Imbali Safari Lodge

From the moment of arrival at Imbali it was magical! Game viewing was amazing with Kingsley our guide. And the staff was so friendly and made us feel at home. Food was out of this world. Highly recommendable lodge.

Wonderful lodge in the middle of Kruger. Cabins are spacious, comfortable, clean. Private small pool with each cabin and view to the park. More than once we saw elephants walking by while sitting on the patio of our cabin. Food was delicious and always with choices. Staff were excellent - welcoming, efficient, friendly. Safaris were exceptional. Jeanine (sp?) was our guide and she was terrific. Very knowledgeable, very attentive, great sense of humour and made the trip a huge success. Would recommend this lodge and would visit again.

We spent three unforgettable days at this safari lodge during our honeymoon, and it was truly the trip of a lifetime. The airport transfer was seamless, with an air-conditioned vehicle that made the journey comfortable and relaxing from the start. The lodge itself was stunning, and the meals were some of the best we’ve ever had. Each dish was beautifully prepared, and we were blown away by the quality and flavor of every meal. The attention to detail throughout our stay was exceptional—everything was thoughtfully planned to ensure we had the most incredible experience. The service was outstanding. The staff went above and beyond to cater to our every need, making us feel pampered and taken care of throughout our stay. The animal sightings were incredible; from the moment we walked in we got to see a family of elephants bathing during our lunch. Overall, this lodge was the perfect place for a romantic and adventurous honeymoon, and we couldn’t recommend it more. The combination of great service, amazing meals, and exceptional attention to detail made it a truly special experience.

WOW!! We have just got back from five nights at Imbali for our honeymoon and have made lifelong memories here. The lodge itself feels very traditional, lovely restaurant area with the added bonus of the watering hole you can view from your table. We were lucky enough to see animals there most mealtimes! Rooms were great too, we enjoyed cooling off in our plunge pool on the deck after our morning safaris. Food was also delicious!! You definitely wouldn’t go hungry here and the lovely staff remember your general wine orders for you. We actually had a day where we were the only guests in the whole lodge & treated like royalty - France especially was great. The BEST part of our whole South Africa trip was our safari drives. Gombe/Clement was absolutely AMAZING. Not only was he soo knowledgeable on everything safari related, we loved our sundown drinks getting to know him and his village traditions etc. We honestly felt so lucky to have him as our driver and even luckier we had multiple private drives, we cannot thank you enough! If you would like a traditional lodge experience with great staff, lovely food & the best safari drives, book to go here. We will treasure these memories forever! Ps: As other people previously mentioned the lodge is around 2 hours from Hoedspruit airport but don’t let this put you off, the drive itself is like a game drive!

Imbali Lodge has a nice foyer, lounge and dining area. There is also a pool in this area and also a watering hole across the way where a couple of elephants came to drink of a night time. Rooms were a wee bit tired and could do with an overhaul. We had to get someone out to fix a leak in the bathroom and it turns out that the sink area was going to have to come out to do a more comprehensive fix. Another in our party's veranda decking was sagging and exposing large nails. Power cuts are a thing and when it happens a generator will kick in. Never happens at the same time but did happen every day. Accommodation itself was spacious enough when the mosquito nets were up, was a bit of a squeeze when they were down. On the decking is a plunge pool, which we never went in due to leaves and other dead insects floating in the water. Rooms are kept very clean. Food was very nice and the coffee has a very nice kick to it, just to wake you up of a morning. You cannot walk to your room unaccompanied after dark, someone needs to come with you for safety reasons. Pharrence was our guide for the safaris. After a bit of a rocky start, he turned out to be one of the best guides we've ever had. Collaborative, knowledgable, passionate and ensured we all got the photos we wanted.