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6 Day Kruger Park Safari and Community Service
- Duration144 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- Category4WD Tours, Bus Tours
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
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What's included
Accommodation at Bongan Lodge
Dinner
Breakfast
Entrances, tours and game drives
What's Not included
Lunches and drinks
Flights
Itinerary
We collect you from your accommodation in Johannesburgnaround 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 (clientu2019s 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 u2013 the Sunset game Drive. Return to the Bongan African Lodge for a delicious dinner around 7pm u2013 where the dayu2019s adventures can be shared over a warm meal. Stay overnight in your comfortable chalet.
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.
After Breakfast, your guide will take you to the FunjwanChildrenu2019s School, where your first day of engaging in community projects begins. This provides an educational opportunity to immerse yourself in the local childrenu2019s way of life, ideal for the humanitarian traveller wishing to learn, grow and participate. Community service projects include:nu2022 Reading books to the studentsnu2022 Environmental education (climate change, eco-awareness, wildlifenconservation, etc)nu2022 Assisting in planting a self-sustaining vegetable gardennu2022 Painting classroomsnu2022 Assisting in sports activities / extra-curricular entertainmentn(eg. games and challenges)nu2022 English language skillsnu2022 We are assisting in cooking meals for the children
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.
Panoramic tour for the day. Depart after breakfast. Visit Three Rondawels, Bourkes Potholes, Godu2019s Window, and Mac Mac Falls
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.
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s 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.