Imbali Safari Lodge
Greater Kruger, South Africa · Private concession
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Full board (FB)
Accommodation, Three meals daily and 4 more
12 rooms
Suite
Children 8 and over
By air
1 hr 30 min from Skukuza Airport
Wi-Fi in public areas
From about A$1,130
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Imbali Safari Lodge
Imbali Safari Lodge is a luxury safari lodge set on the banks of the N'waswitsontso River in Central Kruger National Park, situated within a 100-square-kilometre private concession. The lodge offers twelve spacious suites decorated in neutral tones with African-inspired accents, including an infinity pool and dining facilities overlooking the surrounding bushveld and river. Guests can explore the exclusive concession on twice-daily game drives in open 4×4 vehicles, with the opportunity to encounter the Big Five and a rich diversity of birdlife and wildlife. Children from the age of 8 years are welcome.
“Twelve-suite river lodge suits families with children aged 8+; exclusive concession in Central Kruger with Big Five and birdlife.”
Best for
Known for
What you can expect to see
Twice-daily safaris explore a private Kruger concession, while the lodge waterhole draws wildlife close to camp.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board (FB)
Included
- Accommodation
- Three meals daily
- Selected soft drinks, water, beer, wines and spirits
- Two safaris daily
- Mosquito net
- Bathrobes
- Game drives
Not included
- Park fees
- Transfers
Gate entry fees, premium-brand beverages and transfers outside the complimentary airport-transfer offer cost extra.
Optional extras (at a cost)
In-suite spa treatments and guided bush walks cost extra; walks require advance arrangement and suitable logistics. A private safari vehicle costs ZAR 10,000 per day, subject to availability.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Viewing deck
- Restaurant
- Lounge
- Boma
- Public WiFi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Private plunge pool
- Private deck
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee station
- Hairdryer
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Suite12 at the property · Spacious suites decorated in neutral colours with African-inspired accents including ornate wall lamps and textured pillows. Each suite features a private plunge pool, separate Victorian bath, and walk-in shower. Children from the age of 8 years are welcome.
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
At extra cost
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Skukuza Airport
- 1 hr 30 min transfer
- Imbali Safari Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · 1 hr 30 min from Skukuza Airport
- Transfers
- Skukuza Airport transfers take about 90 minutes; road access from OR Tambo takes about six hours. Allow about two hours from Orpen Gate or 2.5 to three hours from Paul Kruger Gate, and plan arrival before park gates close.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Children
- Ages 8 and over
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Dry season, best game viewing
- May: Dry season, best game viewing
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Dry season, best game viewing
- December: Good
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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