Mela Luxury Game Lodge

Mela Luxury Game Lodge is luxury Safari lodge within the Dinokeng Game Reserve, located in the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality near Pretoria, Gauteng Province. It was formerly known as Letsomong Lodge. This intimate lodge offers a range of accommodations, including air-conditioned safari Suites signature stone-capped chalets, and 3 self-catering units, catering to various needs from solo travelers to couples, families, social gatherings, commercial conferences, and team-building groups. Guests can unwind and rejuvenate in the serene setting, enjoying spa treatments, the pool, and a comfortable lounge area. For a more immersive experience, Mela offers exhilarating game drives, guided by experts who enhance your wildlife encounters. Adventure seekers can explore the surroundings on four-wheelers during quad trails, suitable for families, friends, and couples. Mela Luxury Game Lodge also provides enchanting wedding and conference venues. The wedding venue features a charming chapel and a choice of two distinct spaces – Nyadiwa Hall, with a capacity of 200, for grand celebrations, and Dalson Hall, accommodating up to 50 guests, for more intimate affairs. Additional dining options and a refreshments bar are available to enhance the celebration. Meanwhile, Dalson Hall offers a well-equipped conference venue for meetings, seminars, and corporate events, with optional catering services and refreshments to ensure the success and comfort of your gathering. Mela Luxury Game Lodge is the perfect destination for a memorable African experience, be it for leisure, celebrations, or business events.

Area Info

Mela Game Lodge is situated in the southern part of the Dinokeng Game Reserve, about an hour away from O R Tambo Airport.

Leeufontein Nature Reserve is 26 km from Mela Luxury Game Lodge, while Cullinan Train Station is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Wonderboom Airport, 47 km from the lodge.

Units and Rooms

Standard Suite Double Bed

Guests: 2

Our standard double suites have a hotel feel whilst still maintaining the bush-style ambiance. It is fitted with double beds, bathrooms are en-suite with a shower. It features an air-con, coffee station, bar fridge, and microwave. Breakfast is included.

Couple's Chalet

Guests: 2

Our spacious couple's chalet consists of a king bed with an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. It was designed to be further away from the other units, to create a little privacy. It has an air-conditioner, a coffee station, fridge, and microwave.

Honeymoon Suite

Guests: 2

A little haven inside Mela! Perfectly setting for honeymoon, sleeping 2 in a king-size bed. The contemporary bathroom is perfectly designed for couples, with two basins, a shower, and a bath. The unit has its own small private garden and sitting area.

Family Unit 1

Guests: 4

The family units have 2 bedrooms with 1 double and 2 single beds. It can accommodate up to 6 people as the lounge set can be converted into a sleeper couch. The bathroom is en-suite with a shower. It features a fully equipped kitchen and lounge area.

Friendship Room 1

Guests: 4

A weekend away with the mates? This room is perfect for you! The friendship room sleeps 4 in 4 single beds. The bathroom is en-suite with a shower and bath. The room has an air-conditioner, a coffee station, a fridge, and a microwave.

Safari House

Guests: 6

The Safari House is a family holiday home fitted with 3 bedrooms with a queen, double, and 2 single beds. The house features air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with coffee/tea facilities, bar fridge, microwave, oven, stove, and Wi-Fi.