Mongena Game Lodge
Mongena Private Game Lodge, situated within the Dinokeng Game Reserve, is a 4 Star private lodge a mere 90 minute drive from OR Tambo International Airport and 40 minutes from Pretoria. This hidden gem spans a total of 8000ha of pristine bushveld which is not only home to the Big 5 which includes black rhino, but also an abundant birdlife and diverse general plains game population. Sundowner boat cruises provide an alternative game viewing option—be on the look out for our resident hippos and crocodiles, whilst morning and evening game drives are conducted on custom built 10-seat game viewers. The lodge is able to accommodate up to 60 guests in shared accommodation, whilst central guest facilities include a bar, lounge, swimming pool, main dining area, and BOMA.
Accommodation is in form of 24 rooms configured as follows: 18 standard rooms accommodating 36 guests & 6 family units accommodating 24 guests. The rooms are positioned under an umbrella of indigenous trees surrounded by landscaped gardens with the resident Zebra, Nyala and Springbok making an appearence. Each unit has a shower, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-safe, hairdryer, and flat screen television (limited satellite programmes).
Baby cots are available on request.
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Rates
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Activities
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Facilities
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Game Drives
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Highlights
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Terms
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Safaris Direct
Rates inclusive of 15% VAT
• South African Rands • Subject to
availability• |
Details |
01
Dec 2022 to 30 Nov 2023 |
Standard Twin ( 1 and. 2 guests
- Adult Sharing)
Family Room
(3 - 4 guests)
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R
3 240 |
Standard
Twin ( 1 and. 2 guests
- Adult Single)
Family Room
(3 - 4 guests) |
R
4 870 |
Standard
Twin (Child
3-11 yrs Sharing with 2 adults)
Family Room
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R 1620 |
FULL BOARD:
Dinner, bed and breakfast, light lunch including 2 wildlife activities
(game drive or boat cruise) per day
EXCLUDING DRINKS
WITH MEALS AND DINOKENG CONSERVATION LEVY
Look at our
Special Offers for SA Residents under our special offers section!

- Morning & Evening Game Drives
- Sundowner Boat Cruise (subject to
availability)
- Guided Bush Walks (subject to availability)

- Swimming pool
- BOMA
- Lounge area
- Indoor dining & bar
- Free Wi-Fi

BUSH SAFARI & GAME DRIVES
Experience the African bush with our qualified rangers and trackers on our well-maintained fleet of game safari vehicles. We offer 5 guided game drives per day during the summer months and 4 during the winter months (times vary according to season) taking you to the best lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah and hippo sightings imaginable. Other species one can expect to see are Giraffe, Eland, Kudu, Impala, Zebra, Blue Wildebeest (Gnu), Red Hartebeest, Tsessebe, Waterbuck, Warthog, Black-backed Jackal, Crocodile, Ostrich, Aardwolf, Aardvark, Brown Hyena, Caracal, Serval, Porcupine, Genet (small-spotted and large-spotted) and the occasional Leopard.
One early morning and One late afternoon wildlife activity daily plus high tea in the afternoon is included in the fully inclusive package.
Mongena safari vehicles are in a privileged position to be able to traverse over 8 000 hectares of indigenous bush vegetation increasing the chances of good animal sightings.
No own vehicles are allowed on the roads of Mongena Private Game Lodge except access from the main gate to the main camp.
Snacks consisting of dry wors/biltong, potato crisps, nuts and dried fruit and 1 x standard choice of soft drink, beer, house wine, cider, juice or water per adult/child is included in this activity. Additional drinks are available and will be billed afterwards. Spirits are optional billable items and need to be pre-ordered at least 1 hour before departure.
- 40 minute drive from Pretoria
- Located in Big 5 Dinokeng Game Reserve
- Qualified Rangers & Trackers
- Incredible Game Safari in South Africa
- 28 hectare dam
- FULL BOARD
includes Dinner, bed and breakfast, light lunch including 2 wildlife
activities (game drive or boat cruise subject to availability) per day
- Rates are per person sharing per night
- Child rate: 50 % of the adult sharing rate when sharing in
same room with one or two 2 adults,
- Children aged 2 years and under not allowed on guided game
drives; stay for free in available beds; optional baby cot rental @
R150 ppn
Deposit Policy
- For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
- Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking.
This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
- For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
- A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking
and the balance 30 days prior to arrival. This payment can be made via
bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa)
Cancellation Policy
- If the reservation is cancelled less than 14 days prior to
arrival a 50% cancellation fee will apply.
- If cancelled 7 days or less prior to arrival a 100%
cancellation fee will apply.
- If a booking is cancelled after confirmation, a 25%
cancellation fee will apply regardless .
SAFARIS
DIRECT
Valid from 01 Jan 2021 till 31 Dec 2021
Game Drives / Tours
- Morning
Game Drive - R720
per person
- Afternoon Game Drive
- R640 per
person
- Fullday Game Drive
- R900 per
person
* the above rates excludes the Kruger National Park Conservation Levies
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Panorama Route -
R1 580 per
person
* the above rate includes entrance fees and lunch but excludes Graskop
Lift -
Graskop Gorge - R830
* the above rate includes Graskop Lift entrances
Terms & Conditions
- Subject to a min. 2 pax
- English speaking guide only
- Excludes the Kruger National Park Conservation Levies
- Above rates are vat inclusive
Game Drive -
Groups
- Morning Game Drive - R8
100 (includes breakfast/brunch)
- Morning Game Drive - R4
100
- Afternoon Game Drive -
R7 750 (includes Boma dinner)
- Afternoon Game Drive -
R3 800
- Fullday Game Drive - R9
000 (includes Safari/Braai lunch)
- Fullday Game Drive - R5
130
Terms &
Conditions
- Departures per open safari vehicle (10 seats)
- English speaking guide only, language guide on request
- Excludes the Kruger National Park Conservation Levies
- Above rates are vat inclusive
Private Touring &
Transfer Services - English speaking driver guide
FD Touring - R5 400 (350km
inclusive; extra km charged at R4.60/km)
HD Touring -
R3 950 (250km
inclusive; extra km charged at R4.60/km)
Private
Touring &
Transfer Services - English speaking driver Only
FD Touring -
R4 300 (350km
inclusive; extra km charged at R4.60/km)
HD Touring -
R3 630 (250km
inclusive; extra km charged at R4.60/km)
Terms & Conditions
- 6 seaters NV 200; 7 seaters VW Kombi
- Excludes the Kruger National Park Conservation levies,
Private reserve and Panorama entrances
- All overland services are quoted on an individual basis as
required
- Above rates are vat exempt
Catering
Services
- Bush Breakfast - R350
- Bush Brunch - R400
- Safari Lunch - R400
- Braai Lunch - R400
- Picnic Lunch
- R200
Terms & Conditions
- Subject to a minimum 10 pax or more
- Venue hire included where applicable
- Above rates are vat inclusive
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