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Dinokeng Accommodation in the Heart of the Bush
Welcome to Abendruhe Lodge, a peaceful bush retreat located in the beautiful Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve, just a short drive from Pretoria.
If you are looking for relaxing Dinokeng accommodation, a romantic weekend escape, or a nature-filled getaway close to the city, Abendruhe Lodge offers the perfect place to slow down and reconnect with nature.
Surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African bushveld, guests can enjoy comfortable private cabins, wildlife sightings, and tranquil evenings under the stars.
Peaceful Accommodation Near Camp Discovery
Abendruhe Lodge is conveniently located 15 minutes from Camp Discovery, making it an ideal base for visitors exploring the reserve or attending activities in the area.
Guests can enjoy the best of both worlds – easy access to Dinokeng’s attractions while staying in a quiet and private bush setting away from busy tourist areas.
Whether you are visiting for a weekend adventure or a peaceful retreat, our lodge offers comfortable accommodation in one of Gauteng’s most beautiful wildlife destinations.
Comfortable Bush Cabins in Dinokeng
Our carefully designed cabins offer a relaxing space where guests can unwind and enjoy the surrounding bushveld.
Each cabin provides privacy, comfort, and the opportunity to experience nature right on your doorstep. Wake up to birdsong, enjoy coffee on your private deck, and end the day with a traditional braai under the African sky.
Abendruhe Lodge offers the perfect setting for:
Romantic getaways in Dinokeng
Weekend escapes from Pretoria and Johannesburg
Family stays in the bush
Nature and wildlife lovers
Experience the Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve
The Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve is Gauteng’s only Big Five reserve and offers visitors an unforgettable wildlife experience just an hour from Pretoria.
Guests staying at Abendruhe Lodge can enjoy a wide range of activities in the reserve, including:
Self-drive wildlife viewing
Guided game drives
Bird watching
Bush walks
Outdoor adventures and activities
The reserve is home to lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard, and many other species, making every visit a unique bush experience.
Why Guests Love Staying at Abendruhe Lodge
Guests return to Abendruhe Lodge because of its peaceful atmosphere, warm hospitality, and beautiful natural surroundings.
Reasons guests choose our lodge include:
Located inside Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve
Peaceful and private bush accommodation
Close to Camp Discovery and other attractions
Comfortable cabins surrounded by nature
Wildlife sightings around the lodge
Perfect for weekend getaways near Pretoria
Your Perfect Dinokeng Weekend Getaway
If you are searching for Dinokeng accommodation that offers peace, comfort, and authentic bushveld charm, Abendruhe Lodge provides the perfect escape from city life.
With limited cabins available, guests can enjoy an intimate and relaxing stay while exploring everything the Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve has to offer.
Book your stay at Abendruhe Lodge and experience the beauty of the African bush just outside Pretoria.
What We Offer
Self Catering accommodation
All of our cozy cabins are fully equipped for self catering. Enjoy a bushveld braai right on your stoep!
Game Drives
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
- 648adelev
We had a very good stay at Abendruhe. Lovely clean cabins and the aircon was a bonus! The game drive was also very nice. Would definitely recommend Abendruhe if you… read more need to escape the city for a few days.
November 17, 2020 - verna137
What a lovely place for a rest in the bush. Chalets are beautiful and well equipped. The chalets are well spaced from each other. The splash pool and honesty bar… read more are lovely.Gunter and Anita are wonderful hosts, always available if needed. There are two water holes to watch the animals come down to drink. The game drives that Gunter does are wonderful and he is very knowledgeable about the animals .
March 8, 2021 - 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 - 207jrose
hi Anita and Gunther,
thank you so much for making this an awesome weekend. We had a wonderful time at Abendruhe, very relaxing and just what the family needed.… read more Our only regret is not seeing the lion kill with the cheetah interaction, we should have said yes to that game drive. We are looking forward to visiting you again in the near future.
September 2, 2019 - claudiabS9016IV
My boyfriend and I wanted a weekend away to relax and really feel like we away from the busy city. Abendruhe Lodge is exactly what you need to relax and… read more wake up to the scenery of animals drinking water at the watering hole which is right in front of your room. The rooms are so clean and spacious, you feel like you have your own little home for the weekend. Gunther took us on an afternoon game drive which was incredible, we got so close to the animals and we learnt so much, Gunther knows everything about every animal. Anita is so welcoming and makes you feel like family. Will definitely be back soon.
September 29, 2019 -
Best Value – Abendruhe will definately see us again. What a special place in the bush. Günter & Anita are super, caring hosts and game frives in a converted Pajero are the most… read more comfortable you will get! Lovely extras ate an honesty bar, pool, watering hole and swing ball.
Almut B
May 8, 2023 - alfbotha
Dear Gunter and Anita
What an awesome week we had. You both went out of your way to make us welcome, even had welcoming board with our… read more names on when we arrived. The chalets very comfortable and we had an absolute treat when sitting on the porch. Chalet close to fence and on a day, three giraffes, wildebeest, Eland, Kudu, Impala and Zebra were feeding just beyond the fence. Although we did not see the big five while on game drive, we did see Cheetah and five cubs. Our chalet was serviced not by one, but four cleaners who were very efficient and friendly. All in all, we had a lovely time at Abendruhe and can’t wait to go back again. Thank you very much. More
January 19, 2021 - RhonwenJames
A fabulous escape! – Gunter and Anita have created a tranquil haven with the most well equipped cabins we have ever seen. They are helpful and attentive without being intrusive. Gunther’s game drive was… read more fun and we loved that he loved the small animals as well as big – 4 jacana chick’s! The watering hole just the other side of the fence attracts a variety of game and birds, and we saw a jackal canter by while having a braai on the stoop. Abendruhe scores very high on the relaxation scale and we will definitely stay there again.
November 4, 2022 - lynneR3172YR
Our family recently visited the Dinokeng Reserve. We stayed at Abendruhe Lodge. We loved every minute of our visit at Abendruhe Lodge and had a fantastic time. We will definitely… read more book at Abendruhe next time.
August 18, 2020 -
What a lovely place. We stayed in chalet no. 3, and although it is the furthest from Abendruhe’s own waterhole, we actually preferred this location as you are almost… read more on your own. The unit is very neat and tidy with everything you need away from home. Simply loved Gunter’s photos of animals taken in the reserve that adorns the wood panel walls. This lends a nice touch to this serene place in the bush. Loved the wide open view from the well sized patio. Anita and Gunter run superb establishment, and we’ll definitely be back.
trevord822
January 9, 2023
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