Imbali Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park
Imbali Safari Lodge
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.
Imbali Safari Lodge is situated approximately 50km from the Orpen Gate and 80km from the Kruger Gate.
Room Descriptions:
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
Inclusions / Exclusions:
Rates Include:
Accommodation
3 meals
2 game activities per day
VAT @ 14%
Tomsa levy
Rates Exclude:
Bar service
Gate entry
Laundry
Telephone calls
Transfers
Gate Fees R30.00 per person per stay
Extra information
Facilities:
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. Bottled water is placed in your room courtesy of Imbali Safari Lodges.
Activities:
Game drives
Bush walks
Bird watching
Self drive in the Kruger National Park
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.
Arrival and departure times:
Check In – 13h00 | Check Out – 11h00
Malaria:
Malaria tablets are recommended all year round (pleae consult your doctor).
Bring with you:
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.
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.
