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Imbali Safari Lodge

5.0 star property

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Suite
Living area
Living area
Suite

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$1,363
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

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Kruger Park, Skukuza, Imbali Concession, Mpumalanga, 1350
  • Place, Kruger National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬

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A bedroom with a bed, two armchairs, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Suite

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

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A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table with a candle, a bathtub, and a pool area with a thatched roof.

Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Kruger National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK) - 165 min drive

About this property

Imbali Safari Lodge

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. The luxury Imbali Safari Lodge also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 5-star 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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • 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

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 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
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

  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 25 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Imbali Safari Lodge on 2 July 2026 start from AU$1,363, 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.

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. 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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

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

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

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

FICHET

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

Séjour inoubliable.

Superbe lodge intimiste (peu de chambres) situé dans les profondeurs du parc Kruger. Aucun dérangement des autres hôtes ce qui permet d’être au cœur de la nature. Belle suite avec terrasse privative nous permettant d’observer les nombreux animaux (éléphants, girafes …) Personnels très attentionnés. L’ensemble des repas (formule all inclusive) était d’une grande qualité (très 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

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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 traveller

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 día incluidos en la tarifa del hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Das Essen und die angebotenen Safari-Touren waren toll. Beim Essen konnte man am gegenüberliegenden Wasserloch Tiere beobachten. Die Unterkunft selbst ist in die Jahre gekommen. Im Detail war vieles sehr abgenutzt oder gar kaputt (z.B. Tür zur Terrasse, Moskitonetz war löchrig). Schade für 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 compétent et passionné. Chambre luxueuse avec terrasse et mini piscine face aux animaux. Escorte le soir pour éviter tête à tête avec un félin .... fabuleux !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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 incrível!

Experiência incrível, tudo foi muito bom! Passamos uma única noite no hotel (infelizmente), mas fomos super bem recebidos e bem cuidados. Nosso quarto era grande, bonito e confortável, as áreas comuns são lindas e bem cuidadas, com uma vista privilegiada - almoçamos olhando pra elefantes e zebras. Os safáris foram incríveis, vimos muitos animais e recebemos várias informações legais do guia. As refeições são ótimas, comida deliciosa e bem elaborado, com muito capricho e presteza de todos. Só temos elogios para o hotel, tudo pensado pra que sua experiência seja a melhor em todos os aspectos. A nossa foi assim! Voltaremos sem dúvidas numa próxima 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 benefício 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 água na piscina e babuínos passaram pelo telhado e deck bem a nossa frente! Incrível 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 é ponto alto deste hotel! O jantar oferecido no esquema menu é muito bom. Já o almoço é buffet e deixa a desejar pela categoria do hotel, daria 4 estrelas para a comida. Várias bebidas alcoólicas e não alcoólicas incluídas. Quanto a localização, fica distante do aeroporto cerca de 2 h, por isso é importante que o voo chegue cedo para não correr o risco de não chegar a tempo do Safari das 15:30 ou mesmo do fechamento do parque. O Transfer oferecido pelo hotel é caro, recomendo alugar um carro. Nos game drives havia apenas 1 guia, e não 2 (motorista + ranger). Mas não houve qualquer situação de risco, embora seja uma falha grave de segurança. Todo staff do hotel é muito solicito e educado. O único ponto que nos incomodou bastante foi a insistência por gorjetas de um dos rapazes. Tudo que fazia já estendia a mão para tocar esperando por gorjetas. Chato e deselegante. Estamos em um hotel all inclusive em que o hóspede quer se desligar de obrigações. No hotel há a caixa para gorjetas, do staff e dos guias que serve para isso!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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. Très propre. La fontaine d’eau installée en face fait en sorte qu’on voit beaucoup d’animaux venir s’abreuver et se rafraichir. C’est très intéressant. Les tours sont très bien, directement dans la savane et nous furent chanceux de tomber sur une meute de chiens sauvages en chasse. Lors de notre séjour 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 à la réception (pas dans les chambres). Le service est très 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 conexões. Com 5 dias de antecedência entrei em contato com os hoteis para remarcação da estadia. O Imbali foi o único que de maneira irredutível 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 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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Schöne Safari Lodge mit Abstrichen

Schöne Lodge, komfortable Zimmer mit kleinen Mängeln (leider nur eine schlecht zugängliche Steckdose, diverse Löcher im Moskitonetz, der Mini Whirlpool aufgrund vieler Blätter und Insekten nicht einladend). In der Anlage führt ein Holzübergang zu den Bungalows. Hier hat eine Affenhorde ihr Heim und WC, was man spätestens an deren sehr unangenehm riechenden Hinterlassenschaften bemerkt. Die Qualität der Küche war sehr schwankend, teils sehr lecker, leider einmal verdorbener Käse dabei und ein Lammcarre das nur aus Fett bestand. Bei voller Belegung sind die Sitzplätze 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. Natürlich ist das auch Glückssache, aber hier schien uns die Tier Population weniger dicht, als zB in Sabi Sands. Der geführte Bushwalk war sehr interessant, vielen Dank an die versierten Ranger !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

antonio

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

Hotel Incrivel, dentro do Kruger parque

O hotel Imbali é um hotel incrível que fica dentro do parque Kruger. Por ficar dentro do parque vc tem alguns beneficios, como por exemplo almoçar, jantar, ficar na sacada do seu apto e ver os animais. fora isso por estarmos no parque pudemos fazer dois safaris, um noturno e um diurno ( que são completamente diferentes) O quarto é lindo, bem decorado e arrumado. alimentação bem saborosa funcionarios atenciosos gostei muito do hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria

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

Hotel dentro do Kruger

Se hospedar no Imbali Safari Lodge foi uma experiencia unica. Como o hotel fica dentro do parque, ficávamos 24 horas próximos dos animais. Era possível comer vendo elefantes ou rinocerontes. Uma situação inusitada e muito bacana. Quarto grande, bem decorado e super confortável. O apartamento tem uma piscina privativa, mas como era inverno não pudemos utilizar. O hotel oferece dois safaris por dia, compensa fazer os dois, pois com horários diferentes da para ver animais diferentes também, alimentação gostosa
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017