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aha Bongani Mountain Lodge

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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aha Bongani Mountain Lodge

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Chalet | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Overview of aha Bongani Mountain Lodge

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the neighborhood

Map
Off N4, MTHETHOMUSHA GAME RESERVE., Kaapmuiden, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, 1295
  • Popular LocationMalelane Gate48 min drive
  • Popular LocationRiverside Mall57 min drive
  • AirportNelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)73 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

  • 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

  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chalet

  • 30 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Mbombela

In regional park.At this Mbombela hotel, you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Nukain Mabuza's Stone Garden and 25 miles (40 km) of Inkwazi Shopping Centre. Kruger National Park and Malelane Gate are also within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Malelane Gate - 48 min drive
  • Ilanga Mall - 56 min drive
  • Nelspruit Private Nature Reserve - 57 min drive
  • Riverside Mall - 57 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 3.5-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Some rates at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Aha Bongani Mountain Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square meters) and includes a conference center. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly aha Bongani Mountain Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Mbombela hotel.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1981
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Aha Bongani Mountain Lodge offers 39 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 170 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is aha Bongani Mountain Lodge to the airport?

Aha Bongani Mountain Lodge is 31.7 mi (72-min drive) away from the Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does aha Bongani Mountain Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Aha Bongani Mountain Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of ZAR 500 per person, one-way.

Does aha Bongani Mountain Lodge offer free breakfast?

Aha Bongani Mountain Lodge offers free English breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 3 PM.

Is there free parking at aha Bongani Mountain Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does aha Bongani Mountain Lodge have a pool?

Aha Bongani Mountain Lodge features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does aha Bongani Mountain Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does aha Bongani Mountain Lodge have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features hot stone massages, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is aha Bongani Mountain Lodge to downtown Mbombela?

Aha Bongani Mountain Lodge is 20.1 mi away from Mbombela.

aha Bongani Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
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