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Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat in the wilderness where travelers can experience thrilling safaris and create lasting family memories in the heart of nature

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Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve sits in a rural landscape where visitors can observe wildlife up close. Guests relax on the sunny terrace or wander through the garden while children have fun at the playground.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is ￥15,766
￥18,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Indlovu Lodge)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (River Lodge) | Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (River Lodge)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (River Lodge)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (River Lodge) | Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (River Lodge)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (River Lodge) | Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed (River Lodge)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Chalet, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Chalet, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (Indlovu Lodge)

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (Indlovu Lodge) | Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (Indlovu Lodge)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Umthombe Lodge)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Umthombe Lodge) | Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Umthombe Lodge)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Macleantown, Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve is in a rural area. Alexander Country Club and Emerald Vale Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Beacon Bay Crossing and King's Mall. Traveling with kids? Consider The Cenotaph, or check out an event or a game at Jan Smuts Stadium East London. Visit our Macleantown travel guide
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5201, Eastern Cape, Macleantown, N6 National Road

What's nearby

  • Eastern Beach showing general coastal views, modern architecture and a house
    Eastern Beach
    34 min drive - 39.6 km
  • Nahoon Beach which includes general coastal views
    Nahoon Beach
    35 min drive - 39.0 km
  • East London Museum
    31 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Jan Smuts Stadium East London
    33 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Bonza Bay Beach
    36 min drive - 38.6 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    21 min drive
  • Mdantsane Sun
    19 min drive
  • Jola's
    20 min drive
  • Kwabafo
    21 min drive
  • Chicken Licken
    15 min drive

About this property

Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve

Upscale family-friendly lodge in a rural location
Game and wildlife viewing, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Huberta, the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a safari, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, wedding services, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like separate dining areas and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 245 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Huberta

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Ecotours
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 225 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Mpongo Game Reserve
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve Macleantown
Mpongo Private Game Reserve Lodge Macleantown
Mpongo Private Game Reserve Macleantown
Mpongo Private Game Reserve Lodge
Premier Mpongo Private Game Reserve Macleantown
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve Lodge
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve Macleantown
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve Lodge Macleantown

Frequently asked questions

Does Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve?

As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve on Mar 10, 2026 start from ￥15,766, excluding 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 Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly lodge is within 20 mi (32 km) of East London Museum, The Cenotaph, and Beacon Bay Crossing. Ann Bryant Art Gallery and Jan Smuts Stadium East London are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home, Gem in the making

What an amazing place, Mpongo Premier Game Reserve is the best. The Manager Pieter made sure that our stay is pleasant. From Reception the welcoming was excellent. Johannes the Ranger gave us tutorials about the Game Reserve thank you very much. The food was wonderful Breakfast was exquisite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good food andvLovely room. Sunken bathtub with garden view just lacks a TV in the room but have been told they will be installed shortly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Timothear Nontuthuzel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A Hide Out Break-Away

Our stay was amazing, only if we were informed prior to our arrival how the reception of mobile network is...? We could've rather opted on the rooms that had available WiFi excess..! Other than that it was relaxing. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gugulethu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Tranquility

This is our frequent hideaway spot to detach from the busy life of work and family. It's perfect. Food is great. It's a very peaceful place within a nature reserve.
The veranda in our chalet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nqobile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved everything about our stay. Friendly staff😊 everything was amaxinh
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little piece of heaven

beautiful place to stay. Was very Accommodating and comfortable however network is very poor there and the WiFi was down during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Brand new, without much character

The MPongo Private Game Reserve was basically brand new when we stayed there (Jan'20). Very clean, if a bit corporate feel to it. Great big rooms and bathrooms with a view. Sadly no mosquito nets and plenty of mosquitoes. While service, rooms and food was all perfectly fine, it lacked some of the special touch of the other places we stayed at in SA.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Thabo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The stay was a great one, but its just a few things that I feel can be fixed or adjusted for. 1. Comfort - A TV is a must, we can have guest fighting over one TV. 2. Condition - The road leading to riverside lodge is very bad.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Awesome staff, excellent facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tendai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mpongo

Amazing place to stay. Perfect place for a family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

ZANELE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best getaway ever💃💃

It's an amazing refreshing experience and the peace and quietness of the place tops it all. Definitely coming again and will recommend to my friends and colleagues.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolle Lage sehr ruhig. Keine Klima.

