Luxury Big Five Safari Getaway
Just 40 Minutes from Pretoria!
Luxury Big Five Safari Getaway
Just 40 Minutes from Pretoria!
Stay in Comfort,
Surrounded by Wildlife
Escape to Mongena Main Lodge, where luxury meets nature in the heart of Gauteng’s only Big Five game reserve. Enjoy air-conditioned en-suite rooms, with some featuring both a bath and shower, plus a nightly turn-down service for added comfort. Wake up to zebra, springbuck, and nyala roaming freely in the lodge gardens, just steps from the restaurants and swimming pool.
Twin Rooms
We have 16 comfortable and stylish twin rooms to choose from at Mongena Private Game Lodge. 6 of these rooms boast a bath tub and shower, while the other 11 are shower-only twin rooms. Each room sleeps two people comfortably on twin beds or a king-size bed.
22 – 25 m²
- Air conditioning
- Wardrobe
- Desk
- Safe
- Bathroom with shower
- WiFi
- Hairdryer
- Towels
- Satellite TV
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- Kettle
- Fridge
Family Rooms
Make unforgettable family memories in one of our family rooms at Mongena Main Lodge. We have five family rooms available, each sleeping four people on twin beds with two downstairs and two upstairs and one family room sleeping 5 guests. All family rooms have bath tubs and showers with a seperate toilet.
80 – 85 m²
- Surrounding gardens
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Wardrobe
- Desk
- Safe
- Bathroom with shower
- WiFi
- Hairdryer
- Towels
- Satellite TV
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- Kettle
- Fridge
Activities
Twice-daily game drives
Guided Bush Walks
Birding Safari
Air conditioned en-suite rooms
Wildlife roam free in the gardens of main lodge
Swimming Pool
Frequently Asked Questions
Mongena Main Lodge is conveniently located just 40 minutes from Pretoria and around an hour from Johannesburg, making it the perfect Big Five safari getaway without the long travel time.
Guests at Mongena Main Lodge can enjoy delicious, top-quality meals at our on-site restaurant. Dining includes a variety of gourmet dishes inspired by local and international cuisine, prepared with fresh ingredients and served in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Meals are included in our Full Board Package (excluding drinks with meals), and special dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice.
Our Full Board Package includes two wildlife activities per night stayed. Guests can choose from a morning or late afternoon safari drive, a sunset cruise on our private dam, or a guided bush walk with experienced rangers. Each activity offers a unique perspective of the African bush and its incredible biodiversity.
Mongena Game Reserve is home to the iconic Big 5 – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo – offering guests the chance to experience classic African safari sightings on our guided game drives. In addition to large game, the reserve is a haven for bird enthusiasts, with over 300 bird species recorded, making it a prime destination for birdwatching throughout the year.
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