The 4-star Lodge offers a Big 5 bush safari and is a favourite for local and international guests who wish to see the Big 5 on a Game Drive or bush walk. Lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, zebra, hippo, crocodile, giraffe, all antelope species, warthogs, aardvark, brown hyena, aardwolf and splendid birdwatching makes for excellent game viewing in the distinctive African bush.

No own vehicles are allowed on the roads of Mongena Private Game Lodge except access from the main gate to the main camp.

The lodge prides itself on a 28-hectare scenic dam flanked by the Pienaars and Boekenhout rivers where early morning and late afternoon cruises are offered on a luxury boat hosting maximum of 15 passengers.

The 60-bed, 4-star rated, fully-inclusive Mongena Private Game Lodge is situated in the malaria-free, north-western section of the big five DINOKENG GAME RESERVE. All 24 chalets are positioned amidst rolling lawns and indigenous landscaping in close proximity to the restaurant, pool and bar area.

Discover the African bush in your own self-catering, unfenced, 2 bedroomed, 5 sleeper Barnhouse hideaway in Mongena’s pristine, exclusive and private traversing area of the Dinokeng Game Reserve.

Situated within the Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve on the banks of the Pienaars River, you will find Tandala Trails Camp. Unfenced and unspoilt; guests are able to have the exclusive bush experience in the free-roaming haven for, lion, elephant, buffalo, blank & white rhino, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, brown & spotted hyena, general plains game, hippo, crocodile and over 300 bird species, including fish eagles and martial eagles.

Indulge in a gourmet feast at the Kingfisher Restaurant (40minute drive from Pretoria) whilst enjoying spectacular views overlooking the small dam at the main lodge and the surrounding plains of the Dinokeng Game Reserve.

Discover the unique sunset views from the Imvubu Function Venue situated on the banks of the Boekenhoutriver overlooking the Mongena dam in Big 5 Dinokeng Game Reserve.

Tshukudu Restaurant next to the Tshukudu lapa and bar is the home for Mongena’s renowned breakfast buffet where the Mongena chefs pull out all the stops to prepare a hot and cold breakfast buffet fit for the most discerning traveller. Freshly baked pastries round off the perfect feast.

Extravagant wedding buffets, birthday parties, conference luncheons and corporate banquets hosted in the Tshukudu lapa are served by this restaurant.

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