Mongena Private Game Lodge - Gauteng

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Welcome to Mongena Private Game Ldoge

The 4 star rated Mongena Private Game Lodge is conveniently situated 35 km from Pretoria on the N1, in the malaria free north–western section of the Big 5 Dinokeng Game Reserve, a mere 40 Minutes from Pretoria and 1.5 hour drive from OR Tambo International Airport and Johannesburg. Mongena Game Lodge offers a spectacular African Bush safari & game drive experience for local and international visitors.

The Lodge is easily accessible via tarred road, or arrive by air on Mongena's owns private tarred airstrip. Shuttles at additional costs can be arranged to and from all major cities and airports. Lions, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard roam freely in the 18,500 ha game reserve making it a truly big five game reserve within the borders of the Gauteng province.

Mongena Game Lodge is a favourite for local and international guests to visit for sightings of the Big 5 (Elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, lion) on safari game drives and guided walks in the malaria-free African bush.

The 4 star Lodge offers an outstanding bush safari for the international business or leisure traveller. 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.

Due to its easy access from the N1 as well as being close to JNB and PTA, Mongena has become a popular day tour destination for guided game drives, guided bush walks, sunset cruises and amazing hearty meal offerings at Tshukudu Restaurant and Kingfisher Restaurant..

The lodge prides itself on a 28 hectare scenic dam flanked by the Pienaars- and Boekenhout rivers where sunset cruises are offered. The exquisite Fisheagle boathouse venue is available for private functions and boma dinners for groups only.

There is a state-of-the art conference centre, with boardrooms for focus groups, and an a la carte scrumptious menu, from which to dine like kings and queens, at the Kingfisher Restaurant. Bush weddings are very popular at Mongena, offering great photo opportunities with the Big 5, along with a romantic wedding chapel completes the unique offerings at Mongena’s the main camp.

Mongena is named after the Boekenhout tree, which is indigenous to the Dinokeng area. The tame Zebra's, Nyala's and Springbucks residing in the main camp are delighting all guests with their presence and have become a favourite trademark of Mongena.

  • Game Drives & Safaris with qualified rangers each day
  • Guided bush walks
  • Sunset cruises on 28 ha dam
  • Bush Breakfasts & Bush Barbeques
  • Accommodation for 60 guests
  • Family Accommodation
  • Day visitors welcome
  • Bush Weddings
  • Conferences & Functions
  • Airstrip

Activities

Bush Safari & Game Drives
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.

Bush Weddings
Whether it is an extravagant reception or something intimate that you require, Mongena Private Game Lodge will make every brides’ dream safari wedding come true! The Sunset at Mongena dam amongst free roaming big 5 animal’s sets the stage for those awe inspiring wedding photographs where magical moments are created.

Boat Cruises
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.

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

Big 5 Dinokeng Game Reserve
Mongena Game Lodge covers a total of 600 hectares of indigenous African bushveld and savannah grassland and is situated in the Dinokeng Game Reserve, with approximately 21 000 hectares for guests to explore on an African safari.

Team Building near Pretoria
Various team building activities are available to suit your specific requirements, including our dynamic "eco safari challenge" team building event!

Social Responsibility
Mongena Game Lodge has been associated with the Perseverance Rural Development Centre (PRUDEC), a registered non-profit organization situated in the neighbouring Hammanskraal Township, for a few years now as part of Mongena Game Lodge’s social responsibility and outreach programme. The Centre provides home-based care programmes, literacy classes to the elderly, counseling and support services to those infected with HIV/AIDS. Mongena is involved on a permanent basis in the feeding scheme for orphans and vulnerable children and many more community based services.

Bush Airstrip at Mongena Game Lodge
Charter or light aircraft can land on the lodge's own private tarred airstrip, Length 1150 meters; the airstrip is within walking distance of Reception.

Accommodation in Mongena

Mongena Private Game Lodge offers accommodation in 24 air-conditioned en suite rooms (single, double/twin or family accommodation) positioned in beautiful indigenous landscaped gardens accommodating a total of 60 guests in sharing accommodation close to Pretoria. Each unit has a shower, coffee/tea making facilities, room safe, hairdryer, flat screen television set with satellite TV programmes and a room turn-down service at night. 6 of the 18 twin rooms and all 6 family rooms offer a bathroom with bathtub and shower. (Click to view our room descriptions).

All chalets are well positioned amidst rolling lawns and indigenous landscaping in close proximity to the Tshukudu breakfast restaurant, Kingfisher a la carte Restaurant, pool and Tshukudu bar area. The tame Zebra's, Nyala's and Springbucks residing in the main camp are delighting all guests with their presence and have become a favourite trademark of Mongena. The lodge also has a wheelchair friendly twin room with a paraplegic bathroom facility. Wifi is available at certain hotspots around the lodge.

