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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
- Airfryer
- 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
- 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 - muretvr
We had a fantastic stay (our 3rd time ) at Abendruhe Lodge. Anita and Gunther have a wonderful team and they themselves are the best hosts ever. It feels like… read more home to my family. We enjoyed the accommodation and other facilities as always and it was so great just to be in the bush again. we will always go back.
January 6, 2020 - neil270
Excellent service from the hosts ensuring everything is well, the chalets were lovely, neat and clean. Braai facilities great, courtesy bar and pool area top drawer. Great spot for a… read more relaxing time in nature and just around the corner.
November 8, 2021 - Nicolle M
My son (18months) and I visited Abendruhe and we had such a wonderful time. The Cabins are well kept and modern with everything you need to… read more make it feel like home. We stayed in cabin 1, and had a beautiful view of the water whole. I would strongly recommend abendruhe to all friends and family.
November 28, 2019 - WynandSchutte
We are a family of 4. This was our 3rd visit to Abendruhe Lodge and I can honestly say, we will keep on going back many more times. Anita and… read more Günter, you are the best! Always making our stay unforgettable. Thank you for checking up on us every evening, just to make sure that everything is in order 🙂
The cabins are cozy and have everything you need, seriously… EVERYTHING YOU NEED! Comfortable beds, Dstv, Wifi, Aircon, not to mention every utensil you will ever need…even my favorite, the all-important "braai-bak"! Nice cozy spot for your own little bonfire and your own braaier, overlooking the watering hole… Man, it is awesome!
Our game drive with Günter was exceptional. His knowledge of the bird-live and other animals is amazing. Learned so much during this time and the kids loved it!
I am only going to say this once… Don’t miss out… Book your stay at Abendruhe Lodge. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed.
Thanks again Anita and Günter for sharing your little piece of heaven with us!
See you soon!
Wynand, Leandra, Wiann and Leané Schutte More
October 28, 2021 - tammyarlow
Wow what can I say. My hubby and I had an awesome stay. Accommodation was relaxing, comfortable and homely. A home away from home. Cabins are spacious, neat and clean.… read more Definitely value for your money. Anita and Gunter popped over every night to check on us. House keeping ladies was professional, happy and friendly. Saw alot of different animals from our deck. Definitely would recommend to family and friends. If you worry about Covid, don’t be. The lodge sticts to the COVID-19 protocols. Definitely gonna go back for another visit.
July 18, 2021 - Hoensietravels
Dear valued guest
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us. It is not often that I am at a loss for words, but… read more this time I truly am. Thank you so much for this beautiful and kind words. Our gratitude cannot be expressed enough!!
It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and your family here at Abendruhe, that little toddler of yours was a delight and brought a smile to the face many times. The whole family’s friendliness, kindness and easygoing attitude made your visit one we will not forget very soon.
Abendruhe is all about what we can offer to our guests!
We indeed look forward to welcome you back to Abendruhe in the near future.
Kind regards,
Anita and Gunter
January 14, 2020 - barbaragrover
We had a fantastic breakaway in the bush, next to nature! Everything was perfect from beginning to end could not have wished for more! Anita and Gunter were faultless… read more hosts. Loved the game drives, Gunter was most informative.
September 25, 2020 - wpstruweg
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 The bedding is nice with a aircon to keep you warm on cold nights and cold on warm nights. The bar and pool is lovely for having a drink with friends as you view the late afternoon skies of the African bushveld.
June 28, 2020 - pva1
Gunther and Anita are the perfect hosts. They are friendly and did everything to make our stay unforgettable.
When we arrived our room was perfectly clean and we immediately felt… read more at home.
All the utensils and much more are available and in working order in the room, kitchen and bathroom.
The view from our chalet on the water holes was a wonderful experience as a lot of animals came for a drink as we sat on our veranda.
Not to mention the quietness and peacefulness that is so important when staying in the bush.
Abendruhe can be upgraded to a 5 star lodge.
August 1, 2020
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