Name: Imbali Safari Lodge
Address: Kruger National Park, P O Box 196, Skukuza, Kruger National Park, 1350, ZA

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Lisa

Absolutely incredible stay. So looked after from start to finish, all of the staff are incredibly welcoming. Beautiful rooms and delicious food. Twice daily game drives included and are amazing with chances to see all of the animals in Kruger

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Victoria Ellen

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2024

Michael

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2023

Willem

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2022

James

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2022

NIKUNJKUMAR

Excellent

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2021

Garrett

Staff was excellent and the rooms are beautiful . Only complaint is the strength of the AC in the rooms.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

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!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful place, nice staff. Quiet, perfect for a honeymoon

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2018

Tom

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!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Stunning!

Stunning surrounds, stunning staff, stunning facilities, stunning game viewing. Not much more I can say but WOW.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2017

Daniel

Great Stay

Was a great stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

We will be back!

The personal butler service was awesome. Every staff was friendly and cheerful, they give very good vibes for honeymoon couples like us. Our ranger Julie was very knowleadgble and fun too!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Very nice lodge and great location

Wild life all around on the grounds made this holiday very memorable for a father and son trip to South Africa

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2017

Claudia

Excelente

Maravilhoso

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2017

Bruce

Lovely all-inclusive lodge in Kruger National Park

We had a wonderful experience at Imbali Lodge. There are only 12 rooms, each in a separate cottage, so it has a very intimate feel. The rooms are large, comfortable and very private. One morning, after our nap, we saw a large baboon on our deck; shortly after, he and his family were playing on the roof. It was a wonderful experience.
There are two game drives each day. Our driver/guide was great - very knowledgeable, and accommodated the interests of everybody in the group. We would come back in a minute!

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Imbali has the WOW factor!

Fantastic service, location, game drives, food, facilities, staff (Conwell and Mary were fab, Julie - our guide - was just amazingly!)

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2016

SALLY A

Safari heaven

We had an absolutely amazing time. Saw lots of animals. Was very relaxing and can,t wait to go back

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Overpriced for what you get

We were disappointed with our stay as we expected more for the price that was paid. The game drives are a small consolation. The general offering was rather standard, staff were polite but did not listen at times, the room was comfortable but rather average in its appointments. There are many luxury bush camps/lodges in this sector that offer a better experience

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2014

Anand

Experience of a lifetime at the Imbali Lodge

We stayed at the Imbali Lodge in Kruger National Park for three nights. It was truly the experience of a lifetime. The accommodations were luxurious and private. The two daily game drives were thrilling; the ranger Mr. Twice was experienced, knowledgeable and had an uncanny ability to spot the various animals that live free in the park. He was very understanding and helped us to spot the big 5 with close-ups videos of lions and the leopard.. The service was terrific and the food was good. If you are going to Kruger this is the place you should go for your safari.

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2014

Verified traveler

Perfect position and excellent guides

Saw 4 of the big five. Mussed out on the Rhinos but we gad a great experience.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2014

kevin

less than 5 star lodge in kruger park

The lodge was well situated in the kruger park. The staff were very friendly and really tried hard to go the extra mile. The rooms were nice looking but there were numerous holes in the mosquito net that was not acceptable in a malaria zone and cost of the stay. There were was some unidentified things in the bed that we brushed off and did not worry until we found we were nicely bitten the next day. Burnt a coil and had a rather large amount of dead bugs a few hours later. better after that The room spa decks were in need of repair and the air conditioner rattled away. The food was interesting but the meat was very tough, first night impala steaks could not be eaten because of sinew. the next night ostrich steaks are a cheap meat that I could not cut through but the chef provided a sharp knife to help. third night just had the vegetarian. I think the lodge has potential to be great but management /owners not putting enough back to be anywhere near a high priced lodge. Drinks very expensive.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2013

Bethany

Great place for relaxation and privacy

Amazing staff who do their utmost to ensure your stay is a success. The food is fantastic, the safari rangers are knowledgeable and seem to be able to spot a chameleon a mile away! Would recommend as a couples resort, as you tend to spend a lot of time in the beautiful rooms, hot tubs or on the decks enjoying each other's company.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2013

David

Best location I have ever stayed in

Great staff who were always available if needed, knowledgeable, friendly and dedicated to making sure we had a great time

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2013

Carolina

Wonderful lodge, excellent food, staff and safari

Unforgettable experience. Great staff, food and safari games. I was 3 days and everything was great.

