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Mongena Game Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Outdoor banquet area
Family Room
Front of property
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; African cuisine, garden views

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$769
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Large Single Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Memory foam bed
6 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Rust de Winter Road, Dinokeng Game Reserve, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, 400

What's nearby

  • Dinokeng Info Office and Reception - 20 min drive - 14.3 km
  • The Carousel Casino - 27 min drive - 22.7 km
  • University of Pretoria - 41 min drive - 54.6 km
  • UNISA - 47 min drive - 59.4 km
  • Union Buildings - 49 min drive - 59.0 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Kingfisher Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Arlington Brewery & Cider - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fishaways - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Mongena Game Lodge

Upscale family-friendly lodge in a regional park
Take advantage of free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a poolside bar at Mongena Game Lodge. The on-site African cuisine restaurant, Kingfisher, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as ecotours, volleyball and fishing. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, express check-out and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Mongena Game Lodge boast thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as air conditioning and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and childcare services
  • Separate baths/showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Boma dinner
  • Kingfisher
  • Tshukudu Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 150.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 250
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 125 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • Gala Dinner on 09 May per adult: ZAR 150
  • Gala Dinner on 09 May per child: ZAR 125
  • Resort fee: ZAR 80 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 150.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Mongena Game
Mongena Game Lodge
Mongena Lodge
Mongena Game Lodge Hammanskraal
Mongena Game Hammanskraal
Mongena Game Lodge Lodge
Mongena Game Lodge Hammanskraal
Mongena Game Lodge All Inclusive
Mongena Game Lodge Lodge Hammanskraal

Frequently asked questions

Does Mongena Game Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Mongena Game Lodge?

As of 5 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mongena Game Lodge on 4 Apr 2025 start from AU$754.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Mongena Game Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mongena Game Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mongena Game Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mongena Game Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Mongena Game Lodge located?

Situated in a regional park, this family-friendly lodge is in the same region as Union Buildings, University of Pretoria and UNISA. Regional attractions also include Menlyn Park Shopping Centre.

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Mongena Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

This is one of my favorite resorts Access to big 5 game lodge so close to JHB but the team at mongena go above and beyond to make your stay amazing You will leave refreshed and with full bowl of soul food Game sightings were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Big 5 Game Lodge
A beautiful game lodge not too far from Pretoria where you can see all the big 5 game! Our ranger Andrew was excellent and being full board, we were very happy with the food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Just wow!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Linton

Mini Family Get away with a small baby !
Our overall experience was great. It was a family holiday with our 4 month old baby and it did not feel stressful at all. The family room was really nice and spacious and was able to accommodate our mobile cot and the there was a tub which was great bath our little one. The food at the restaurant blew our expectations and we were pleasantly surprised that lunch was also included in our package. The restaurant staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The game drives were really good and we saw quite a bit of Game, however it felt like some of the rangers weren’t very clued up on the park and just relied on radio comms to take guest to a sighting. Providing a bit more info on the park, bird life, fauna and flora etc of the area would have been nice to complete the overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lizel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The staff, catering, and game drives were exceptional. The game drives, in particular, stood out; Erin was the best game ranger we've ever had the pleasure of accompanying, making our stay truly memorable. However, the accommodation does not meet the expectations of a 4-star rating. While the bed was comfortable, the bathroom urgently requires an upgrade. The shower was unclean, and the fittings were significantly rusted—an issue that does not necessitate a full renovation to address. Additionally, the lack of 2-point plugs for charging devices is a noticeable inconvenience, especially since this is a basic amenity. Unfortunately, the current state of the accommodations does not justify the high rates charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Mongena went the extra mile and beyond
I initially booked the Barnhouse, but didn't realize the Barnhouse is about a 15 minute drive from the main lodge area. We were planning to eat our meals at the lodge's Kingfisher restaurant, but we had to rely on the rangers to take us from the Barnhouse to the main lodge area, as there is no self-driving permitted. The Barnhouse is really nice and it's perfect if you're looking for a secluded place and plan to cook or barbecue for most of your meals, but I was expecting it to be within walking distance of the restaurant, so it wasn't what I was expecting. We hadn't brought much food, so we were really hungry that first day. Once we got to the restaurant and had a meal, we were in a much better mood, and it helped that we were served by a wonderful waiter named Isaac. The next day was a Monday, and the front desk was aware that the Barnhouse wasn't ideal for us, so fortunately they had a vacancy at the main lodge and put us in a two-story cottage that was perfect for us. During our three-night stay, we did two morning tours and one evening tour with ranger Matt who was very knowledgeable and kept the conversation lively. Matt also took our two sons along to feed animals near the reception area. After posting pictures of the animals we saw during our tours on my Facebook page, my friends from other parts of the world mentioned they loved seeing animals that they typically only see in a zoo, and some are now motivated to come to Africa!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Petro

It was a great weekend with friends. The food was very good and the game drives amazing. The location - so close to the city - is the cherry on top.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bridgitta

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yana

Amazing Mongena
We had an amazing 2nd stay at Mongena, the game drives are amazing so much to see, birds, wildlife, plants, trees, everything just great. The staff are so helpful and professional. it was a lovely stay and if we get the chance in the future we will definitely go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Parfait
Sans probleme
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Andreas