Direkt in einem Wildreservat mit vielen Tieren. Wenn man von unten zum Hotel Fährt ist die Straße der Horror. Den Weg zur Riverlodge darf man auch nur mit dem Auto fahren wegen der Tiere und man sollte besser nüchtern sein ;)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room and the environment was amazing. The only criticism I have is that they only offer buffet and you can not order off a normal menu. We went off the resort to obtain food at a near by restaurant for a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mr d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Interesting & different place to stay, recommende

Easy to find as well signposted from main road. quick efficient check in and transfer from main lodge to satellite lodge about 2km in the park by the river where there was lots of tame wildlife- warthog, gazelle, hornbill - wandering around. Room was huge with four poster bed and bath tub in one corner with separate shower and toilet. large terrace with settee and untroubled by bugs, even at dusk. only drawback was need to drive back to main area for dinner which was a reasonably priced buffet overlooking the waterhole area which had lots of wildlife- peacocks, bunnies, gazelle, lions (thankfully caged), thoroughly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Eric C Mc Gee

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room fot improvement

Lack attention to detail. Cotaage had two baths and not one had a bath plug. Windowas was dirty and person on dutu during day at River cottage was not able to answer out questions refarding dinner arrangements. Lodge OK but can be so much better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mbalenhle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall stay

The staff is friendly and welcoming. Rooms are more than what you expect.. Their service is excellent. I'll definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Neli, Capitec bank in East London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Friendliest staff ever

i had a great stay bHut would much prefer Riverside lodge next time am around.Huberta is not so pleasant

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Luxurious room with private veranda to watch antelope, ostrich and monkeys wandering through grounds. Plentiful game in reserve. Note no TV, fridge or air con in room. Lunchtime food in main restaurant very disappointing but excellent entertainment from hippo pool. Great evening braai and set menu at separate lodge.

8/10 Good

Not Provided, København

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very relaxing

Excellent lodge with very comfortable rooms and a great place to relax.

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must stay

This place was amazing!! The food is delicious!!

2/10 Terrible

DEBRA, Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smelly bedding with very slow service at meals

We stayed in the lodge, which was several kilometres from reception, in the bush. Only one other couple were staying there. No security was provided for us overnight and we felt very unsafe and vulnerable. The swimming pool was dirty and full of particles and mould. Our bed stunk strongly of body odour and the smell was so bad that it kept us awake. We don't think the bedding was clean or fresh. The toilet smelled of stale urine. At breakfast and dinner the service was extremely slow between courses. The sausage served at breakfast was undercooked inside. We couldn't wait to leave.

8/10 Good

Jim, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant 2 days break on a long drive

I chose Mpongo for a break whilst driving south from Durban to Cape Town. An excellent choice for me - moreover because there were few other guests and I could please myself. Still seemed to be quite a lot of work going on around the cpmplex.

8/10 Good

Rodrick, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great getaway for the family.

Arrived and at checkin I didn't quite like the room they had prepared for us at and the Huberta Lodge. After a lengthy discussion with management we finally reached an agreement, I paid a little extra and was upgraded to the nicer River Lodge. Room Tip: River Lodge is the one you see in most of the picture gallery and was worth the extra charge. Thomas our fantastic host and guide drove us to our new rooms were Portia settled us in and made us feel at home. Our new room was what I had initially expected, it had plenty of room and was very comfortable. We had a little tour of River Lodge which sits in a valley with luscious surroundings and wildlife. We had some Nyala grazing outside by our patio. The swimming pool did need some attention it took two days for them to get it into a condition that we could swim. All in all we had a memorable great stay. The highlight was dinning at the waterhole, the food was always delicious thanks to our chef Aubrey. Will certainly pay another visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

animals outside your window

Our stay was only one night but was still fantastic. On Arrival we arrived at our room to find hippos outside the living room window as well as a few other animals throughout the day. As we were in the house we were picked up and driven down to the lodge for our evening meal. We would highly recommend the early morning bush walk the guides were fantastic and very knowledgeable we were even able to get quite close to a family of giraffes. This is definitely somewhere we would recommend.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

stay was not good

Not good due to condition of bathroom