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Imbali<br />
Imbali Safari Lodge is set on the banks<br />
of the Nwatswitswonto River in the<br />
central Kruger. All suites are steeped<br />
in modern-day opulence and luxury.<br />
Beautifully appointed with only the<br />
finest furniture, imported linen, and<br />
fine mosquito netting gracing the<br />
interiors, you are guaranteed a good<br />
night’s rest. Each suite has a plunge<br />
pool with stunning views over the<br />
riverbed and onto the plains beyond.<br />
During our stay we saw elephant and<br />
buffalo stroll past, unaware of our<br />
existence as we just admired the smells<br />
and sounds of the bush. The main<br />
lounge area also has a swimming pool<br />
which overlooks the waterhole with<br />
game frequenting throughout the day<br />
to enjoy a cooling drink.<br />
Our meals were served on the deck<br />
and in the dining room where an<br />
impressive jackalberry rises through<br />
the decked floor. The cuisine was<br />
world-class and served with a selection<br />
of the best South African wines.<br />
Mornings started early with a wakeup<br />
call, coffee and then we set out<br />
on safari vehicles to explore what the<br />
bush had to offer. As the saying goes,<br />
“The early bird catches the worm”<br />
and we were blessed with stunning<br />
sightings. In some plain areas we saw<br />
up to five species together. At one<br />
stage we followed the king of the<br />
jungle for kilometres as he strolled on<br />
either the road or just next to it.<br />
During our first sunset drive we were<br />
spoilt by Hoyo Hoyo with sundowners<br />
accompanied by the most delicious<br />
canapés, while being entertained by<br />
a lazy elephant sipping water at the<br />
waterhole in front of us.<br />
Hoyo Hoyo<br />
This lodge with six luxury “beehive”<br />
suites is built in the style of Tsonga<br />
architecture with earth-coloured<br />
walls, outdoor showers and private<br />
game viewing decks all charmingly<br />
decorated with African fabrics, decor<br />
and art sourced from local Tsonga<br />
communities. Here one can also enjoy<br />
Nomadic African Spa treatments. On<br />
our second afternoon’s game drive<br />
our guide stopped at the beautiful<br />
Hamiltons Tented Camp, named<br />
after Colonel Stephenson Hamilton,<br />
who played an instrumental part in<br />
establishing the Kruger National Park.<br />
'Hamiltons takes you back to a<br />
bygone era of balmy evenings<br />
sipping on a drink dressed in<br />
white cotton’<br />
28 Get It <strong>Lowveld</strong> November <strong>2020</strong>
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