Mashonzha Lounge
★3.7(119 reviews)JNB · Terminal A · airside
An airside oasis past immigration — Priority Pass, DragonPass or pay-in.
Mashonzha Lounge is one of O. R. Tambo's main independent lounges, set airside in the International Terminal after immigration. It welcomes Priority Pass and DragonPass members, SkyTeam and Star Alliance status passengers, and pay-in guests, so it works for most international travellers whether they hold a lounge membership, airline status, or are simply willing to pay at the door. To reach it, follow the signs to the Emirates Business Lounge; at the top of the stairs or escalators, turn left and the lounge is on the right. Inside you'll find a variety of amenities and a calmer place to take a break ahead of your flight, away from the busy terminal floor.
Crowding · busy at peak
A workable pre-flight spot with Wi-Fi, power at many seats and seating you can use for a laptop — fine for email and light work before an international flight.
✓ Printer available
A self-service spread with hot and cold options alongside a bar of soft and alcoholic drinks, plus coffee, tea and soft drinks — the standard contract-lounge format ahead of an international departure.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
In the International Terminal after immigration, follow the signs to the Emirates Business Lounge; at the top of the stairs or escalators, turn left and the lounge is on the right.
- 01Check in for your international flight
- 02Clear immigration and security
- 03Follow signs to the Emirates Business Lounge
- 04Turn left at the top of the stairs — the lounge is on the right
Landmarks: Emirates Business Lounge · International airside departures
ℹ Airside - After passport control and security check, follow signage to gates A7 - A18. Take the escalators on the left and the lounge is located on the right hand side.
SkyTeam Elite Plus
DragonPass
Priority Pass
Star Alliance GoldIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary finger food · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor
Facts checked by LoungeDeal on Jul 17, 2026
- —Children under 3 enter free
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Make the most of it.
Follow signs to the Emirates Business Lounge, then turn left at the top of the stairs to find Mashonzha.
Priority Pass and DragonPass both work here, and pay-in entry is available if you hold neither.
Clear immigration and security first — the lounge is airside.
Arrive early at the evening long-haul bank to be sure of a seat.
Shongololo Lounge near gate A7 is a nearby alternative with even wider access.
Quick answers.
Priority Pass, DragonPass, SkyTeam and Star Alliance members, plus pay-in guests.
Airside in the International Terminal after immigration, near the Emirates Business Lounge.
Yes — Mashonzha welcomes pay-in guests, subject to capacity.
