Someone stopped Victor to have dinner with us the last day..

Excellent staff, wonderful position and, above all, our ranger Victor who made the safari memorable.

Stayed in August 2025

Vehicles couldn’t go off road

The staff, accommodation was excellent! The food was fantastic.

Stayed in May 2025

Beautiful scenery, very relaxing, enjoyable game drives, wonderful staff!

Stayed in April 2025

The wine selection could be better. Most wines on the wine list are out of stock.

The most impressive thing about the lodge is the staff. They are amazing and made my stay as enjoyable as possible. All expectations were met with regards to game drives, food, rooms, etc. Thank you!!!

Stayed in March 2025

Fantastic location, great staff, even better game drives

Stayed in March 2025

The only criticism I have is the communal pool: while the location, temperature and infinity edge overlooking the animal watering hole is appealing, the water isn't as clear as the personal plunge pools at our rooms and the tile and wood around the pool's edge is in need of urgent repair.

The private cabins with spacious and comfortable beds were excellent. The rooms also had private shaded patios and plunge pools - perfect for the hot midday breaks. The lodge overlooks a riverbed with a clearing and a watering hole that draws all sorts of wilife, so you can see elephants from your breakfast table! The lodge staff were caring, kind, and attentive. Our safari guide, Marc, was incredibly knowledgeable and was able to answer every question we had about animals, birds, and flowers!

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing

Game drives with Jason was excellent

Stayed in November 2024

Great stay inside of the Kruger National Park feeling like privileged guest. Everything was great !

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing!

The watering hole in front of the lodge, the knowledgeable guides and the excellent food!

Stayed in August 2024

Amazing experience! Definitely recommend it

Stayed in August 2024

Everything was perfect about our stay at Imbali. The room was extremely spacious and well maintained despite Imbali already being around for some time. Amenities were good too, and the location was excellent - right in front of the riverbed and opposite a watering hole means that animal sightings and sounds were commonplace, and makes for a great time relaxing and animal spotting from from the porch or dipping pool in the suite. Hospitality and service was amazing too, with sumptuous buffet spreads and egg service for breakfast, alongside 3 course meals for dinner (and occasional barbecue). Games drives were the absolute best and simply magical! There is just something breathtaking about seeing wild animals in their natural habitat. Big shoutout to our ranger Jayden, who was extremely knowledgeable about all things mammals, birds and even plants. He made the games drives so much more interesting and engaging, always throwing in tips about tacking and about nature!

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

We actually were upgraded to Hamiltons

Stayed in May 2024

I felt the rooms were a little dated and rooms had musty smell. I didn’t like the roof on the game vehicle. It blocked off so much visibility.

I liked that every meal was pre ordered which made wait time coming back from game drives quicker. Victor, our game driver was outstanding. Such a friendly knowledgeable guy who made us feel special.

Stayed in April 2024

The bath tub was reported after the 1st night. The bath was not fixed by the time we left.

Stayed in March 2024

Beautiful lodge, food was fantastic and staff were superb!. Rooms very clean with private terrace and mini pool, and a comfortable XXL King size bed!… in general it was an amazing experience and I would highly recommend Imbali. I will definitely go back!

Stayed in April 2024

You can’t really sit by the main pool area, it’s not made for socialising - but there are small dipping pools in each of the rooms as a pretty happy alternative.

Staff were amazing and attentive, rooms were massive and very clean. But the most amazing feature, was the watering hole opposite the main dining area - so you are greeted by elephants every meal! So cool.

Stayed in March 2024

We had such great viewings, thanks to the wonderful guide!

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

All food very good location ....isolated and very good. Lack of private vehicles in the area Safari guide very good

Stayed in February 2024

very comfortable safari vehicles, experienced guides, large rooms with the terrace, delicious food. During 3 days we`ve seen almost all kinds of large animals except rhino and leopard. It is also better to go to Kruger when it is a dry season, there will be better visibility.

Stayed in January 2024

Exceptional customer service Safari tour guide was very Knowledgeable The breathtakingly beautiful lodge was always immaculate just an all round beautiful place to relax

Stayed in January 2024

I think it would be helpful to give visitors a very simple and cheap map of that area of the Kruger upon their departure as they could run the risk of getting a bit lost- not good in the Kruger.

The lodge is set along the banks of a river(it was dry during our stay), so is most beautiful. The accomodation is in little thatched cottages , extremely comfortable and spacious. The food was delicious, service excellent. We had some great animal viewings with Charl , our guide. Altogether, a great stay.

Stayed in January 2024

Some of the food options.

Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing surrounded by nature. Staff was exceptional and food was great, I would have preferred more better options for lunch but overall it was great. Maybe not all that 5 star when it comes to the food but the staff definitely 10/10.

Stayed in December 2023

The staff, especially Nkosi, was super friendly, very helpful, always willing to assist. We had Charl as our guide, he was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, passionate about animals and took very good care of us. Food and facilities were impeccable.

Stayed in January 2024

Last time we always received cold wash cloth, on arrival and on return from a game drive. This time we only got a flannel once in the 2 days, 4 drives! That would be a really nice touch!

Food was excellent. Services was exceptional. Location is very good. The road getting to Imbali was VERY corrugated and very tough going at times and we did have a 4x4. Some of the lodge is looking a little tired. However we had a great stay, we have been before and we will return.

Stayed in October 2023