Mpongo Private Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Enchanting countryside with lush river valleys and rolling hills.

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Explore this Eastern Cape Game Reserve, offering malaria-free safari lodges, only 35 minutes drive from East London.
Understated luxury and comfort at this accommodation in the Eastern Cape.
A beautiful and tranquil honeymoon destination in South Africa.
Open vehicle game drives allow for spectacular game viewing in the area.

  • Luxury en-suite rooms, chalets and Huberta Lodge
  • Fine cuisine at the restaurant built around a waterhole
  • Day and night game drives, conferences / weddings
  • Located just 40 minutes drive from East London airport


  • This luxury safari lodge in Eastern Cape has great facilities and Big Four game animals on a beautiful private game reserve close to the seaside city of East London. Enchanting countryside with lush river valleys and rolling hills can be found on this reserve which has 3 200 hectares of conservation land.

    Guests here can stay in affordable luxury accommodation in Mpongo River Lodge en-suite rooms and chalets, a lovely honeymoon suite or in Huberta Lodge. This Eastern Cape Game Reserve is named after the Umpongo River, which has played an important part in Xhosa history.

    Mpongo Game Reserve is located in a malaria fee environment, offering wonderful amenities and activities for every kind of guest, from the eco-tourist to high powered conference delegate, wedding guests, and of course the bride and groom.  Everyone is warmly welcomed with great service and hospitality.

    This malaria free safari destination has a wide variety of game and wildlife including Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, and Hippo, Giraffe and other grassland antelope as well as several bird species. Game drives are in open vehicles with a picnic stop for light refreshment, night drives are also offered.

    Delightful meals are served at Mpongo in the Huberta Restaurant, set in a raised position around a waterhole. Guests can enjoy a fusion of European and African cuisine while watching the hippos through large open windows as they linger by the water. The Buffalo Lapa (outdoor enclosure) is also a popular place for meals around the open fire.

    Mpongo Game Reserve can accommodate from 10 to 160 people seated in 2 conference or banqueting venues for small or large events. The rooms are stylish and air-conditioned and conference equipment can be provided. There are also other outdoor venues for breakaway sessions.

    At the River Lodge there is a swimming pool and nearby in East London a number of sandy beaches as well as shopping centres and historical attractions.

    Services at Mpongo Private Game Reserve:

  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Valet services
  • Safe
  • Secure onsite parking
  • Airport transfers


  • Understated luxury and comfort at this accommodation in the Eastern Cape.
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    A beautiful and tranquil honeymoon destination in South Africa.
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    Open vehicle game drives allow for spectacular game viewing in the area.
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    Provisional Reservation System
    Please note that all steps marked with a * must be completed for your provisional reservation to be processed!
    Staying at   Mpongo Game Reserve
    Step 1* Choose Accommodation Type.
    Huberta Lodge: Fully inclusive - Max People: 2
    River Lodge: Fully inclusive - Max People: 2
    Step 2* Please indicate the number of adults and the number of children below.
      adults children under 12
    Step 3* Choose accommodation start date and the number of nights you intend staying for below.
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