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

Spend four nights at Imbali Safari Lodge in Kruger’s Mluwati Concession, with sunrise and sunset game drives and private-deck downtime.

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Duration
5 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Matched to published ALE properties
Guide price
From US$3,609
per person
Best for
Luxury+ tour
Shared tour

The journey

Journey overview

Four full days at Imbali Safari Lodge are spent exploring the vast wilderness region on sunrise and sunset game drives. You will enjoy hours of relaxation and pampering back at the lodge, as well as a magical “sofa safari” from your own viewing deck. The five-day Imbali safari tour takes guests to the heart of the Kruger National Park in the Mluwati Concession.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: minivan International flights can be arranged A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury+ tour
  • Shared tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for single travelers
  • Minimum age of 6 years

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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01Day 1

Day 1

Johannesburg to Kruger National Park

Two shuttle buses depart daily from O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at 06h45 and 10h45. It’s a 5 to 6-hour drive from Johannesburg to Imbali Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park. We take the scenic route through the Panorama Route and the town of Hoedspruit, with scheduled stops for bathroom breaks and leg stretches. Arrive midday at the Mluwati Concession and book an appointment at Imbali Safari Lodge. Enjoy a light meal and freshen up before departing late afternoon for a game drive in an open safari vehicle. Enjoy sundowners at a special vantage point. Later, have a 3-course dinner under the stars at the outdoor boma at Imbali Safari Lodge (weather dependent), with local wines, beers and soft drinks.
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Imbali Concession (Kruger NP)
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included
02Days 2–4

Days 2–4

Kruger National Park

Start your day early with hot beverages and rusks before joining your ranger for a 3-hour game drive. You’ll explore Mluwati Concession as well as parts of Central Kruger Park. Return for a hearty breakfast and enjoy hours of relaxation on your private deck with its own plunge pool. Enjoy a light lunch and delicious high tea before it's time to depart for the evening game drive. You will overnight in a luxury suite at Imbali Safari Lodge.
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Imbali Concession (Kruger NP)
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included
05Day 5

Day 5

Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

Wake up early for tea and coffee and 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 midmorning and then taken by shuttle bus back to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Arrive in Johannesburg between 17h30 and 18h00, depending on traffic.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Stays

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Imbali Safari Lodge Days 1 to 4 · 4 nights

Imbali Safari Lodge

Mluwati Concession

Luxury+ lodge inside Imbali Concession (Kruger NP)

4 nights Room confirmed with quote
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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)

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)
  • Drinks

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From

US$3,609

per person

Guide price

US$3,097 per person

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Best for

Luxury+ tour

Shared tour

Journey pace

1 stay

4 nights across 5 days, following the source itinerary.

Rooms

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Source freshness

28 Aug 2026

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