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A Beyond Ordinary Big 5 Experience

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Nestled within the bushveld of the Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve you will find the 4 Star graded Abendruhe Lodge with 4 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

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Self Catering

All of our cozy cabins are fully equipped for self catering. Enjoy a bushveld braai right on your stoep!

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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.

Lodge as seen from the air

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

  • star rating  Abendruhe game drives – Recommended by LookOut Safari Lodge and so convenient being collected and dropped off. Gunther is friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable about the flora, fauna and wildlife.… read more

    TLeeBC
    May 23, 2021
  • star rating  5 Star Stay!!! – We spend 2 nights at Abendruhe Lodge, Dinokeng. The Owners, Anita and Gunter were amazing, friendly and helpful. The Cabins are modern, clean and above all comfortable! The amenities… read more

    avatar thumb HellieG68
    November 12, 2023
  • star rating  Wonderful lodge with great owners! Beautiful view of the great African sunrise and a nice view of a waterhole where some animals might just come for a late afternoon drink.… read more

    wpstruweg
    June 28, 2020
  • star rating  We loved how well thought out the lodge was. Pretty much everything you could think of needing was available, and all very comfortably laid out. Comfy, clean and quiet and… read more

    avatar thumb zain222022
    October 10, 2022
  • star rating  It was our 3rd anniversary and it was made to be very special thabjs to Anita and Gunther. The cabin was pristine and one of the best we have seen.… read more

    Mikepilots
    September 24, 2021
  • star rating  Lovely stay – We stayed at the loft cabin for 2 nights with 2 adults and 4 children. It was wonderful. The cabin is well fitted, with light switches at the right spots… read more

    Ilja B
    July 21, 2022
  • star rating  These self-catering cottages are about 1 hour and 15 minutes away from the Northern Suburbs of Johberg. They are very well kitted out, and all you need to bring is… read more

    kleet2020
    July 16, 2020
  • star rating  It was a wonderful weekend away. We really enjoyed it. The rooms had a view of the watering hole. We saw wildlife from the chalet patio. It was really beautiful.… read more

    avatar thumb priyastorm
    January 30, 2023
  • star rating  Excellent Stay at Abendruhe – We had an awesome stay at Abendruhe Lodge, Anita and Gunther is excellent hosts and come pass daily to check if we need something. The Lodge is extremely neat and… read more

    avatar thumb l0uiseventer
    January 8, 2024
  • star rating  This is a wonderful stay- only about an hour from Johannesburg. Anita and Gunter are great hosts! Clean, air condtioned and lovley pool looking out to water hole with grazing… read more

    avatar thumb Myr L
    January 28, 2019

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