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aha Bongani Mountain Lodge

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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Exterior
Sundeck
Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
Free daily English breakfast
Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • SpaSpaSpa
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  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Map
Off N4, MTHETHOMUSHA GAME RESERVE., Kaapmuiden, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, 1295
  • Popular LocationMalelane Gate48 min drive
  • Popular LocationIlanga Mall56 min drive
  • AirportNelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)71 min drive
  • Popular LocationNumbi Gate80 min drive

Room options

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

Standard Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
  • 4 sq m
  • 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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chalet

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Mbombela

Located in Mbombela, aha Bongani Mountain Lodge is in a regional park. Leopard Creek Country Club and Nelspruit Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Inkwazi Shopping Centre and Nelspruit Market. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Malelane Gate - 48 min drive
  • Ilanga Mall - 56 min drive
  • Riverside Mall - 57 min drive
  • Mbombela Stadium - 60 min drive
  • Numbi Gate - 80 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 25 min drive
  • Galito's - 35 min drive
  • Juicy Lucy - 25 min drive
  • Debonairs Pizza - 25 min drive

About this property

aha Bongani Mountain Lodge

Family-friendly hotel in a regional park
You can look forward to free English breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a poolside bar at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a deep-tissue massage, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Bongani, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours. Guests can also expect to find a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and wedding services
  • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellhop, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like safes and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

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

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Bongani

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 3 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 350 for check-in between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 350

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 170 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 350 for check-in between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 350 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is aha Bongani Mountain Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 3 PM. Late check-in is available from 3:00 PM– 8:00 PM for a fee of ZAR 350.

What time is check-out at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 350 (subject to availability).

Does aha Bongani Mountain Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 500 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is aha Bongani Mountain Lodge located?

This family-friendly Mbombela hotel is located in a regional park, 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Nukain Mabuza's Stone Garden, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Inkwazi Shopping Centre and Nelspruit Market. Promenade Shopping Centre and Nelspruit Crossing Mall are also within 32 mi (52 km).

aha Bongani Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 39 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Johannesburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

mosibudi rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Great experience and fantastic accommodation. The highlight of the trip was the hospitality and friendliness of all the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

BillyCraigens, New Jersey USA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious.Cleaned twice daily.Best bed I’ve slept in👍
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick safari holiday
Great experience and amazing staff! Food was delicious and game drives were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!!@
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an adventure and all the staff were very enthusiastic, we had s very pleasant stay in a wonderful environment
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lodge was awesome. Great accommodations and great staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019