Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. South Africa hotel reviews
  3. Mpumalanga hotel reviews
  4. Mluwati Concession hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Imbali Safari Lodge

Reviews of Imbali Safari Lodge

Mluwati Concession, Kruger National Park 1350 South Africa, 1350 Mluwati Concession , South Africa

#3 of 3 hotels in Mluwati Concession

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 60 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    We were a party of 6 and each of us loved our stay at Imbali. Each and every staff member was absol
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 2 nights

    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

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 3 nights

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

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Couldn’t have asked for a better first time safari experience, great value for money and a really welcoming staff group
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Excellent Safari....you felt a long way from civilisation
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 4 nights

    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

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 4 nights

    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

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    10
    exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    10
    Wonderful experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 2 nights

    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

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    9.0
    Exceptional and relaxing at the same time !! Wonderful staff members
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 4 nights

    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

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    10
    Absolutely wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    9.0
    Great lodge, with amazing service, warm welcome and outstanding food. Thank you. an
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2023

    10
    fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful lodge … helpful/friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    everything

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful lodge, amazing safari guides, friendly staff, delicious food

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was expensive but then I guess you’re paying for being inside the park. our safari guide was a little inexperienced.

    Lovely accommodation with every facility. the food was excellent. Wi-Fi was very good both in the room and in the communal areas. good parking. all the staff were great.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2022

    10
    Perfect safari experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Game drive guide!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2022

    10
    Must visit for Goot time, great game
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Top class facilities and care

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in the lodge only for two days and it was just an incredible experience. Many thanks to our guide Andrew who went beyond any expectations driving through the bush for a perfect scenery of a tribe of lions preceded by the leopard sighting.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2022

    10
    Amazing Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They can improve on the vegetarian food.

    The rooms were nice and cosy. Best part was the dining area. Every morning while having breakfast we could see animals right in front of us.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2022

    10
    we had a best experience ever at Imbali safari lodge. The service from the staff was amazing. we enjoyed our vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    car parking is little bit far even though the hotel staff always willing to assist you if you need something from the car.

    everything

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2022

    10
    exceptional weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the staff and especially the manager were amazing

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2022

    9.0
    Amazing 4 night break in the bush with good food and a variety of animals to see.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It would have been nice to have a few miniature spirits/wine to go with the mixers in the room minibar. Wifi was better in the room than in the lodge! Could have done with coat hooks by the door to hang our wet coats on. A couple of chairs, as well as the loungers outside, would have saved us putting the armchair out there. A few lights along the path opposite the lodge are needed.

    Staff were friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. They tried to supply Vegan and Gluten-Free for 2 people in our party and were pretty successful in coming up with some interesting options. Very quiet and peaceful location. Due to the heavy rain the "dry" riverbed filled with water during our stay. Nice to see Elephants and Waterbuck visit the water hole opposite. Game drives were good with sightings of most animals. Lots of lions, elephants, leopards, Hyena, Giraffe, Zebra, and more.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2022

    10
    I will definitely recommend it to anyone who wants peace& tranquility, a quick getaway from the busy urban life. My
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    📍Not enough closet space for 2 people, 📍Network not great especially if you have to work remotely, run meetings, trainings & workshops online.

    The pool deck was great, beds super comfortable, staff was incredibly accommodating, welcoming, flexible and warm. Great energy!

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2021

    10
    It was fully more than expectation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 1 night

    The view from the room was not beautiful because the river in front of the room was dry.

    Good Game reserve. Delicious dinner and breakfast

    Stayed in December 2021

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: