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Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve – A unique African safari experience outside East London

While it’s just a short 35km drive from the East London CBD, it’s easy to be lost in the seclusion and natural beauty of the 3-Star Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve.

Mpongo Game Reserve is located in a Malaria-free part of the Eastern Cape and offers a unique blend of luxury accommodation and wildlife experiences on a 3500ha property. The reserve is home to a variety of African wildlife – elephants, buffalos, giraffes, numerous antelope and bird species.

Your hosts have made this reserve perfect for your enjoyment including putting in place various Covid-19 protocols to ensure your ease of mind during your time with them. It’s expected – Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve is part of the award-winning Premier Hotels & Resortsbrand, which runs several other top business and leisure destinations across South Africa.

Needless to say, many of their previous guests had many wonderful things to say about the hospitality, facilities and their overall experiences at Mpongo Game Lodge.

Accommodation at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve

You have four accommodation options for your stay at Mpongo Private Game Reserve. Mpongo’s Huberta Lodgeis wheelchair-friendly andboasts six African-colonial styled rooms that come with all the modern amenities you’d expect from a luxury lodge. Amenities include on-site parking, restaurant, Wi-Fi internet, a kids’ education centre, an animal encounter area, bar, lounge as well as DStv in the lounge.

Also popular with guests is the Indlovu Lodge– a luxury hilltop accommodation option. Needless to say, Indlovu Lodge offers incredible views of the reserve and the landscapes beyond. It offers standard rooms and dormitory accommodation with a shared communal lounge, dining room. Guests at Indlovu have access to their own private swimming pool.

You will also enjoy your stay at River Lodge, which offers luxuryaccommodation in the heart of the reserve. It boasts 10 elegant Deluxe Rooms, a luxurious Suite and three private Chalets that enjoy spectacular views of the nearby Umpongo River. Amenities include a bar, on-site parking, a restaurant, swimming pool and Wi-Fi.

Need more privacy and seclusion? Choose the Umthombe Bush Villa. Also situated in the heart of the reserve, this exclusive luxurious bush villa is ideal for EXCO / Board meetings as well as intimate family gatherings on a full service basis. It boasts five luxury King Bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Note that it can only be booked as an entire lodge.

See their accommodation rates HERE. You can make your online booking HERE. Take advantage of their specials HERE.

Facilities at Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve

Dining at the game reserve is an experience in itself. Sumptuous African-European cuisine is prepared fresh on-site at the Huberta Restaurant where you can enjoy your meals while watching animals at the nearby watering hole.

Looking to host your event or function out in the bush? You’ll love their conference facilities. Other guest facilities include ample, secure parking, swimming pools and daily housekeeping. See all their facilities HERE.

Things to do at Mpongo Private Game Reserve

There are many ways to explore the Mpongo Private Game Reserve. Try game drives, safari walks as well as Team Building Activities, which can be tailor-made to your specific needs.

Reviews from previous guests

“The service we experienced was of the highest quality. Every member of the staff gave superlative attention to detail. The quality of the food was of the highest order. The room was perfectly clean and oh so big. There is no air-conditioning but the fan was very efficient. If you need to wind down the serenity of this place is just what you need,” wrote Vernon Hawtrey on their TripAdvisor page.

Hekpoortheksie added; “Very wonderful staff. Received with love. Excellent buffets / food. Game drive is fun and relaxing. And a visit to the tribal village was organized for us with handcraft etc. Really amazing and the elephants are beautiful.”

“We only stayed for one night at the well-appointed River Lodge. Mpongo has the most friendly and helpful staff! The little welcoming touches in our rooms was such a nice gesture. The food was delicious too. Cosmos and his team are the true gems of this lovely Reserve – thank you for our very relaxing stay!” said Coco Karoo.

Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve is located in the Macleantown District, N6 National Road, East London. For bookings, call +27 (0) 43 742 9000/2/4 or email info@mpongo.com. Visit them online at www.premierhotels.co.za/hotels/mpongo-private-game-reserve today. Here is their location on Google Maps. Also follow them on Facebook HERE and on Instagram HERE.

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