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6-Day Big 5 Safari in Dinokeng

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Overview

Mongena Game Lodge is situated in the malaria-free Dinokeng Game Reserve, the only free-roaming Big 5 game reserve in the province of Gauteng, South Africa, covering approximately 21,000 hectares for guests to explore on an African safari.

Varying terrain and vegetation, from bushveld to grassy floodplains and thornveld including the Mongena Lake and its surrounding wetlands support the browsing and grazing species that are best enjoyed either by a guided Big 5 safari with qualified rangers or via the self-drive game route.

Guests have the opportunity to spot lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, zebra, brown hyena, wildebeest, waterbuck, hippo and crocodiles - to name but a few! When it comes to birdlife, there are over 300 bird species to see, including fish eagles, the endangered blue crane and a breeding pair of martial eagles.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive at Dinokeng Private Game Reserve

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Arrive at Dinokeng Private Game Reserve

Today, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to the Dinokeng Private Game Reserve. You'll check-in at the Mongena Game Lodge and freshen up before your first safari experience. In the afternoon, you'll experience the African bush with qualified rangers and trackers on the well-maintained fleet of game safari vehicles taking you to the best lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah and hippo sightings imaginable.

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    Accommodation

    Mongena Private Game Lodge4 star

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    Activities

    Dinokeng Game Reserve Afternoon Drive

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dinokeng Game Reserve

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Gauteng

Day 2

Dinokeng Game Reserve & The Big 5

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Dinokeng Game Reserve & The Big 5

Begin your day with an early rise and then set off on Big 5 safari for a spectacular bush experience. Make sure not to miss any of the wildlife animals to tick off on your bucket list. Later, what better way to end the day than on a sundown boat cruise? Board the luxury boat for a sunset cruise and watch the sky turn to a romantic purple-blue whilst listening to the African fish eagle's cry. The dam and its adjoining wetlands lend themselves to splendid bird watching.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Mongena Private Game Lodge4 star

  • activities icon
    Activities

    Dinokeng Game Reserve Morning Drive

    Mongena Game Lodge Sunset Cruise

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Gauteng

Day 3

Let's Experience the Landscapes

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Let's Experience the Landscapes

A game drive in an open safari vehicle not only gets you closer – you can smell nature and your sight is increased by the elevated seating position – but your experience is enriched by the wealth of knowledge and experience that the qualified field guides are sharing. Today, you'll head out twice on safari into the Dinokeng Game Reserve - once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Both are guaranteed to be thrilling experiences.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Mongena Private Game Lodge4 star

  • activities icon
    Activities

    Dinokeng Game Reserve Morning Drive

    Dinokeng Game Reserve Afternoon Drive

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Gauteng

Day 4

That Safari Feeling

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That Safari Feeling

You can’t get more exposure than with a guided bushwalk. In very small groups guided by two specially trained guides, it is all about tracking animals and observing them in their natural habitat without them even sensing that you are there. Being on foot gets you so much closer, especially to the small things that you otherwise may ignore. Alternatively, you can embark on a hot air balloon safari which flies predominantly over the Dinokeng Game Reserve.

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    Accommodation

    Mongena Private Game Lodge4 star

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    Activities

    Big 5 Balloon SafariOptional Activity

    Dinokeng Game Reserve Guided Bush WalkOptional Activity

    Mongena Game Lodge Sunset Cruise

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Gauteng

Day 5

Safari and More Safari

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Safari and More Safari

This is your final day to try and find the final of the Big 5 if you have not yet seen them all. Relax and enjoy the bush feeling while your guide shares some final facts about the game reserve. In the evening, you'll board the luxury boat for a sunset cruise and watch the sky turn to a romantic purple-blue whilst listening to the African fish eagle's cry. It will be a magic end to your trip in the Dinokeng Game Reserve.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Mongena Private Game Lodge4 star

  • activities icon
    Activities

    Dinokeng Game Reserve Morning Drive

    Mongena Game Lodge Sunset Cruise

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Gauteng

Day 6

Dinokeng to Johannesburg

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Dinokeng to Johannesburg

After the morning game drive, your Big 5 safari tour comes to a close and you will be met by the local representative who will transfer you to the airport for your departure.

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    Activities

    Dinokeng Game Reserve Morning Drive

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dinokeng Game Reserve to O.R. Tambo International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

  • destination icon
    Destinations

    Gauteng

Included in Price

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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