Baby cots are available and baby feeding chairs are provided in the dining areas.

Accommodation Tandale Trails Camp
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.

The camp offers accommodation in 04 x tents, each sleeping up to two (2) people each with twin beds, luggage racks and bedside tables. Ablutions are open-air and are situated within close proximity to the tents. There is central and communal area with dining area, lounge, fully stocked bar and fully functional kitchen with a communal boma area for evenings around the fire with a daily cleaning service. The camp is eco-friendly and solar powered.

Catered and self-catering options are available.

Dining and Wining

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

The gourmet chefs at Mongena go out of their way to serve exquisite cuisine for any special occasion; from laidback a la carte Sunday lunches, birthday functions as well as intimate romantic dinners at Kingfisher Restaurant.

The diverse menu promises to please all palates, with its unique twist on local and international dishes.

Open to the public | 7 days a week.

Closed on Mothers day, Fathers day and Christmas day (25 December) till 18h00 due to pre-booked and pre-paid buffet luncheons in Tshukudu lapa.

Tshukudu Restaurant and Lapa
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.

Bush Barbeque
Join us under indigenous trees on the banks of the Pienaarsriver in the heart of the Big 5 Dinokeng Game Reserve for an unforgettable Bush Barbeque luncheon.

Bush barbeque lunch excl drinks - to be pre-ordered and prepaid.

Imvubu Funcation Venue
Discover Mongena’s stunning Imvubu Boma and Lapa Function venue situated on the banks of the Boekenhoutriver overlooking the Mongena dam in the Big 5 Dinokeng Game Reserve.

Choose this ideal, unspoilt venue with a magnificent view for:

  • Bush Wedding ceremonies
  • Unsurpassed product launches
  • Conferences on the “wild side”
  • Boma buffet dinners with an African flavour
  • Memorable Birthday and special events celebrations
  • Teambuilding activities

Conference venue near Pretoria

Mongena is an ideally situated conference and team building venue in close proximity to the major centres; a 40 minute drive from Pretoria, and a 1.5 hour drive from Sandton, Johannesburg. It boasts 3 modern, up-market conference venues seating between 10 to 90 delegates with 2 of the venues overlooking the small dam and onto the plains of the Dinokeng Game Reserve. Each venue is air-conditioned for your comfort, and fully-fitted with State-of-the-art conference equipment, including data projectors, internet connectivity, and supreme Bose surround sound and in-table power sockets for laptops. A standby generator ensures professional execution and continuity of conference proceedings.

Bush Weddings

Bush wedding venue near Johannesburg & Pretoria
Whether it is an extravagant reception or something intimate that you require, Mongena Private Game Lodge goes out of its way to make every bride's’ dreams come true! We pride ourselves as the ultimate weekend destination for a bush wedding, limiting hosting to only 1 wedding per weekend to ensure exclusivity for the wedding party.

Mongena is an ideally situated bush wedding venue in close proximity to both Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Lodge can sleep 60 wedding guests in shared accommodation with additional accommodation options available within a radius of 6 km. The romantic honeymoon suite overlooking the small dam at main lodge is a must for new and mature honeymooners alike. This suite is complimentary for the night of the wedding on a bed and breakfast basis.

Sunset at the Mongena dam amongst free roaming big 5 animals sets the stage for those awe inspiring wedding photographs where magical moments are created. The fire lighting ceremony has become a trademark at Mongena symbolizing unity, the beginning of a new life as husband and wife as well as signaling the start of the wedding celebration and party.

A choice of 3 ceremony venues and 2 reception venues gives the prospective bride the freedom to plan an extraordinary wedding celebration in the African bush:

The romantic chapel situated in the main camp can seat up to 150 guests. Acacia bush site is the perfect setting for the adventurous, bush-loving bride seeking a treetop canopy backdrop for her bush ceremony. Should the shores of the Mongena dam entice you the thatched Imvubu Lapa on the northern side of the Mongena lake rewards you with spectacular views over the river, Mongena lake and African bushveld during the wedding ceremony.
Tshukudu lapa at main lodge with its adjourning bar is the most popular semi-open reception venue offering maximum 150 guests an unforgettable reception under thatched roof overlooking the manicured rolling lawns and indigenous trees of the main camp.
The open-air Imvubu Boma next to the 28 ha Mongena lake can seat a maximum of 150 guests comfortably around a central fireplace for a stunning wedding reception under the starry African sky.

A stand-by generator ensures the continuous success of the planned function.

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