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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
Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
Free daily English breakfast
Separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
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  • GymGymGym
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

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
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Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

Highlights

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

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Chalet

Chalet

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

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
  • 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 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 on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Bongani, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as 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 sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and wedding services
  • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellboy and a gift shop
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as perks such as safes and dressing gowns.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/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 on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 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

Restaurants on site

  • Bongani

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (323 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1981
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 any lifts
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 to 8:00 PM for a fee of ZAR 350.

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

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout 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 miles (52 km).

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Kristi, Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017