The luxurious Imbali Lodge is nestled on the banks of the N’waswitsontso River within the private Mluwati concession. The concession, covering 10 000 hectares of pristine wilderness, is located in the central region of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. With only three lodges occupying the land, travelers are sure to have an exclusive safari experience.
Imbali Safari Lodge was designed with environmental consciousness in mind, offering a luxurious lodge experience without compromising on safari traditions.
The lodge features twelve spacious private suites, evoking the feel of a 1900s African safari with finely crafted furniture and French doors that span the length of the room. Each suite includes a king-size bed, a lounge area with a fireplace, an en-suite bathroom with a vintage claw-foot bathtub and large windows offering views of the riverine bush. Additional amenities include luxury bathroom products, bathrobes, an expansive deck overlooking the Nwaswitsontso River or savannah grasslands, and a private outdoor pool to complete your safari experience.
Facilities at the lodge include a dining area, lounge area, sparkling swimming pool, in-room spa treatments, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Guests can enjoy morning and late afternoon game drives conducted by skilled guides in open 4x4 vehicles. For more adventurous travelers, guided bush walks can be arranged upon request.
Imbali Safari Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families seeking an exclusive South African safari experience.
Imbali is situated inside the Kruger National Park, on one of only nine private concessions.
By air
The closest airports are Skukuza Airport (1h45m) and HoedSpruit Airport (2h). Guests can take a quick flight from Johannesburg (or from Cape Town) to either of these two airports, and enjoy a complimentary transfer to the lodge.
By road
It is a 7hr self-drive from Johannesburg to Imbali Safari Lodge.
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May 13, 2025
Candis was really polite and helpful…
Candis was really polite and helpful and gave us some options we hadn't thought about.
May 11, 2025
Very helpful and responsive
Very helpful and responsive Candis Cloete was very helpful when it comes to booking and provided insightful information and making sure that we get the best out of the trip by letting us know the timings of the game drives. She is also very responsive and provisionally book our dates to ensure we are able to keep our dates. Great experience overall!
April 20, 2025
Super Helpful
Candis was super helpful, refining our trip many times to make sure it was perfect 🤩