DINOKENG GAME RESERVE
Mongena Main Lodge
Dinokeng Game Reserve · Gauteng
A convenient malaria-free safari base with gardens, pool, restaurants, conferencing and easy road access from Gauteng.
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The stay
An easy Gauteng safari base with full lodge facilities
Mongena Main Lodge is the most conventional of Mongena's accommodation options: 20 air-conditioned en-suite rooms set around landscaped gardens, with restaurants, a pool and the wider facilities of the reserve close at hand.
Ideal when safari time is short
Because Dinokeng is close to Pretoria and Johannesburg, Mongena can work as a first or last safari stop without a long transfer day. Its room range and facilities also make it easier to handle families and groups.
Rooms & Suites
Main Lodge Room
The room mix includes twin and family configurations.
Safari & Experiences
Big Five game drives
Guided game drives explore Dinokeng Game Reserve.
Lodge leisure facilities
Pool, gardens and shared lodge spaces provide downtime between activities.
Good to know
Families
Family room configurations are available, making Main Lodge practical for parents travelling with children.
Power & connectivity
Wi-Fi is available throughout Mongena Main Lodge.
Getting there
- Nearest airport: O.R. Tambo International Airport
- Nearest airstrip: Mongena Private Airstrip
- Drive time: Approx. 60 minutes from O.R. Tambo Airport
Mongena is close to Pretoria and Johannesburg and has its own private airstrip for approved arrivals.
Add the road leg
Private transfers, arranged with the stay.
Spurwing can arrange the road journey from Johannesburg or O.R. Tambo where the routing is practical, or connect this stay with another stop in your South African itinerary.
Tell us where you are coming from and where you are going next. We confirm the practical route, vehicle and timing before anything is booked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many rooms does Mongena Main Lodge have?
The current Mongena website lists 20 air-conditioned en-suite rooms.
Does Mongena work for families?
Yes. The lodge includes dedicated family room configurations and a broad range of shared facilities.
How far is Mongena from Johannesburg?
Mongena describes the reserve as roughly a one-hour drive from O.R. Tambo Airport, making it practical for a short Gauteng safari.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Yes. Wi-Fi is available throughout the Main Lodge.