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    Bonnievale River Lodge

    Safari Lodge · Bontebok National Park, South Africa

    PlnrScore 40
    Best time
    Jan, Feb, Nov
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free

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    Bonnievale River Lodge is a camp near Bontebok National Park.

    Why stay at Bonnievale River Lodge

    • 42 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Airstrip 12 km away

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    camp

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    2,075

    Species

    42

    Mammals

    169

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Bokmakierie109 sightings
    • Karoo Scrub-Robin104 sightings
    • Cape Sparrow99 sightings
    • Cape Weaver90 sightings

    Best time to stay at Bonnievale River Lodge

    Best months:
    February
    September
    November
    Jan
    Great23°C53mm
    Feb
    Great23°C36mm
    Mar
    Great21°C81mm
    Apr
    Great18°C49mm
    May
    Good16°C69mm
    Jun
    Good14°C56mm
    Jul
    Great12°C49mm
    Aug
    Great13°C47mm
    Sep
    Great15°C44mm
    Oct
    Great18°C75mm
    Nov
    Great20°C39mm
    Dec
    Great21°C77mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Bonnievale River Lodge
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High32°32°29°25°22°19°17°19°22°26°28°30°
    Low17°16°15°12°9°8°6°6°8°12°14°15°
    Rain mm211241265143373323291737
    Humidity60%60%66%68%70%71%71%68%65%63%57%59%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airstrip

    Ashton Airport (FAAS)

    12 km away

    Nearest airport

    Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport (FASX)

    2 km from the park

    International airport

    Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

    172 km from the park

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    Data updated June 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo