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.

23/06/2026

Tensions were boiling over as the Welgevonden Male was pushing out the young male from the Nkawu Pride last week.

Other members of the lion pride were standing their ground, with the mother of the young male rushing in to intercept the Welgevonden Male from attacking the youngster.





19/06/2026

His time with the pride is officially up.

The dynamics of the Nkawu Pride is changing. The young male, lion, now at roughly 18 months, is being pushed out by his father, the dominant Welgevonden Male Lion.

Lodge manager Waldo found the Pride and the Welgevonden Male close to Bhejane Dam when the large male stamped down his authority.

The young male will soon be on his own, where an uncertain and difficult path lays ahead of him without the safety of the Pride.





15/06/2026

The Welgevonden Male Lion out patrolling his territory late in the afternoon as sun is starting to set.





12/06/2026

Have you seen one of Africa’s rarest animals, in broad daylight?

Not many people come across this peculiar ant eater, even less so in broad daylight.

Preferring to forage for termites and ants during the darkest hours of the night, our field guides came across this very relaxed aardvark late in the morning as it was digging a hole to sleep in.

Video by Rebecca Dennis

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.





05/06/2026

The Undisputed King.

At 6 years old, the Welgevonden male lion doesn’t need to do much to command attention. Completely in his prime, he exudes the effortless confidence and awe that only a male lion can.





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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Rust De Winter Road, Dinokeng Game Reserve
Hammanskraal
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