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Mongena Game Lodge

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JR87 Boekenhoutkloof, Rust de Winter Road D48 | Dinokeng Game Reserve, Hammanskraal 0400, South Africa
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4,5 205 reviews
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Breakfast included
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Reviewed 5 days ago
FANTASTIC WEEKEND GETAWAY

To enjoy a weekend getaway with a large variety of Africa's wild animals you dont have to travel all the way to the Kruger Game Reserve. Dinokeng has them all! Withing Dinokeng is the Mongena Game Lodge (which has a self-catering bush camp known as...More

Date of stay: December 2018
Thank Andrew d
Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Amazing game drives

Stayed 2 nights recently with my husband and daughter. The lodges are in a beautiful setting, well kept grounds with two zebra and antelopes walking around. The game drives far exceeded our expectations and the ranger and trackers were so keen to make sure we...More

Date of stay: November 2018
Thank kj50b
Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Amazing place

Only had one night here due to a crew overnight stop from London. From the moment we were collected from our Johannesburg hotel until our return we had the most amazing time. Without exception every single staff member we met showed us nothing but the...More

Date of stay: November 2018
Thank Mokesmom
Reviewed 3 weeks ago
Amazing experience

Mongena Lodge exceeded our expectations. The lodge site itself is beautiful and the food - breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner was really good.The safari experience was amazing. We were so lucky and got to see the Big Five and more. The tracker and guide...More

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Date of stay: November 2018
Thank EirinK15
Response from Marina-Marketing, Owner at Mongena Game LodgeResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Guest Thank you so much for your time and effort in sending us feedback on your recent stay at Mongena Private Game Lodge. We are thrilled to learn that you enjoyed our offerings especially the guided game drives on our 8000-hectare concession. Looking forward...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago
Amazing game drives and getaway just an hour and a half from Johannesburg

Booked Mongena Lodge as very reasonable and it piqued my interest to see a big 5 game reserve so close to Johannesburg. We had an all inclusive package which included game drives twice a day, three generous meals and a boatride on the dam. Drinks...More

Date of stay: November 2018
Thank lsjJohannesburg
Response from Marina-Marketing, Owner at Mongena Game LodgeResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Guest We are delighted that you enjoyed the food, service and facilities at our lodge as well as the guided game drives in Dinokeng Game Reserve on our 8000-hectare concession. You are right; we are a hidden gem! Thank you for your support and...More

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This 63 bed, 4 star rated, non-self catering Lodge is situated in the north-western section of the 18,500 ha free roaming big 5 Dinokeng Game Reserve and is accessible by tarred main road, 40 minutes from …More Tshwane/Pretoria and 1.5 hr from Johannesburg/O.R.Tambo Airport in the province of Gauteng, South Africa. The lodge boasts 25 tastefully furnished air-conditioned thatched chalets/rooms including a honeymoon suite, with private bathrooms comprising of bath and/or shower, room safes, coffee/tea stations, DSTV TV programmes and internet access. A state-of-the art conference centre, boardrooms, sparkling swimming pool, Tshukudu outdoor bar, a romantic chapel for weddings and Kingfisher a la carte Restaurant situated next to the small lake in main lodge overlooking the plains of the Game Reserve completes the offerings at the main camp. Kingfisher is well-known for its superb cuisine and is open to inhouse and day visitors 7 days a week. Mongena specializes in quality guided game drives, bushwalks and sunset cruises for inhouse guests as well as day visitors longing for an African safari experience. Less
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HOTEL FEATURES
Free Parking
Pool
Room Service
Free Internet
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Breakfast included
Air Conditioning
Airport Transportation
Banquet Room
Breakfast Available
Business Centre with Internet Access
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Conference Facilities
Laundry Service
Meeting Rooms
Outdoor pool
Wheelchair Access
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of Excellence
Room types
Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
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Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of Excellence
Room types
Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
Number of rooms
25
Price range
US$459 - US$527 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Location
South Africa > Gauteng > Hammanskraal
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Certificate of Excellence
Room types
Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
Number of rooms
25
Price range
US$459 - US$527 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Location
South Africa > Gauteng > Hammanskraal
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Relax672721
26 November 2017|
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Response from Marina-Marketing | Property representative |
It is always advisable to prebook as we might be fully booked when you arrive. We have 5 scheduled guided game drives per day, 7 days a week, 06h00, 09h00, 14h00, 16h30 and 20h30. Please call +27 12 7118920 to book.
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Patricia B
19 May 2017|
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There are no tennis courts there, unless they have just been installed recently
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"We had lodge 11 which was close to everything"
Mokesmom
2 weeks ago
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"Any room is situated at the best place"
baitsomedik
07 Sep 2018
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"Rooms are very quiet - 2 rooms per building spread around the grounds with zebras and antelope wandering..."
Safari254390
26 Aug 2018
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"Room was beautiful and spacious, but 2 family rooms backing on to each other, we could hear every word and..."
HayleyJoyW
16 Aug 2018
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