An exclusive lodge within the world-renowned Kruger National Park, Imbali Safari Lodge continues the safari tradition of a bygone era. Redolent of a hunting lodge, Imbali Safari Lodge is the central point within the Imbali Safari concession, offering accommodation in spacious, private chalets each furnished in understated luxury overlooking the Nwatsitswonto riverbed.

An exclusive lodge within the world-renowned Kruger National Park, Imbali Safari Lodge continues the safari tradition of a bygone era. Redolent of a hunting lodge, Imbali Safari Lodge is the central point within the Imbali Safari concession, offering accommodation in spacious, private chalets each furnished in understated luxury overlooking the Nwatsitswonto riverbed.
ACCOMMODATION
ROOM CONFIGURATION

• 12 chalets, sleeps 24 people
• Large Double Rooms

GENERAL INFORMATION ON ALL ROOMS

• All Rooms have large king beds
• Each luxury suite has a romantic antique-styled bath en-suite
• Each suite has a private veranda
• Timber walkways
• Private Spa Bath
• Silver service
• Personalised cuisine
• Swimming pool overlooking the Waterhole
• Open Lounge with large fireplace
• Telephones in rooms

STANDARD ROOM FEATURES

• All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with built in showers
• Mosquito nets
• Antique-styled baths
• Air conditioner

VIEWS FROM THE ROOM

• Overlooking River and Savannah

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES
Check In – 13h00 | Check Out – 11h00

CHILDRENS POLICY
Children are welcome - 75 % Discount OFF adult rate

FACILITIES AND SERVICES

• Swimming Pool
• Butler Service
• Transfers can be arranged from Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit and KMI Airport outside Nelspruit
• No Cell phone reception
• Limited Land Lines
• Welcome drinks on arrival
• Please advise if you have any dietary requirements
• The water is safe to drink, while bottled water is placed in your room courtesy of Imbali Safari Lodges

ACTIVITIES

• Game Drives
• Bird Watching
• Self drive in the Kruger National Park

DINING

• Restaurant - cosy indoor and outdoor dining
• Private dining on decks
• Picnics by arrangement

CLIMATE
Summer: Min Temp 17 C / 63 F – Max Temp 37 C / 99 F Winter: Min Temp 9 C / 48 F – Max Temp 28 C / 83 F
Summer rainfall region, generally hot in summer. Thunderstorms often occur in the late afternoon, but do not last long. Winters are dry, with cold nights and early mornings.

WHAT TO TAKE
Imbali is in a malaria area and malaria tablets are recommended all year round (Please consult your doctor). Comfortable light clothing, walking shoes, sun hats, sunglasses, sun-block, insect repellent and bathing suits. During wintertime it is still warm during the day but it can become very cold on the game drives and at night. It is advisable to bring warm insulated jackets.

RATES EXCLUDE

• 1 % Tourism Levy
• Bar service
• Gate entry
• Laundry
• Telephone calls
• Transfers

Accommodating 24 guests in luxury individual suites, each with their own private jacuzzi, it features large expanses of glass and magnificent wooden decks for better game-viewing. Five star suites enjoy either king-size beds or twin rooms with only the finest furniture and imported linen, en-suite bathrooms with antique baths, air conditioning and spacious decks offer stunning views over the river bed and onto the plains beyond.

ROOM CONFIGURATION

• 12 chalets, sleeps 24 people
• Large Double Rooms

GENERAL INFORMATION ON ALL ROOMS

• All Rooms have large king beds
• Each luxury suite has a romantic antique-styled bath en-suite
• Each suite has a private veranda
• Timber walkways
• Private Spa Bath
• Silver service
• Personalised cuisine
• Swimming pool overlooking the Waterhole
• Open Lounge with large fireplace
• Telephones in rooms

STANDARD ROOM FEATURES

• All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with built in showers
• Mosquito nets
• Antique-styled baths
• Air conditioner

VIEWS FROM THE ROOM

• Overlooking River and Savannah

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES
Check In – 13h00 | Check Out – 11h00

* Nomadic Spa experience

Game drives in 4 x 4 vehicles

Bird Watching

Self drive in the Kruger National Park

Experience magnificent cuisine, freshly prepared to guest’s satisfaction by the lodge chefs, from a menu as extensive as the Africa wilderness. With an air of opulence befitting royalty, Imbali Safari Lodge is the perfect African utopia where guests will find serenity. Epitomising traditional African hospitality and personal silver service to compliment, visitors are guaranteed an African Safari experience of a lifetime.

Capture the spirit of a classical African safari at Imbali Safari Lodge, set in its own 10 000 hectare private concession area of the world famous Kruger National Park. The lodge has been carefully designed and built in keeping with eco-sensitive policies, to ensure that there is little impact on the natural environment, as guests will bear witness to artefacts discovered during the building programme.
HOW TO GET THERE
BY AIR:

• SA Express from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit
• SA Airlink from Cape Town to Hoedspruit
• SA Airlink from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit
• Private Charters available to private airstrip, lodge will do transfer

BY ROAD:
Orpen Gate Entry - Recommended Route

From Johannesburg take the N12 to Witbank, stay on the N4 until Belfast turn off reached
Turn left into Belfast go through Belfast & at the end of town turn right towards Dullstroom on the R540
Stay on this road through Dullstroom until Lydenburg is reached
Follow signs to Ohrigstad (R533)
Go through Ohrigstad & stay on this road which will take you through the Strijdom tunnel. (Enjoy the view of the bushveld as you come through the tunnel)
Stay on this road until you reach Swadini Snakepark on your left hand side
Turn right onto the R531
Follow this road until you see the sign boards for Orpen & Our Camps (Imbali Safari Lodge, Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Village & Hamiltons Tented Camp)
Turn left towards Orpen Gate & stay on this road (R531) for 40KM
ORPEN GATE ENTRY:
(Estimated Driving Time: 1 hour)
Take the H7 towards Satara
Drive for approximately 6.7km
Turn right onto the S106 (Dirt Road)
After 1.6km, turn right onto the S140 towards Talamati
After 19.5km, turn right onto the S145
Continue along the S145 for 10km till you see the Imbali sign, turn right
After 3.5km you will reach a T-junction which is signposted, turn left
From Orpen and Kruger Gates take the S36 and follow the signs to the lodge

LOCATION:

Situated in the Kruger National Park in the Limpopo Province approximately:

• 50km from the Orpen Gate
• 80km from the Kruger Gate
• 110km from Hoedspruit
• 150km from Phalaborwa
• 155km from Makalali Game Lodge
• 170km from Greenway Woods
• 225km from Nelspruit
• 506km from Johannesburg

• Rates are quoted per person per night and include accommodation, three meals, two game activities, TOMSA levy and VAT at 14%
• Rates exclude gate entrance fees and transfers to and from the lodge

GATE FEES R33.00 per person per stay

A minimum two night stay is applicable over all long weekends

MASSAGE TREATMENTS:
Aromatherapy Full body 1 hour – R300
Aromatherapy back ½ hour –R190
- Aromatherapy blend is Ylang Ylang, Cerderwood and vanilla)

Swedish Full body 1 hour – R280
Swedish back ½ hour – R180

Foot massage ½ hour – R170

Indian head massage ½ hour- R170

Enjoy a relaxing massage!
Please book with your camp managers.

Imbali Safari Lodge offers an informal conference set-up for a maximum of 24 guests. Basic conference equipment is included.

Note – no cell phone reception is available at the lodge