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.
DINING:
Restaurant - cosy indoor and outdoor dining · Private dining on decks · Picnics by arrangement
SERVICES & FACILITIES:
Airport Shuttle
Hairdryer
Bath Consumables
Parking
Silver service
Personalized cuisine
Swimming pool overlooking the Waterhole
Open Lounge with large fireplace
Telephones in rooms
Room safes
Child friendly
Baby sitting
Laundry service
OUTDOOR PURSUITS:
Birdwatching
Walking
Big 5
Swimming pool
Game drives
Tribal Culture
ACCOMMODATION:
All 12 chalets are air conditioned double rooms with king size beds, mosquito nets, romantic antique-styled bath & shower en-suite, a private spa bath, private veranda and timber walkways.
Please note the following;
Gate Entrance Fees:
Fees are currently R30 per person for RSA ID/passport holders, R60 per person for SADC ID/passport holders, and R120 per person for other passport holders. Please retain your receipt or permit, as it must be handed back to the attendant at the gate on departure.
CONFERENCING FACILITIES:
Conferencing Facilites with natural lighting for up to 28 delegates with basic conference equipment including a slide projector, white board, Flipcharts and pens. A tea/coffee area is provided outside and mints and cordials are also included.
Gate Entrance Times:
Please be aware of gate entrance times into Kruger National Park as they do vary throughout the year, depending on the season. Entrance into the park via Orpen Gate should be no later than two hours prior to gate closure time and via Kruger Gate should be no later than three hours prior to gate closure times.
Gate Opening Times:
October - March 05h30
April - September 06h00
Gate Closing Times:
November - February 18h30
March - April 18h00
May - July 17h30
August - October 18h00
Speed Limit:
Whilst driving within the Kruger National Park, please adhere to the legal speed limit of 50km per hour on tarred roads and 40km per hour on dirt roads.
Safety Precautions:
Please adhere to the Kruger National Park safety precautions, and do not disembark from your vehicle unless you are in a designated area. Please also note that Imbali is in a Malaria area and malaria tablets are recommended all year round, please consult your doctor.
Directions 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:
From Orpen and Kruger Gates take the S36 and follow the signs to the lodge.
TO IMBALI SAFARI LODGE
ORPEN GATE ENTRY: (Estimated Driving Time: 1.5 hours)
o Take the H7 towards Satara o Drive for approximately 6.7km o Turn right onto the S106 (Dirt Road) o After 1.6km, turn right onto the S140 towards Talamati o After 19.5km, turn right onto the S145 o Continue along the S145 for 10km till you see the Imbali sign, turn right o After 3.5km you will reach a T-junction which is sign posted, turn left o Keep left at the no entry sign and you will find Imbali Safari Lodge
KRUGER GATE ENTRY: (Estimated Driving Time: 2.5 hours)
o Take the H1-2 towards Skukuza o Pass Skukuza and take the H1-2 towards Satara o After approximately 20kms turn left onto the S36 (Dirt Road), it is sign posted o Carry on along the S36 for approximately 39kms and keep right on the S36/S125 at the Hamiltons no entry sign o After 2km you will reach a T-junction, turn left onto the S36/S125 o After 4.5km you will reach a T-junction, turn right onto the S36 o After 6.5km, turn left onto the S145 o After 2.3km, turn left at the no entry sign for Imbali guests only o After 3.5km you will reach a T-junction which is sign posted, turn left o Keep left at the no entry sign and you will find Imbali Safari Lodge
Please note the following;
Gate Entrance Fees: Fees are currently R30 per person for RSA ID/passport holders, R60 per person for SADC ID/passport holders, and R120 per person for other passport holders. Please retain your receipt or permit, as it must be handed back to the attendant at the gate on departure.
Gate Entrance Times: Please be aware of gate entrance times into Kruger National Park as they do vary throughout the year, depending on the season. Entrance into the park via Orpen Gate should be no later than two hours prior to gate closure time and via Kruger Gate should be no later than three hours prior to gate closure times.
Gate Opening Times: October - March 05h30 April - September 06h00
Gate Closing Times: November - February 18h30 March - April 18h00 May - July 17h30 August - October 18h00
Speed Limit: Whilst driving within the Kruger National Park, please adhere to the legal speed limit of 50km per hour on tarred roads and 40km per hour on dirt roads.
Safety Precautions: Please adhere to the Kruger National Park safety precautions, and do not disembark from your vehicle unless you are in a designated area.
Cellular Phone Coverage: Cellular phone signal is only available at the entrance gates and close to Skukuza, it is therefore recommended to make your last necessary calls at the gate upon entry.