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4-Day Luxury Safari in South Africa’s Kruger National Park

Travel from Johannesburg to Imbali Safari Lodge in the Mluwati Concession for open-vehicle game drives, sundowners and boma dinners under the stars.

Duration
4 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
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The journey

Journey overview

The 4-day Imbali safari tour takes guests from the heart of the Kruger National Park to the Mluwati Concession. Imbali Safari Lodge is one of three luxury safari lodges in the private concession and promises guests luxurious accommodation in a spectacular setting and an outstanding safari experience.

  • Activities: game drives & evening/night game drives
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: minivan We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury+ tour
  • Shared tour
  • Can start any day
  • Cannot be customized
  • Suitable for single travelers
  • Minimum age of 6 years

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

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01Day 1

Day 1

Johannesburg - Kruger National Park

Day Includes: * Collection from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal at 07:00am * Guided Afternoon Safari Drive in the Kruger National Park * Lunch and Dinner * All local beverages * Luxury En-suite Air-conditioned Suite Accommodation with private swimming Pool The shuttle bus departs each day from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg by 7:00 am. It’s a 5- to 6-hour drive from Johannesburg to Imbali Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park. We'll take the scenic route through the historic towns of the Panorama Route and to the town of Hoedspruit with scheduled stops for bathroom breaks and leg stretches. Arrive at mid-day in the Mluwati Concession and book into Imbali Safari Lodge. Enjoy a light meal and freshen up before departing late in the afternoon for a game drive in an open safari vehicle. Enjoy sundowners at a special vantage point. A 3-course dinner will be served under the stars at the outdoor boma at Imbali Safari Lodge (weather dependent).
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Imbali Concession (Kruger NP)
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
02Days 2–3

Days 2–3

Open Vehicle Safari Drives

Days Include: * Guided Morning and Afternoon Safari Drive in the Heart of the Kruger National Park * Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner * All local beverages * Opportunity to see the Big 5 * Luxury En-suite Air-conditioned Suite Accommodation with a Private Swimming Pool Enjoy a glorious day relaxing at the camp; sandwiched between an early morning and late afternoon game drive with sundowners at a special vantage point. Safaris are conducted on the private Mluwati Concession with unlimited access to the public roads of the Kruger National Park. A professional game ranger and expert tracker takes you around in an open safari vehicle. Tea and coffee before you depart for the sunrise game drive then have a light informal brunch back at Imbali Safari Lodge. Have an afternoon of relaxation before departing for the evening game drive; sundowners at a special vantage point and a delicious 3-course dinner under the stars in the outdoor boma.
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Imbali Concession (Kruger NP)
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
04Day 4

Day 4

Kruger National Park - Johannesburg

Day Includes: * Morning Open vehicle safari drive in the Heart of the Kruger National Park * Breakfast * All local beverages * Transfer to the OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal arriving between 17:30 - 18:00pm Wake up early for tea and coffee then depart for a sunrise safari tour of the Mluwati Concession. Enjoy a light breakfast back at Imbali Safari Lodge before checking out of your chalet. You’ll be driven to Hoedspruit mid-morning to catch the shuttle bus back to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Arrive in Johannesburg between 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm, depending on traffic.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Stays

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Imbali Safari Lodge Days 1 to 3 · 3 nights

Imbali Safari Lodge

Mluwati Concession

Luxury+ lodge inside Imbali Concession (Kruger NP)

3 nights Room confirmed with quote

What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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1 stay

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