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aha Bongani Mountain Lodge

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Mbombela with 2 outdoor pools and spa

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Exterior
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Aerial view
Ecotours

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Childcare
    Childcare
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Conference center
  • Business center
For families
  • Babysitting services
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden

Room options

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Standard Room | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 38 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Suite | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Chalet | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Chalet

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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$31 per night
Nov 26 - Nov 27
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About the neighborhood

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Off N4, MTHETHOMUSHA GAME RESERVE., Kaapmuiden, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, 1295

What's nearby

  • Malelane Gate - 48 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Leopard Creek Country Club - 53 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Ilanga Mall - 56 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Mbombela Stadium - 61 min drive - 56.5 km
  • Numbi Gate - 81 min drive - 54.3 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 69 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Galito's - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Juicy Lucy - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬24 min drive

About this property

aha Bongani Mountain Lodge

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis, and Bongani serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 39 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 3 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Transfers from the Welcome Center takes place at noon, 1 PM, and 3 PM. If planning to arrive outside any of these times, guests will incur an extra charge of ZAR 350 (per vehicle, per way). Guests are advised to contact the property in advance and coordinate their arrival around these times.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Babysitting

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Parking

  • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
  • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
  • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center (323 square feet of space)

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1981
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Bongani - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: ZAR 170 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 500 per person (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-in between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 350
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 350 (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24-hours

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Bongani
Bongani Lodge
Bongani Mountain
Bongani Mountain Kruger National Park
Bongani Mountain Lodge Kruger National Park
aha Bongani Mountain Lodge Hotel
aha Bongani Mountain Lodge Kruger National Park
aha Bongani Mountain Lodge Hotel Kruger National Park

Frequently asked questions

Does aha Bongani Mountain Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, aha Bongani Mountain Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.
Are pets allowed at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 500 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 350 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge and nearby?
Onsite recreation at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Aha Bongani Mountain Lodge also has a fitness center and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Bongani.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Back to Bongani
We first stayed at Bongani Mountain Lodge 15 years ago and returned when we saw it on special over new year. Not much has changed in 15 years. We had a nice time - the food was good and our ranger and tracker were pleasant and informative. I would not rate this lodge as luxury. The room, with a queen size bed, had seen better days and with the thatch roof and poor choice of tiles it always seemed a bit grubby. The game viewing is not great. There are not many animals to be seen and as much as the ranger provided interesting info about what we did see - if you are after real Big 5 game viewing this is not the place for you. The food appealed to South African tastes and there was a good choice. If anything the compressed times because of lockdown meant that we were fed a little bit too much over a shorter space of time. I don't think I would rush back to Bongani and would have been seriously disappointed if we had paid full price. It was nice but not amazing.
Megan, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It is clearly advertised on Expedia that it is in Kruger Park - it is not inside the park, but in a game reserve next to it - so slightly misleading as I was under the impression that it was INSIDE Kruger! Also, if you follow Google Maps it gets you horribly lost - after reading a ton of reviews the day before the trip, we realised we had to contact the lodge directly for written directions or we should call them when we get to the point (or when you get lost). It’s not in the nicest locations so getting lost is quite unsettling. It should also be recommended to arrive with a vehicle that has good ground clearance as the gravel road is quite bad in places. However, after arriving at the Welcome Centre to park your car and take a 30 minute drive up to the lodge - it was wonderful. All staff (namely Pascal) were so friendly and accommodating and immediately felt relaxed. The head Chef was great and willing to accommodate any request thrown at him. The game rangers were AMAZING! We had Wonderboy and Sandile. We then had Jabu and Thokozani - who were so knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour - there was no question left unanswered and looked forward to the drives with them. The food was great and the accommodation was lovely (could start replacing the bed linen as it is ripped and got holes), but overall clean and comfortable.
Nicole, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

