IMBALI SAFARI LODGE

Mluwati Private Concession, Kruger National Park
Imbali Safari Lodge is the perfect departure point for your African Safari. Set on the banks of the Nwatswitswonto River in the central Kruger National Park, this palatial haven comprising just twelve immaculate suites of unrestrained luxury, has an air of opulence befitting royalty. Experience magnificent hospitality, exceptional service and gastronomic excellence ensuring an unforgettable African Safari experience. All suites are steeped in modern day opulence and luxury. Large French doors run the length of the room to let the beautiful outside wilderness in, on your terms; an expansive deck overlooks the N’waswitsontso River or savannah grasslands with an outdoor pool to complete your leisure bush experience. Relax on the sunbed with a book or let those bubbles soothe your weary muscles; the chattering of weavers, thrushes and kingfishers providing a magical bush playlist for your relaxation. The sparkling swimming pool at the main lodge area promises a refreshing dip while providing the opportunity to enjoy the rich and varied wildlife that comes to the Imbali water hole for a cooling drink. Meals are served in the comfortable dining room

 Read Morewhere an impressive Jackalberry tree rises through the deck and Tsonga-styled thatched roof. Dinner may be served under the stars while you listen to the enchanting sounds of the surrounding bush coming alive at night. As one of the first private concessions in the Kruger National Park and with some of Kruger’s most spectacular landscapes and an extraordinary variety of wildlife, bird life and plant life within the concession, each safari experience is unique. Accompanied by your private guide, on-board the powerful open 4×4 Land Cruiser vehicle, you will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore the forty square mile private concession area within the Kruger National Park. Experience the inimitable thrills of off-roading inside the National Park in pursuit of the legendary “Big Seven” species that call our concession home. You will be able to join the twice-daily safari, morning and afternoon/evening. If you would like the unrivalled experience of discovering the magnificent Kruger National Park on foot, or would like to spend time focusing on the smaller things out in the bush, our guiding team will be on hand to ensure that we provide you with an unforgettable wildlife experience. 
In the 1900’s, the African Safari was a journey of great danger and even greater luxury. Follow in the footsteps of the original adventurers who explored this vast wilderness. Imbali Safari Lodge, set within a 25,000 acre private concessions in the world renowned Kruger National Park, offers an unrivalled expedition in blissful luxury.
AT A GLANCE

12 air-conditioned suites with private veranda and plunge pool
En-suite bathroom with outdoor shower
Swimming pool
Butler service
Famed for leopard sightings
Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) game reserve shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park
Private concession traversing 25,000 acres
Wildlife includes cheetah, spotted hyena, various antelope, white rhino, giraffe and hippo to mention a few
Early morning and late afternoon game drives that continue after nightfall
Interpretive bush walks
Birdwatching
Massages available
All Inclusive: 3 meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beer, safari activities, laundry
220v AC power

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

2019 - LISTED AT #65 BY TRAVEL & LEISURE ‘TOP 100 HOTELS IN THE WORLD 2019’
2019 - LISTED AT #20 BY CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER (US) READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS ‘TOP30 RESORTS IN SOUTH AFRICA 2019’
2016 – NAMED THE WORLD’S BEST SAFARI LODGE IN SOUTH AFRICA 2016

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