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FAQs


What method of transportation is recommended to reach the lodge?
Bongani Mountain Lodge is accessible by self-drive or scheduled flight from Johannesburg, followed by a road transfer. We can pre-book and package all of your regional/internal flights and transfers.


What is the distance of the lodge from major centres?
Driving from Johannesburg takes about four hours and 30 minutes.

What is the recommended length of stay?
A recommended minimum period is approximately three days. The maximum length is totally up to you.

What is the accommodation type?
Chalets and suites.

What are the activities?
Game drives in open Land Rovers, nature walks including walks to view the ancient San (Bushman) rock art on the Reserve, night drives, a visit to a local community, theatre group performances and a day excursion to the Kruger National Park. All activities are at additional cost. Regretfully, children five years and younger cannot participate in the regular game drives.

What are the approximate starting times of the game drives?
Dependent upon the seasons, these are approximate times only:

Spring and summer – morning game drive 5:30am
                  - evening game drive 4:00pm

Autumn and winter – morning game drive 6:00am
                  - evening game drive 3:45pm

What is the length of the game drives?
Approximately three to four hours.

What is the maximum number of people allowed on the game drives?
Guests – between six and eight.

What is the background of the CCAfrica trackers, rangers and guides?
Our trackers, rangers and guides are renowned for their heartfelt enthusiasm for Africa. We employ over 200 full-time rangers, guides and trackers, some of whom lack formal education, but possess rich knowledge and skills that are not easily taught.

What style and type of meals are on offer?
All CCAfrica establishments serve Pan-African cuisine such as:

Do you cater for specific diets such as halaal, kosher or vegetarian?
Yes, we cater for all specified diets. When making your booking with our Reservations department, kindly make them aware of the specific diet you require. They will communicate it immediately with the lodge at your African adventure destination. Should specific items need to be flown in, there will be an additional charge, which will be quoted separately.

Are children welcome?
Yes.

What age of child is allowed?
Children under 12 are allowed.

Where can children sleep?
An extra bed can be arranged for a child sharing the parent’s room. Suites can accommodate two children under 12 years old.

What are the activities available for children?
Activities depend entirely on the age of the children. Activities available may include the following:

Who are the local people?
Swazi.

What kind of medical precautions do I need to take?
As vaccination requirements change from time to time, we suggest you consult your local doctor or health department for the latest health precautions. Some countries require advance inoculations (and certificates thereof) – we will advise you of these.

Anti-malarial precautions are essential at all CCAfrica lodges and camps except for Tau Game Lodge in South Africa. As there are various types of medication to help prevent malaria, we would advise that you contact your local doctor or general practitioner before departing on your trip. He or she can give you advice on the appropriate medication.

How is emergency medical cover and travel insurance arranged?
Afro Ventures (the Tours & Safaris arm of CCAfrica) includes emergency medical evacuation insurance in all itineraries (except South Africa). This guarantees all reasonable, practical assistance in obtaining primary or emergency medical services for an insured person who suffers illness or injury.

Please note that this is an evacuation insurance only and does not replace the normal travel insurance which you must purchase.

What kind of medical precautions do I need to take?
As vaccination requirements change from time to time, we suggest you consult your local doctor or health department for the latest health precautions. Some countries require advance inoculations (and certificates thereof) – we will advise you of these.

Anti-malarial precautions are essential at all CCAfrica lodges and camps except for Tau Game Lodge in South Africa. As there are various types of medication to help prevent malaria, we would advise that you contact your local doctor or general practitioner before departing on your trip. He or she can give you advice on the appropriate medication.

How is emergency medical cover and travel insurance arranged?
Afro Ventures (the Tours & Safaris arm of CCAfrica) includes emergency medical evacuation insurance in all itineraries (except South Africa). This guarantees all reasonable, practical assistance in obtaining primary or emergency medical services for an insured person who suffers illness or injury.

Please note that this is an evacuation insurance only and does not replace the normal travel insurance which you must purchase.

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