a comida. VĂĄrias bebidas alcoĂłlicas e nĂŁo alcoĂłlicas incluĂ­das. Quanto a localização, fica distante do aeroporto cerca de 2 h, por isso Ă© importante que o voo chegue cedo para nĂŁo correr o risco de nĂŁo chegar a tempo do Safari das 15:30 ou mesmo do fechamento do parque. O Transfer oferecido pelo hotel Ă© caro, recomendo alugar um carro. Nos game drives havia apenas 1 guia, e nĂŁo 2 (motorista + ranger). Mas nĂŁo houve qualquer situação de risco, embora seja uma falha grave de segurança. Todo staff do hotel Ă© muito solicito e educado. O Ășnico ponto que nos incomodou bastante foi a insistĂȘncia por gorjetas de um dos rapazes. Tudo que fazia jĂĄ estendia a mĂŁo para tocar esperando por gorjetas. Chato e deselegante. Estamos em um hotel all inclusive em que o hĂłspede quer se desligar de obrigaçÔes. No hotel hĂĄ a caixa para gorjetas, do staff e dos guias que serve para isso!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschöne Lodge mitten im Nationalpark.Das Personal ist super nett. Das Essen super. Durch die Wasserstelle direkt vor der Lodge kann man quasi den gesamten Tag von der Terrasse Tiere beobachten. Die Lodges sind super schön eingerichtet und alle mit eigenem Pool. Auch die Game Drives sind absolut super. Ich kann die Lodge nur weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super bel endroit. TrĂšs propre. La fontaine d’eau installĂ©e en face fait en sorte qu’on voit beaucoup d’animaux venir s’abreuver et se rafraichir. C’est trĂšs intĂ©ressant. Les tours sont trĂšs bien, directement dans la savane et nous furent chanceux de tomber sur une meute de chiens sauvages en chasse. Lors de notre sĂ©jour on voyait moins d’animaux que dans la partie sud du parc. La nourriture est excellente et copieuse. Le BBQ est super car cela permet d’essayer des mets sud-africains. Le wifi est fonctionnel Ă  la rĂ©ception (pas dans les chambres). Le service est trĂšs bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sibelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Inflexiveis

Fiz minha reserva no hotel e paguei antecipadamente. Meu voo da cidade original foi cancelado, logo perdi todas as outras conexĂ”es. Com 5 dias de antecedĂȘncia entrei em contato com os hoteis para remarcação da estadia. O Imbali foi o Ășnico que de maneira irredutĂ­vel fez a cobrança integral dos 2500 dolares por 2 noites e sequer cogitou remarcar no periodo habil para nova viagem. Fiquei extremamente decepcionada pela maneira com que tratam os clientes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Schöne Safari Lodge mit Abstrichen

Schöne Lodge, komfortable Zimmer mit kleinen MĂ€ngeln (leider nur eine schlecht zugĂ€ngliche Steckdose, diverse Löcher im Moskitonetz, der Mini Whirlpool aufgrund vieler BlĂ€tter und Insekten nicht einladend). In der Anlage fĂŒhrt ein HolzĂŒbergang zu den Bungalows. Hier hat eine Affenhorde ihr Heim und WC, was man spĂ€testens an deren sehr unangenehm riechenden Hinterlassenschaften bemerkt. Die QualitĂ€t der KĂŒche war sehr schwankend, teils sehr lecker, leider einmal verdorbener KĂ€se dabei und ein Lammcarre das nur aus Fett bestand. Bei voller Belegung sind die SitzplĂ€tze auf der Terrasse zu knapp. Auf 50% unserer Game Drives haben wir nicht mehr gesehen, als beim Selfdrive im eigenen Auto - Die Big Five haben wir hier nicht komplett gesehen. NatĂŒrlich ist das auch GlĂŒckssache, aber hier schien uns die Tier Population weniger dicht, als zB in Sabi Sands. Der gefĂŒhrte Bushwalk war sehr interessant, vielen Dank an die versierten Ranger !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017