Bongani the owner of Bongan Safaris.
Bongan Safaris
- Located 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:
- $138 to $166 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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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.
Email Pierre | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Gave us the most amazing experience. The accommodation was everything I have hoped for. Thank you!
If you are looking for an authentic Southern African Safari Experience, I would surely recommend Bongani Safari's.
The game drive experience, Food and Accommodation was out of this world!
Thank you Bongani for an amazing African experience!
Excellent knowledge about the places we visited, friendly and always on time.
We visited the Kruger national park and the Panorama route. We saw all the big five at Kruger and the Canyons at the Blyde were fantastic, the three rondavells and pothole were refreshing coupled with the exceptional knowledge from Bongan Safaris about both the Kruger national park and the panorama route. Accommodation at Bongani Safaris is up there with the best in the world, super was served at the boma and it was scrumptious. A repeat visit is definitely on the cards.
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Email Ji | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical experience with amazing staff and accommodation!
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
Email Mishal | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most incredible experience and loved every second of this tour
We did the 5 day tour and we had an amazing time, loved every second of it. We were looked after by Simon, Bongani and his family and it was one of the best vacations we’ve had so far. It was lovely staying in the village and having dinner there every night. We had dinner around the bonfire. The room was cleaned daily. The safari days and panorama tour were amazing. We saw 4 of the big 5 and Simon was great. He listened to what we wanted to do and was a great guide with a great spirit. Highly highly recommend. You’ll love it!
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Email Emily | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bongani is an amazing tour operator
I visited South Africa as the guest of a professor who was leading a study abroad course. As part of the trip we spent several days in and around Kruger Park with Bongani as our guide and tour operator. It was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. Bongani is an incredible guide. He knows the park inside and out, knows the patterns of behavior of the wildlife, and is incredibly good at spotting animals that you would never notice on your own. He is also incredibly kind. On our trip he went out of his way to make the experience fun and memorable for everyone. You truly can't go wrong with Bongani as your guide.
A wonderful nature experience
My partner and I went on Safari for my birthday, and we had the most magical time. The accommodation is clean, comfortable, and ideal for getting a good night's sleep before early morning Safari tours. Bongani and the rest of the team were kind and friendly, and helped us with every request we had. The food provided was beyond compare!
Frank, our safari guide was a complete nature expert and tailored the tour to our wishes as much as he could. We saw wonderful animals and birds, and it was an truly unforgettable experience. We loved it and will treasure it forever. Thank you Bongani and team.
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Email Dr. Pamela Roberts | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Knowledgeable, thoughtful, reliable and fun!
I have visited South Africa many times. Since my first safari with Bongani in 2008, I have always chosen to ride with him (12 different years in total). Why? Because Bongani is the best there is. He manages to find the animals that everyone else is merely looking for, he listens to his passengers and makes decisions about the safari based on their wants and needs, he is incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and their behavior and he is warm and fun to be around. Recently, Bongani built his own lodge and I had the pleasure of staying there in May 2022. The rooms are first class--large and roomy with all the amenities. Outside is a pool and comfortable spaces for lounging, visiting and eating their excellent South African food and the lodge is in Bongani's village so that guests can walk around and enjoy village life. In addition, the lodge is only 15 minutes from Kruger Park; safaris are tiring and at the end of the day it is wonderful to get home to one's lodgings so quickly. When I return, I will definitely ride with and stay with Bongani. I guarantee that you will have a wonderful experience with Bongan Safaris too.
