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Anna   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: May 2024 Reviewed: May 16, 2024

Email Anna  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Lovely lodges close to Kruger
5/5

A lovely place in close proximity to Kruger situated in a local village. Staying here was a highlight, as amazing experience as safaris themselves. It has allowed me a glimpse of a local life in the village, but most of all the warm-hearted sunny nature of everyone running this place will stay in my heart forever.

Deasy   –  
Indonesia ID
Visited: April 2024 Reviewed: Apr 28, 2024

Email Deasy  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Perfect..❤️
5/5

I stayed in Mr. Bongani's lodge with my family , 6 pax in total for 4 nights.
Mr. Bongani & his family make sure that everything was perfect for us.
Rooms are so clean,comfy& have everything we need, foods are delicious (especially the desserts), our safari guide Mr. Charlie has eagle eye & tried his best to show us animals, Mr. David our driver also explained everything along the way.
We felt like we were not just guests for them, but we've been treated like a family.
thank you so much Mr. Bongani& team for your hospitality, I wish we can meet again in the future, & once again enjoy your hospitality... 🙏🙏

Shai   –  
Israel IL
Visited: April 2024 Reviewed: Apr 25, 2024

Email Shai  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Bongan is really nice person. He really cares about us being comfortable and having fun.
5/5

Bongan lodge is sweet and comfy
Food is great and room facilities are excellent
Room size is big, bathroom is very good
There is hot water and it’s big
All the worker at the place are very kind
Jeeps are in good shape
The crew is very professional about finding the animals
Will definitely come again

Ingrid and Jan   –  
Denmark DK
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Jan 26, 2024

Email Ingrid and Jan  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Excellent hosts
4/5

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

Anne Marie Mc Fadyen   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: February 2023 Reviewed: Jun 6, 2023

Email Anne Marie Mc Fadyen  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Exceptional care and consideration
5/5

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.

Ji   –  
South Korea KR
Visited: May 2023 Reviewed: May 29, 2023

Email Ji  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Magical experience with amazing staff and accommodation!
5/5

Staffs including Bongani were super nice and knowledgable! Accommodation was wonderful! We could have magical experience thanks to all the staffs! We really appreciate it. I recommend to everyone to choose Bongan Safari <3

Jeferson Bazotti   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: June 2026 Reviewed: Jun 14, 2026

Email Jeferson Bazotti

AMAZING
5/5

An EXTRAORDINARY experience… we never imagined how fantastic it would be to live this adventure with BONGAN SAFARIS. From the reception by BONGANI, through the meals and care in the accommodation by LOREN (an extremely polite, friendly, helpful person with unparalleled care), and culminating in the safari led by PETRO, a very experienced, polite, and patient guide, who allowed us to experience life in the savannah and see the most diverse species that live there, such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, impalas, zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffalo, rhinoceros, wildebeest, wild dogs, kudu, hippos, ostriches, crocodiles, eagles, storks, countless species of birds, in addition to breakfast served in the middle of the savannah… IMPRESSIVE

Tomás K   –  
Chile CL
Visited: February 2026 Reviewed: Feb 17, 2026

Email Tomás K  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Outstanding hospitality and an incredible safari experience.
5/5

It was a truly unforgettable experience that completely exceeded our expectations. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome at the lodge and went above and beyond to ensure every safari excursion was as enjoyable as possible.
Charlie, our guide, was absolutely outstanding, a true 10/10. His knowledge was impressive, and he made sure we enjoyed every single day to the fullest, including the Panorama Route.
The food at the lodge was also excellent and added even more to the overall experience.
An amazing experience that I would absolutely recommend.

Iker   –  
Spain ES
Visited: October 2025 Reviewed: Oct 25, 2025

Email Iker  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Godfrey was the best guide we could ask for
5/5

It was great! Godfrey was our guide for the whole experience, and we couldn't have asked for a better person to guide us. He knew so much about the animals and the places, and had a very interesting conversation as well. Would recommend it 100%!

Amanda   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2025 Reviewed: Oct 8, 2025

Email Amanda  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Best Trip Ever
5/5

There is no better way to experience your 22 wedding anniversary than right here at Bongan. Husband and I had an amazing time. From the moment we showed up. We were treated like family. The food was flavorful, and Ms. Pat can cook. Petro our driver was knowledgeable. Hands down best guide ever. I can truly say they are now family. And I am already looking one my return. I can not put into words how I felt. There were moments of pure non rehearsed crying. Ever moment was beautiful. Just to be there, just to be present in the moment.

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