About Us
Nestled within the bushveld of the Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve you will find the 4 Star graded Abendruhe Lodge with 5 superb air conditioned self-catering Log Cabins!
Whether on business or for leisure in the Reserve, Abendruhe will offer you the comfort of home within the bush. Enjoy a full bush experience with spectacular views, passing game and the perfect place to sip on a sun downer.
Experience the all of the wildlife Dinokeng Game reserve has to offer including lion, rhino, elephants, and cheetah. Join one of our professionally guided game drive or test your spotting skills by exploring the self drive route at your own pace.
Situated just 46km (34 minute drive) from Pretoria and 87 km(60 minute drive) from the OR Tambo International Airport, Abendruhe Lodge in Dinokeng Game Reserve is a place where one can gather your thoughts and forget the hustle and bustle of city life.
What We Offer
Self Catering
All of our cozy cabins are fully equipped for self catering. Enjoy a bushveld braai right on your stoep!
Game Drivers
Join our guide in an open safari vehicle exploring the magnificent African bushveld. Big 5 games drives make the most of latest sightings to provide animal spotting at its best.
All our Cabins comes with the following amenities!
- Aircon
- Free Wi-Fi
- TV with full DSTV bouquet
- Raised patio with own braai facilities (Charcoal braai)
- Private Boma
- View of the waterhole
- Complimentary coffee, tea, sugar, milk and rusks
- Complimentary bathroom amenities
- Watercooler with clean bottled water
- Daily servicing (including Sundays and public holidays)
- Safe
- Electric blankets in winter time
- Undercover parking next to the Unit
- Camping chairs
What Our Guests Have To Say
- TLeeBC
After the 2 game drives by Gunther back in May 2021, we said we would book and stay at their lodge. Finally, we got the chance. The wooden cabin wants… read more for nothing, was clean and had all that is required to meet your self catering needs and on top of that is serviced daily. We stayed in cabin 1 which is the closest to the water hole and had the fortunate opportunity to see much variety of game while sitting and relaxing on the wooden deck. There is a pool in the lodge to help you cool down from those hot summer days. As hosts, Gunther and Anita go out of their way to ensure your stay is perfect for you. Thank you and as mentioned, when we were leaving – we are coming back!!! More
October 5, 2021 - 537margarethaf
What a stay! – We recently stayed at Abendruhe Lodge for three nights and were absolutely overwhelmed by the hospitality of the hosts as well as the well equipped chalet. Spacious, sparkling clean… read more and very comfortable chalet, furnished with an exceptional eye for detail. Gunter and Anita are wonderful hosts who are willing to go the extra mile for their guests. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. The lodge is so peaceful and the location absolutely perfect. We can highly recommend Abendruhe as the best lodge we have ever stayed in at Dinokeng.
June 11, 2022 - 3Kinders
We just love to stay at Abendruhe lodge. Everytime a awesome experience. You sit on your stoep, relax, breath and during the day you will see a variety… read more of animals coming to the water holes to drink. The lodge cabins accommodation are Have everything you need on a self catering stay. Every time on our last day of stay, we leave with a heavy hart. Thank you Anita and Gunter, you are the best, caring and friendly, and always going out of your way to make every guest stay the Best Stay. Thank you Gunter for awesome game drives We will be back again!
August 8, 2019 -
5 Star Experience – Abendruhe Lodge in Dinokeng Game Reserve is the perfect out of town getaway. The hosts Anita and Gunter have beautifully designed cabins that are situated in a peaceful scenic area… read more and their attention to detail is amazing. We really appreciated the book in the cabin with restaurant and activities suggestions. We went to a couple of the restaurants in the area and loved them. Next time we will definitely do the game drive with Günter as it looks like a worthwhile experience. We left feeling rejuvenated and grateful for the incredible memories. A five-star recommendation for anyone planning a trip on the Dinokeng area.
Shingirirai
November 3, 2023 - Francois V
Excellent Accommodation and the personal touches from the owners makes for an excellent experience. Short drive from Pretoria.
The rooms are cozy and have all the basics you need… read more for a very nice stay. Back your bags and your food only, as this is all you need to enjoy your stay. A good book will just make it a little nicer…
Will deffinately be back.
June 22, 2020 -
What a fantastic stay! A great small concession that is only an hours drive from JHB. Friendly and welcoming hosts. The chalets are well equipped and the facilities are great.… read more A great bush experience so close to JHB!
CraigM2751
January 7, 2019 - T5970KPgailb
What a Gem… The owners went out of their way to make our stay a memorable one. We shall be visiting again soon. Could not find fault with anything at… read more this Lodge. Game drive was very informative and we saw some unusual sightings
December 9, 2021 - Cruiser27813959414
Very well maintained units. Beds are good quality. Some accommodation resorts let you long for your bed at home, but not here. Hosts welcome you on arrival and see to… read more possible needs their guests might have. (just wish that they will have single tariffs as well). I will be able to visit them more often then.
May 9, 2021 - Relax38088412324
Excellent place to stay. The lodges are so clean and fully equipped with everything. The hosts Anita and Gunter are so welcoming and go out of their way to make… read more you feel so welcome. My family and I had a wonderful stay. Beautiful scenery, great game drive and overall wonderful mid week getaway. We will definately be back.
July 18, 2019 - selulekompisane
The stat was fantastic, the service was superb, the view is just out of this world. We had a great stay at Abendruhe lodge, the only bummer was that it… read more was a short stay so we are definately coming back for a longer stay. If you live in city and want some time off to regroup and be one with nature than Abendruhe is the place. Thanks to Gunter and Anita for their devoted service
November 2, 2021
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