Bongani the owner of Bongan Safaris.
Bongan Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $199 to $284 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Kate | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional operation with special attention to guests in a unique setting.
Bongani is incredibly welcoming and experienced. His lodge, situated in his local village, is extremely comfortable and professional. The staff were very friendly and we were treated like kings! The tours that we did were superb and the guides experienced. We saw a lot of incredible animals and birds. Would highly recommend Bongan Safaris for anyone who wants a different, more personal safari experience!
Bongani, one of the big five!
Amazing experience! from the airport pick up to drop off, everything in order and comfortable. The home made food and bbq was delicious and the lodge spacious, and pretty with a pool to cool off in the afternoon. I did couple safaris with Charlie. He will go above and beyond to make sure you see hard to see animals. All in all an experience of a lifetime.
Email Daniel L | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding
I have run out of superlatives trying to describe my stay at Bongani lodge. I was greeted with such a warm welcome, and the positivity extended towards the care and consideration in all activities planned. Bongani, his crew and family should all be extremely proud of the service they offer and I would highly recommend this experience to anybody who is interested in a great safari experience
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Email Ingrid and Jan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent hosts
Excellent stay with nice cabins, good food and very good 2 day's safari with 4 out if the big 5 - whats not to like
Email Tony Sickle | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional
Amazing location. Very authentic. Amazing food and staff.
20 km from Orpen gate.
A must stay...highly recommend
Email Smangele | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Patient, warm and ensured that we saw all the animals that we could see.
We were picked up on time at our lodge although we ended up being late
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Email Cole | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Charlie was Amazing!
Lovely people and amazing stay not to far from Kruger !
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Email Dana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Bongan safaris knew the right spots to find the animals.
These guys were cool, calm and fun operators. Great vibes and great energy. We did 2 afternoon safaris and they were on time both days. Great value for the cost. We saw lots of animals and all the ones we requested to see. They were very knowledgeable about the animals and the area. It was epic. Highly recommend.
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Email Aditya | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hospitable and warm hosts, memorable safari
Bongani and his family made this one of the best vacation experiences I have had. First time on the African continent, completely new to the surroundings, and I didn't have to worry about a thing. Bongani arranged for me to be picked up at my hotel in Joburg, and I got a very pleasant ride to their lodge. His family is very welcoming, and fed me delicious food, and gave me a comfortable cottage to sleep. I have two lovely trips to Manyeleti and one daylong to Kruger with their careful planning. Did I say the food was delicious? I hope I can go back there again.
Email Anne Marie Mc Fadyen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional care and consideration
I had such a memorable trip and it was because of the personalised service I received from Bogani and his team. They carefully planned an adventure for me that was so exciting and thoughtful. I was traveling solo and did not not have a lot of time for my visit. From the moment my trip began it felt very special. A sunset safari on the first night was just so beautiful. They arranged a hike with park rangers which gave me such a different experience. But my very favourite time was being on safari over the two days with my tour guide Charlie. His knowledge of the parks and the animals was amazing. He was patient and considered in the way he planned our safari tours. He went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible. I just loved being able to quietly sit and watch the animals and birds in their natural habitat. He shared so much about the park and the African culture and was a lot of fun to be on tour with. An experience I will never forget. I stayed with Bogani at his lodges in the village. And this too was such a highlight for me because I wanted a more local experience. I felt like I was part of the family. The food and hospitality from Bogani, his family and team was beyond exceptional. I highly recommend Bongan Safaris. My next trip will be with my family as I want them to share the incredible experience I had. I look at my photos and cannot believe the adventure I had.
