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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Get up close to Africa’s legendary Big 5 in the breathtaking Kruger National Park, all from the comfort of an open safari vehicle. But the experience doesn’t stop there—immerse yourself in the rich culture of Africa by staying in a vibrant village, where you’ll connect with local traditions, cuisine, and warm hospitality.
BONGAN SAFARI LODGE
It is the perfect place to stay if you want authentic African village accommodation in Africa. The rooms are en suite. Dinners are in an African Boma. There is also a swimming pool to cool down in after a day of Game viewing.
Bongan Safari Lodge is situated a close drive from Orpen Gate, Kruger National Park and Manyeleti Game Reserve. Real village living with comfortable accommodation of a lodge .Within just 15 minutes from the African village you are on an open game viewer on your dream safari in the famous Kruger National Park and Manyeleti Game Reserve.
Bongani, your host, will make it a fantastic and memorable stay in Africa
What's included
Accommodation at Bongan Lodge
Dinner
Breakfast
Entrances, tours and game drives
Lunches and drinks
Flights
What to expect
Day 1: Manyeleti Sunset Game drive
Manyeleti Game Reserve
8h
We collect you from your accommodation in Johannesburg
around 6am and transfer you to the shuttle service at OR Tambo International Airport. Shuttle service departs in an air-conditioned bus to Hoedspruit. You will pass through the picturesque Mpumalanga farmlands en route to your lunch destination in Hoedspruit (client’s that fly into Hoedspruit Eastgate airport will be collected). After lunch (at own cost), we proceed to your first overnight accommodation at Bongan African Lodge in an African Village near the Manyeleti Reserve. Upon arrival, our dedicated staff will welcome you and show you to your chalets, where you can relax for a while. Your first official safari experience will commence shortly after settling into your accommodation – the Sunset game Drive. Return to the Bongan African Lodge for a delicious dinner around 7pm – where the day’s adventures can be shared over a warm meal. Stay overnight in your comfortable chalet.
Day 2: Full day Kruger Park Safari
Kruger National Park
8h
Wake up early and enjoy a packed breakfast on your way to your entire day game viewing experience in the Kruger National Park. Searching to see the Big 5! Dinner will be served from 7:30pm in the Bongan boma.
Day 3: Community work at Funjwa School and other community projects
7h · Admission ticket included
After Breakfast, your guide will take you to the Funjwa
Children’s School, where your first day of engaging in community projects begins. This provides an educational opportunity to immerse yourself in the local children’s way of life, ideal for the humanitarian traveller wishing to learn, grow and participate. Community service projects include:
• Reading books to the students
• Environmental education (climate change, eco-awareness, wildlife
conservation, etc)
• Assisting in planting a self-sustaining vegetable garden
• Painting classrooms
• Assisting in sports activities / extra-curricular entertainment
(eg. games and challenges)
• English language skills
• We are assisting in cooking meals for the children
Day 4: Continued community work and Afternoon game drive
Manyeleti Game Reserve
8h
After breakfast, continue with your community service projects. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Manyeleti Reserve or Kruger Park. Keep your eyes peeled, and your cameras ready as your guide takes you on yet another immersive game-viewing experience.
Day 5: Panoramic day tour
God's Window
6h
Panoramic tour for the day. Depart after breakfast. Visit Three Rondawels, Bourkes Potholes, God’s Window, and Mac Mac Falls
Day 6: Big 5 bush walk andTransfer back to Johannesburg
Kruger National Park
10h
An early game drive in Manyeleti / Kruger Park. After breakfast at 10am, we transfer you to your shuttle service in Hoedspruit who will the take you to OR Tambo International Airport.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We can collect at hotels in Airport Area Or Tambo and Sandton Johannesburg
Guide will say he is from Bongan Safaris. Pickup time in Johannesburg 6am -7am depending on where.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
