Irene Country Lodge, Autograph Collection® is located in the heart of the historic Irene village. African Pride Irene Country Lodge is centrally situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria and just 20 minutes from the Johannesburg International Airport. A haven of peace and tranquillity in the hub of South Africa’s economic heartland, Irene Country Lodge offers superior accommodation. Each room opens onto a private patio/balcony and overlooks a beautiful lake and the lush green meadows of an adjoining farm.