Mongena Game Lodge  

Perched in Hammanskraal on the north‑west edge of the free‑roaming Big 5 Dinokeng Game Reserve, Mongena Game Lodge is about 40 minutes from Tshwane/Pretoria and roughly 1.5 hours from Johannesburg/OR Tambo Airport. This family-friendly lodge puts you steps from safari territory while still within reach of Pretoria attractions.

A 63‑bed, 4‑star retreat made up of thatched chalets (25 rooms) including a honeymoon suite. Rooms are air‑conditioned with memory‑foam beds and premium bedding, private baths (bathtub and/or shower), flat‑screen/DSTV entertainment, safes and in‑room coffee/tea stations. The main lodge sits beside a small lake with plains views for a rustic‑luxe safari vibe.

Sparkling outdoor pool with poolside bar, Tshukudu outdoor bar, romantic chapel, concierge and tour desk, babysitting (surcharge) and laundry. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, express check‑in/out and free self parking on site. Guests can book guided game drives, bushwalks and sunset cruises into the reserve—wake up to plains views and end with golden‑hour game drives.

State‑of‑the‑art conference centre, boardrooms and meeting/presentation facilities make this lodge suitable for events and corporate retreats, plus complimentary wired and wireless internet and on‑site parking.

Kingfisher a la carte restaurant serves African cuisine with garden and lake views and is open to in‑house and day visitors seven days a week. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30–10:00, with limited‑hour room service and lively poolside and outdoor bars for sundowner drinks.