Mongena Private Game Reserve

Mongena Private Game Reserve Private Big 5 Game Reserve with four unique safari lodges, just one hour from Johannesburg, within the Greater Dinokeng Game Reserve.
(1925)

Mongena Private Game Reserve is situated in the malaria-free, north-western section of the greater Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve near Hammanskraal. It is accessible by tarred main road or tarred private airstrip – a convenient 40 minutes drive north of Pretoria. It consists of four safari lodges, each with their own unique style:

Mongena Main Lodge can sleep 63 people, has a stylish bar and is open

to day visitors for game drives and to enjoy a meal at the famous Kingfisher Restaurant. Little Mongena Tented Camp is a fully catered lodge and accommodates 20 people in luxury safari tents with en-suite bathrooms. It has sweeping views over largest dam in the game reserve, Mongena Dam. Tandala Trails Camp sleeps 12 people in two-person tents and is aimed at those that enjoy being closer to nature. Self-catering and catered options are available. The Barnhouse is a self-catering, exclusive, off-the-grid house situated in an exclusive part of the game reserve. It sleeps five people and is aimed at groups that want to reconnect with nature.

07/06/2026

A young elephant inspects the road signage on the gravel road leading to Mongena Main Lodge 🐘

With winter approaching and the dry season setting in, the elephants have started moving further south from their normal preferred range of the north of the Reserve.





Serene. Peaceful. Intimate.Little Mongena, perched beautifully on the shores of Mongena Dam is a unique and intimate ten...
03/06/2026

Serene. Peaceful. Intimate.

Little Mongena, perched beautifully on the shores of Mongena Dam is a unique and intimate tented lodge that sleeps only twenty people.

Between exquisite food, cocktails by the pool, and two activities ranging from Big 5 game drives, boat cruises or bush walks, Little Mongena offers everything and then some.

27/05/2026

Perfect place and impeccable timing.

The Nkawu Pride of Lions and Welgevonden Male Lion on the move late afternoon towards a watering hole. Consistent, amazing Big Cat sightings over the years means your game drive is never far away from delivering breathtaking moments.

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25/05/2026

Last week ended with a fantastic sighting of the L2 female leopard. This stunning leopardess was seen on Friday and Saturday afternoon as she was walking along the riverine thickets close to Tandala Camp.

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20/05/2026

It’s been a great start to the week 🐾

Field Guide Olivia and her guests came across the DGR F2 cheetah female and her boisterous, playful cubs for the first time as the morning sun basked the bush in a beautiful golden hue.

The four cubs are full confidence and made the most of the cooler temperatures as they chased, stalked and tackled each other while mom was keeping a watchful eye.

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14/05/2026

SOUND UP 🔊

The Nkawu Pride of Lions at full volume after Field Guide Sherice and her guests found the Pride relaxing in the early morning light next to the road.

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10/05/2026

The King of The Reserve

Field Guide Sherice was parked in the perfect position as the Welgevonden male strode past on his early morning patrol, shortly before linking up with the Tembe lionesses and their three cubs.

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06/05/2026

Peaceful and serene view at dusk, just after enjoying a beautiful sunset with drinks.

A full moon rising while zebra, giraffe and rhino graze in front of you.

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Rust De Winter Road, Dinokeng Game Reserve
Hammanskraal
0400

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