Mokoya Lodge

Mokoya Lodge is the epitome of tranquility and serenity in a Rustic, Bush style setting, situated on the banks of the Magalies River in Hekpoort, between the much loved Hartbeespoort Dam, the renowned Cradle of Humankind and the Historical town of Magaliesburg, overlooking the majestic Magaliesburg Mountains.

The ideal venue for conferencing, corporate events, bush weddings, leisure getaways, yoga, spiritual and detox retreats, dining, picnics, cycling and more.

Accommodation at Mokoya Lodge:
The lodge has 20 Rooms in total. 6 Standard Rooms situated upstairs, 7 Garden Rooms with a patio, 2 free standing stone Suites, 4 Family Rooms.
Our rooms do not have TVs in them, except for Family Room 19. We are offering an escape from the city life, a chance to reconnect with nature and each other.

Suites
We have 2 beautiful free standing stone and thatch cottages, ideal for couples. Each cottage has their own private patio, overlooking the tranquil gardens of Mokoya Lodge and the majestic Magaliesburg mountains.
- Double Bed
- Air Conditioner
- Electric Blanket for the colder nights
- Coffee/Tea maker
- En-suite Bathroom
- Garden Patio
- View of the Magaliesburg Mountains
- No TV (enjoy the opportunity of reconnecting with nature and each other)

Garden Rooms with patio
There are 7 Garden Rooms. Each room has their own private patio, overlooking our beautiful gardens and 5 of them have a view of the magnificent Magaliesburg Mountains.
- A King Size Bed or 2 x Single Beds
- Fan
- Heater and Electric Blanket for the winter months
- Coffee/Tea maker
- En-suite Bathroom
- Garden Patio

Standard Rooms - Upstairs
6 Standard Rooms situated upstairs. A simple, small, basic room with the basic amenities for the budget travellers.
- A King Size Bed or 2 x Single Beds
- Fan
- Heater and Electric Blanket for the winter months
- Coffee/Tea maker
- En-suite Bathroom

Family Room - Room 16
- A King Size Bed or 2 x Single Beds and a small sleeper couch
- Air Conditioner
- Electric Blanket for the colder nights
- Coffee/Tea making facilities
- En-suite Bathroom
- Garden Patio
- View of the Magaliesburg Mountains

Family Room - Room 19
- A Double Bed, 2 x Single Beds and a small sleeper couch
- Air Conditioner
- TV
- Electric Blanket for the colder nights
- Coffee/Tea making facilities
- En-suite Bathroom
- View of the Magaliesburg Mountains

Family Room - Room 20
- Two Connecting Rooms
- A Double Bed and 2 x Single Beds
- Electric Blanket for the colder nights
- Coffee/Tea making facilities
- En-suite Bathroom
- View of the Magaliesburg Mountains

Please note: We require a minimum of a 2 night stay for bookings over a long weekend.

The farm in Hekpoort is known as portion 354 of the farm Hartebeesfontein 472 JQ and has been in the Mclean family since 1970. It was used mainly as a residential home and country getaway. The original house, built by Denis Mclean, was struck by lightning in 1994 and was remodeled to accommodate the Mclean brothers families thereafter as a country retreat.

The property was leased out to River Bear Lodge from 1996 to 2008 and used by them for team building and conferencing.

Mokoya Lodge and Sweet Thyme Restaurant was founded by the Massey Mclean Family in 2009 when Raymond Massey returned from Germany as a Master Chef. It was then decided by all to convert the existing buildings and ready the Lapa for Bianca Masseys wedding which turned out to be a great gathering of the German and South African Families and Mokoya and Sweet Thyme were born.

The lodge grew from converting the existing buildings and upgrading the facilities, adding bathrooms and toilets to what you see today.

The natural stone cottages are some of the oldest buildings built with the natural rocks picked up on the farm. This has added character to the rooms and compliments the thatch roofs which add to the bush and country atmosphere.

The buildings have been placed in position to preserve the natural trees and bush that characterizes the property. The gardens have been carved out preserving the bush, and planted with shrubs and plants that survive the harsh winter frost and the summer droughts.

The lodge is managed by Raymond Massey and Hayley Livesey with a lot of loyal staff who make up the team that will make your stay with us most memorable.

Activities available at Mokoya Lodge:
- A Healing Touch at Mokoya Lodge
- Walking and Cycling Trails
- Bird watching
- Swimming pool
- Volleyball / Badminton court
- Team Building can be arranged on request.

Additional Activities In And Around The Magaliesburg Area:
- Bill Harrops Original Balloon Safaris
- Saddle Creek Adventures
- Big 5 Game Viewing
- Aerial Cableway (34km)
- Airboat Afrika @ Harties (28km)
- Canopy Tours Magalies (80km)
- Van Gaalen Cheese Farm (16km)
- De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre (49km)
- Maropeng Cradle of Humankind (28km)
- Lesedi Cultural Village (37km)
- Chameleon Village (29km)
- Elephant Sanctuary (30km)
- Monkey Sanctuary (30km)

Magaliesburg Conference Venue:
Mokoya Lodge is an exclusive conference venue in Gauteng, situated in the heart of Hekpoort near Magaliesburg and Hartbeespoort. With only a one hour drive from Pretoria or Johannesburg, our lodge is suitably located for small to medium sized meetings and conferences.

Offering exceptional service and delectable cuisine is what sets Mokoya Lodge apart as a preferred conference venue. The tranquil environment will allow your conference guests to be fully engaged in the happenings of the day, while we take care of everything else.

We have two Conference Venues seating 35 45 people comfortably according to seating requirements. Our friendly and efficient staff will set the venue best suited to your group and its requirements. Beautiful options are available for Breakaway venues or smaller group workshops during your sessions.

You are also able to enjoy a longer conference by staying overnight in our cottage-like bedrooms. We have 19 rooms, all with en suite bathrooms, and tea and coffee making facilities. Most rooms can be split into Twin Beds to allow for Sharing Delegates.

We are highly adaptable in our food offerings and our internationally trained Chef, Raymond Massey and staff can prepare a wide range of feasts depending on taste and preferences.

Mokoya Lodge prides itself in being flexible and will work around any dietary requirements provided we are notified within a reasonable amount of time.

We are also able to create a tailor-made conference package for you and will make sure to design the ideal event for you and your guests.

Focus on your business we will do the rest!