Imbali Safari Lodge - accommodation in Mluwati, Kruger National Park, South Africa

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Imbali Safari Lodge, is within the Kruger National Park, continues the tradition of Safari in the romantic style of the past. With an air of opulence befitting royalty, this is the perfect departure point for an African Safari. Set on the banks of the Nwatswitswonto River, this palatial haven comprised of 12 immaculate suites of unrestrained luxury, is the ideal place to begin the ultimate adventure. Experience the colonial delights of four o'clock tea, succulent evening meals, cigars and brandy.

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 and overlooking the Nwatsitswonto riverbed.

Flickering hurricane lamps, fine mosquito netting and exceptional service, rivaled only by the luxurious accommodation, will ensure you never forget your first taste of the African Safari experience. All suites are beautifully appointed with only the finest furniture and imported linen. Spacious decks offer stunning sala's and private plunge pools with views over the river bed and onto the plains beyond.

• 12 chalets, sleeps 24 people

• Large Double 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

• All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with built in showers

• Mosquito nets

• Antique-styled baths

• Air conditioner

• Overlooking River and Savannah

The restaurant at Imbali Safari Lodge offers cosy indoor dining in luxurious surroundings, as well as spectacular outdoor dining on the deck, where magnificent cuisine freshly prepared to your satisfaction by personal butlers, offers a menu as extensive as the African wilderness. Private dining on your own deck is a romantic alternative, and bush picnics can also be arranged.

• Restaurant - cosy indoor and outdoor dining

• Private dining on decks

• Picnics by arrangement

• 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

A variety of activities are on offer at the Imbali, all in keeping with the African Safari theme. These include guided walks, visits to the health spa, private plunge pools, bush picnics and champagne breakfasts.

Video and slide presentations, traditional dancing, storytelling, special interest talks and even a canoe ride or a visit to the Sangoma or traditional healer can be experienced.

Guest itineraries are matched to their needs and geared to bringing the guest closer to the Kruger Park Safaris experience of days gone by, and in particular to the rich history and traditions of the Kruger National Park.

  Note to accommodation seekers

As our name implies, all booking enquiries sent from Kruger National Park Direct go directly to home owners.

You will be sent an email with the home owners contact details in 24 hours - thus, in the event that they have not gotten back to you in that time, you can contact them directly.

We pride ourselves in being a commission free service and hope that you have enjoyed your visit and will return soon.

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