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2013

Matt

Great Safari with a few issues

Had a great first safari experience here. Our safari guide was great... It was like he had X-ray vision for spotting the animals and we saw all of the big 5, including 4 lions feasting on a recently killed buffalo. The vehicles were pretty good, although don't expect to be in a group of less than 7 people or more. The food (all inclusive) was good. The hotel had been refurbished relatively recently, but hasn't been done to the highest standard in all areas... It is generally great, but a few things just let it down. The hot tub by our room was cloudy, so we didn't want to step in for fear of snakes etc.! Think that was an issue with our room only... Ask for one with clear water!

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2013

Sharon

Wonderful, small, quiet facility inside Kruger

We had a great experience at this quiet, small hotel. Loved the mix of guests and the wait staff, hotel staff and Nicholas, our safari guide went out of their way for every whim. The food was great, the room clean and very comfortable. the outdoor spa was a treat once we realized it could be heated. I recommend the in room massage for couples -- a real treat. Also, there is a watering hole close by so you can sit on your porch and watch them. Shower was great compared to other lodges and having your laundry done is a real treat as we had been traveling for 10 days. Even though it is fenced, there are still animals around but you can sit on your porch at night which can't be done at other lodges inside the park. I don't recommend for small children as there is no where to run around.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2013

A & C

Great Hotel for Being Pampered

This was a lovely, relaxing place to stay. The staff were very friendly and hospitable. The food was excellent. The scale made it all very intimate - so we got to know all the staff and all the other guests.

Everything was smart and very comfortable - truly a 5-star experience. Would love to go back and do it all again!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2012

Rick

Imbali excellence

Absolutely incredible...wonderful,caring people...unbelievable service in a challenging environment .....Imbali is much more than the big five..it is a total experience!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2010

Laura

Fabulous Kruger experience

I cannot imagine a better Kruger experience! We did a self-driving tour for 2 days, then included a 2-day stay at Imbali Safari Lodge. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable. The lodge itself is located within Kruger National Park. Our cottage with thatched roof and private jaccuzi was quite luxurious. Three meals per day (breakfast/brunch, high tea, and dinner) are included. The food was tasty and plentiful. The game drives (two per day, around 4 hours each) were fantastic! Our ranger was extremely knowledgable and made it his mission to ensure we made the most out of our trip. Over the course of two days, we saw lions, rhinos, elephant, giraffe, zebra, warthogs, water buffalo, impala, and more. If you're looking for the safari experience within the confines of Kruger, this is the way to go!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Elise

Notre second séjour à Imbali, et tout comme le premier nous avons adoré séjourner la bas. Tout le monde est au petit soin et v le lieu au milieu de la savane est juste magique, la nourriture excellente

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2024

FICHET

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2021

Verified traveler

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2019

Praxedes

Excelente Lodge con safaris

Excelente lodge. Cuenta con 2 safaris por día incluidos en la tarifa del hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2019

Alice

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 !

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2019

Thomas

Fantastisk opplevelse. God mat og service, fantastiske safariturer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2019

Tatiane

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2019

Gabriela

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2018

Daniela

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.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2018

Chantal

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.

Partner

2/10

Poor

09 May 2018

Sibelle

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2017

Christina

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 !

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2017

antonio

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

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2017

maria

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

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2016

Christian

Utmärkt safari lodge!

En väldigt bra upplevelse! Toppbetyg och inget att klaga på! Grym service och lyxigt.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2016

Ran

Very recommended

Great hotel and very friendly staff. Every evening there was a different dinner and the food on all three meals a day was fabulous. The only problem is that the guides (of this and other lodges) are often go off road (inside their consession) with the vehicle and that's not the way to act in a nature reserve.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2016

Verified traveler

Herrliches Hotel für Tierbeobachtungen

Wir kannten das Imbali bereits aus dem Jahr 2005.....mittlerweile müßten einige Sachen mal renoviert werden

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2015

Verified traveler

Fantastisch

Rangers en game drives top! Houden onderling contact waardoor de bijzondere spots makkelijker zijn en ze mogen op bepaalde stukken off road waardoor je heel dichtbij komt! Kamers zijn ruim, net en fijn. Eten was top, personeel zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Kijkt tijdens het eten op de waterhole, waar olifanten, buffels en vele andere dieren komen, zo'n beetje de hele dag door.