Mont Eco Game Reserve
Mont Eco Game Reserve, Montagu
Succulent Karoo biome · Leopard · Lion
Can support Cape Leopard Trust and more
Price on request
Inside park
Where to stay in and near Mont Eco Private Game Reserve
Big 5 private game reserve in the Klein Karoo, 2.5hrs from Cape Town
Western Cape, South Africa
Big FiveMalaria-free
About Mont Eco Private Game Reserve
Mont Eco is a Big Five reserve in the Klein Karoo near Montagu, about two and a half hours from Cape Town, set in a valley of mountains and succulent Karoo scrub with a strong stand of spekboom. It is malaria-free and small, with a single lodge, guided drives and bush walks, and it combines wildlife with the Route 62 wine and Montagu's hot springs. The reserve is a rehabilitation story: farmland restored to veld and restocked with elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and leopard. For a Cape Town trip it is the reserve that fits a wine-route itinerary.
Things to do: Game drives · Guided walk · Wine tasting
Where you can stay: Luxury Safari Lodge
Wildlife near Mont Eco Private Game Reserve
What people record most across Western Cape. Past sightings, never a guarantee.
From iNaturalist records across Western Cape, not confirmed sightings inside this reserve.
Stay in & near Mont Eco Private Game Reserve
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
When to visit Mont Eco Private Game Reserve
Mont Eco Private Game Reserve is dry for most of the year: no month averages more than 39 mm of rain, and November is the wettest. January is the hottest month, with average highs of about 29°C, and July the coolest, with average lows of about 5°C.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Average high (°C) | Average low (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26 | 29 | 15 |
| February | 21 | 29 | 15 |
| March | 32 | 27 | 14 |
| April | 29 | 23 | 11 |
| May | 25 | 21 | 8 |
| June | 36 | 17 | 6 |
| July | 31 | 17 | 5 |
| August | 31 | 18 | 5 |
| September | 24 | 20 | 7 |
| October | 33 | 23 | 10 |
| November | 39 | 25 | 12 |
| December | 25 | 27 | 14 |
Averages for 2005 to 2024 at the park's centre point, about 695 m above sea level. Weather data from Open-Meteo.com (opens in a new tab) (ERA5), CC BY 4.0.
Getting there
One stay we sell in Mont Eco Private Game Reserve. Tap the pin for the listing.
33.6480° S, 20.4390° E230 km from Cape TownOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Why book here
Your stay helps keep Mont Eco Private Game Reserve wild
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
- Built into every booking
- A conservation share
- Where it goes
- Local causes & communities
Mont Eco Private Game Reserve: your questions
Where is Mont Eco Private Game Reserve?
Mont Eco Private Game Reserve is in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Mont Eco Private Game Reserve malaria-free?
Yes. Mont Eco Private Game Reserve is in an area recorded as malaria-free, which is why it is a common choice for families with young children and for a first safari. Malaria risk can shift with the season and the year, so confirm current advice with a travel clinic before you go.
Does Mont Eco Private Game Reserve have the Big Five?
Yes. Mont Eco Private Game Reserve is a Big Five area, home to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.
What wildlife can you see near Mont Eco Private Game Reserve?
In Western Cape, commonly recorded species include animals such as Cape Dwarf Chameleon, Cape Fur Seal, Southern Right Whale, Cape Grysbok and birds including Agulhas Long-billed Lark, Red-necked Phalarope, Northern Giant Petrel, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.
When is the rainy season at Mont Eco Private Game Reserve?
Mont Eco Private Game Reserve is dry for most of the year: no month averages more than 39 mm of rain, and November is the wettest. January is the hottest month, with average highs of about 29°C, and July the coolest, with average lows of about 5°C. Averages for 2005 to 2024 at the park's centre point, about 695 m above sea level.
When is the best time to visit Mont Eco Private Game Reserve?
The best time to visit Mont Eco Private Game Reserve is Year-round (peak: Dec-Mar).
What is there to do at Mont Eco Private Game Reserve?
Popular activities at Mont Eco Private Game Reserve include game drives, guided walk, wine tasting.
Where can you stay in Mont Eco Private Game Reserve?
Places to stay inside Mont Eco Private Game Reserve include Mont Eco Game Reserve. Request them on Spekboom and pay once your dates are confirmed. Every booking funds conservation.
Parks near Mont Eco Private Game Reserve
The closest parks and reserves. Distances run centre to centre, as the crow flies.
Anysberg Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
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Malaria-free
Marloth Nature Reserve
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Marloth Nature ReserveProvincial Nature Reserve · 33 km
Swellendam mountains
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Bontebok National Park
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Bontebok National ParkNational Park · 47 km
Protects bontebok antelope
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Official information
- Park website: montecogamereserve.com/ (opens in a new tab)