mosibudi rebecca, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience
Great experience and fantastic accommodation. The highlight of the trip was the hospitality and friendliness of all the staff.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious.Cleaned twice daily.Best bed I’ve slept in👍
BillyCraigens, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quick safari holiday
Great experience and amazing staff! Food was delicious and game drives were amazing
Laleh, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Best staff EVER!!!
The staff,the food and game drives were fantastic!!! I do believe that the chalets could be upgraded a bit. I felt that the drive to the welcome center was not a nice drive and better signs needs to be set up and warning of the cattles and bad roads needs to be stipulated. The staff are wonderful each and every one of them!!@
Cindy, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was an adventure and all the staff were very enthusiastic, we had s very pleasant stay in a wonderful environment
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This lodge was awesome. Great accommodations and great staff. Highly recommended.
2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at Aha Bongani could not have been better: all meals were included, food was excellent, game drives by experience drivers, very personalized service, excellent amenities and accomodations, etc. The staff was outstanding, accomodating all our requests and much more. The lodge is a bit isolated in the mountains, but easy to reach by the shuttles provided by the hotel. It is also close to Malelane Gate of Kruger Park. Frankly, this is an extremely good value for the price paid, I would return anytime.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful experience, only marred by there manager having to ask me for more money, as your agent put that the two rooms I booked were single occupancy both my name which I did notice but thought was printing error. As I ask especially for one twin and one double for four people,and surely there would of been a single occupancy surcharge. I would be interested on your thoughts Paul Davies
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Mountain Lodge Safari
My husband and I visited the lodge with our two children over the holidays and we had an excellent experience. They were very accommodating for the children as well. Lovely mountain lodge with friendly staff and good food. Rooms were comfortable and well appointed with private decks. Impalas and monkeys would roam around the property during the day. We went on three safaris during our trip and saw a ton of animals; zebra, giraffe, rhinos, Impalas, Cape Buffalo, and a herd of elephants. Lots of birds and lizards as well. The pool and sun deck were very relaxing with amazing views of the mountains and valley below. Beware, the lodge is not easy to get to. We followed Google Maps to get to the lodge and it brought us on a treacherous route. We ended up having to turn around and go back to the beginning of town where we saw a sign pointing to the lodge. Be prepared with directions before you go and follow the sign for the lodge. You will first enter the reserve and then proceed to the welcome center where you will park and leave your car. A guide will then escort you up the mountain to the lodge in an Land Cruiser, a mini safari in itself. Once you get there you’ll realize it was worth the extra effort. Enjoy!
Kristi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

I'm With The Elephants
Totally misrepresented by Hotels.com I booked many rooms more than half bore no resemblance to description on net, for a start no plunge pool half were duplex style dark smelly and shared postage stamp balcony. The others were stand alone as booked with bath were OK I paid exactly the same money for two different so called villas. My friends with the terrible villas were in tears so a few were moved the next day as they were fully booked the first night these were the lucky ones the others just had to wallow in the sub standard accommodation. Game very few and far between. We were told that a herd of elephants broke down the fence and went to Kruger I'm with the elephants.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel near Kruger and there own safari
Excellent But expedites representative gave us wrong information about Kruger safari and airport pick up charges
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel and nice staff
Hotel is perfect but we were disappointed with games drives, we didn't saw much animals, no elephant, no lion, no leopard, 1 Girafe, much buffalo, a few rhino and a lot of impala... Jabu out diver was really cool
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6/10 Good

No cats or wild dogs seen on our drives. Wonderful scenery and excellent driver.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Deluxe Glamping in the Bush. Great hospitality.
Nice family safari in the bush. The approach from the highway to the main gate is a bit daunting as you drive through a village of shacks. This did not give us confidence we had chosen the right place to stay and almost turned around. We are so glad we did not turn around and went all the way to the lodge. It is 1 hour all the way to the lodge from the highway, so plan your timing accordingly. Lodge was decent. Wildlife roamed the property and we co-mingled with the nyalas and monkeys. Fourene was the most amazing guide! Saw elephants, white rhinos, giraffes and much more!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Stunning African experience
Beautiful place with very friendly staff. Excellent for relaxing and be in contact with nature
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All what had been promised and more
Bongani is located in its own reserve, between mountains, lakes and a few creeks, where animals roam freely and the sounds of different creatures make every minute a postcard moment. The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly at all times, caring for our every need. The food was delicious, very fresh and abundant, and our safari guide Noel made sure every ride was fun, interesting and always different (not an easy task after 4 nights and 2 safari-rides each day). I would definitely recommend Bongani to anyone who's interested in living an unforgettable experience in the South African wild side.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bongani Mountan Lodge was an awesome experience!!!
Overall I highly recomend this hotel/lodge. It's located in the Bongani region, it actually sits on a mountain and it's a lodge so the name says it all. Directions were straight forward and easy. The drive was bumpy but hey, it's Africa. The staff was super helpful and friendly, the driver met us at the Welcome Center (on time). We saw animals on the way to the lodge which was cool. Once at the lodge the host took us on a tour and gave us drinks to cool down. The cottage was self-standing and away from other rooms (all were like this) and overlooking the valley. We could see animals roaming from our front porch. The food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) was very good and well cooked. I like the fact that there was no IT in the room, no TV, no Radio, No Internet, just a big 'ole tub and nature looking back at us. The indoor/outdoor shower was very cool. I am going back and would encourage you to go as well, you won't regret it!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice lodge in unique mountainous landscape.
Nice lodge to spot giraffe, buffaloes, rhinos and elephants very close but don't expect to see lions or cats around here.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Lugar lindissimo!Bungalows muito confortaveis.Piscinas com vista maravilhosa. Muita comida ,nem sempre saborosa.Muitos elefantes impalas e girafas.Poucos leoes.Obrigado Rose,Omega,Wonder e mama Afrika
4-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

3-night trip
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