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ane'mari

Just Amazing!
This was an amazing stay and cannot wait to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Clean and tidy
Helpful staff, room clean, delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place to see Big 5 near Johannesburg
So near to Johannesburg that I took an uber there, as I didn't have a rental car. There are zebras grazing all over the property, at breakfast, by the pool. Dinner at the hotel restaurant as very nice, I was on my own and the staff took excellent care of me. Very good breakfast buffet too. The highlight was the game drive/safari the hotel operates. Maybe I was lucky, but an elephant came right up to us, and then took a bath in the lake just in front of us. Magical experience. Also saw a giraffe, lions and rhinos from a little further away. Nice wine tasting on the tour, very knowledgeable staff, stunning sunset. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Great quick getaway from Pretoria
Hotel was nice but could be much better with little things. The Manager was wonderful. And the food in the restaurant was delicious -both dinner and breakfast. Order the ostrich steak for dinner! A few minor complaints -- nobody told us that we needed to book game drives in advance, but we learned when we arrived that anyone (not just hotel guests) can book game drives. The Manager worked it out for us. The next morning we got up early for a game drive and then proceeded to wait for non-hotel guests to arrive. Eventually we went out without the others and were tracking a lion when the non-hotel guests decided to arrive. We had to turn back to get them and we didn't get to see the lion. Even the tracker was disappointed. I get it that the hotel makes more money with a full vehicle, but come on! The game drives were pleasant. Over two game drives, we say elephant, rhino (I spotted them, not the guide or tracker!), giraffe, hippos, and many other animals. The honeymoon suite is large, but a bit dated. It's also right next to the restaurant so people are walking by constantly. I still liked it, though! The standard rooms and family rooms are quite nice. I would highly recommend this hotel, but it needs to pay slightly greater attention to customer service details (like offering to have someone assist with bags).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

JACOB

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
there was no booking
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Montana Game Lodge, the staff and Marina especially are awesome! Always!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Mergandran

Okay getaway from the city without the long drive
Mongena is only an hour away from Johannesburg so you're able to get the seclusion and peace of a game farm without spending too long getting there. The check-in process was efficient - we booked a family suite and a game drive ahead of time, both of which were confirmed on arrival. The family suite consists of a master bedroom downstairs, together with a separate bath/shower and toilet. Upstairs is another bedroom with twin beds. The rooms are air conditioned, which is an absolute must in the summer months. The grounds are well kept - and there are zebras and deer roaming around the chalets, which is quite a treat for the kids. There is a pool on the property but, on a hot day, expect to have lots of other guests keeping you company. We booked a game drive for the afternoon - in an open-side vehicle. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly, the entire trip taking approximately 2.5 hours. We saw 2 of the Big 5 as well as a host of other animals - this is a well stocked area so expect to see plenty! There is also a stop for sun-downers at a picnic spot overlooking the dam - very picturesque and worth a few snaps. We booked dinner at the Kingfisher restaurant - great location overlooking a smaller dam, complete with a crocodile in the water below. Food was uniformly average, not bad just not particularly good. Venison was over-cooked. Service was attentive.Breakfast the next morning was standard hotel fare, with a few too many flies for comfort.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Vk16
Door omstandigheden was er geen plaats in de lodge maar was 500 meter verderop accommodatie geregeld. Keurig netjes . Moesten alleen voor de maaltijden en de drives naar de hoofdlodge. Wel gezsllig ging dwars door open terrein en zagen nog wat beesten
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

abbiamo soggiornato in questa struttura per 2 notti. Tutto molto bello e curato. Personale molto disponibile, solo un po' lenti nel servizio ristorante ma comunque buono. Molto interessanti anche i safari organizzati col ranger.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Atlanta, GA (USA)

Mongena must come again!
My stay was FANTABULOUS!!!! Service AND food was IMPECCABLE
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terje, Norway

Extraordinary
This is simply a fantastic place to spend a few days in the bush. With zebras and nyalas grazing on the lawn you feel that you have come to a place that is out of this world. The lodge itself is top quality; not least the bathroom (spotless). Having lunch and dinner at Kingfisher is also very special while watching the crocodile in the pool underneath. The only negative thing to say is that it took a while to get the food the second day. We only saw two of the Big Five during our 2-day visit (elephant and buffalo), but a visit at Mongena will never fail because of the beauty of the place. Staff were very helpful; I must highlight in particular the rangers who came and pulled us out of the mud when we (shamefully) got stuck with our car. Will definitely try to come back some other time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Room comfort
Relaxing in South Africa
We arrived early but we're able to use the nice sized pool and enjoy the free roaming zebras. Mongena was very quiet, very relaxing. Our children, 6 & 9, enjoyed the pool, the safari, and near by monkey zoo(where we playing with baby lions and tigers). The food in the Kingfisher restaurant was wonderful and very well priced. The staff was kind and very helpful. The Rangers, Rainn and Gavin, were knowledgeable and informative. Ms. Mary at the front desk was very helpful. The only bad part of trip was that we were bitten in our sleep by many bugs even though we used tons of bug spray. The family cabin had an upstairs, where the children were to sleep, but it was so hot because the one compact A/C downstairs did nothing for the summer African heat. When we go back, it will be in fall or spring or maybe even winter. All in all, Mongena was a wonderful place to stay, learn, and relax!

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Address
Rust de Winter Road, Dinokeng Game Reserve, Hammanskraal, Gauteng
Location
Hammanskraal