A Beyond Ordinary Big 5 Experience

About Us

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.

Our Log Cabins

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

We had a great weekend at Abendruhe Lodge.The hosts (Gunther and Anita Scheffold) went out of their way to make us as comfortable as possible.Their daily attention was very welcome.We… read more

le0nvilj0en
July 20, 2020
Great experience, lovely place, Anita and Gunter lovely hosts! Absolutely spotless room, spacious, well equipped… Beautiful boma area, loved every moment , felt absolutely at home being there! Thank you!

kerry100scott
September 13, 2020
The owners do really take pride in every little aspect of the chalet, the view from the front porch was amazing with animals passing in the opening and around the… read more

wicusbezuidenhout
July 25, 2022
We stayed at Abendruhe from 13 to 16 Nov 2020 with our daughter, her husband and two small children. We enjoyed our stay very much. Everything was perfect and the… read more

helet405
November 23, 2020
Wonderful place to unwind! Chilling on the patio and watching the game are such a privilege. The owners are amazing and a must do is a game drive with… read more

lizeln
June 6, 2021
Perfect Getaway – We loved every second of our time at the Lodge. Great location, a fantastic place to stay and be in nature. We did a game drive and it was truly… read more

heatherz806
September 11, 2023
We really enjoyed our stay here, it was lovely. The units are modern and have everything you need for self catering. Very spacious and private. Loved the fact that we… read more

elizabethesch
September 1, 2020
Quiet place "Abendruhe!" with lovely view into the bush. Very friedly and helpful owners. The cabins are very luxury equipped. Perfect! Will definitively come agsin and promote.
A little campsite… read more

mail353
January 5, 2020
Fantastic Weekend Away – From the first contact made til the time we left – everything was perfect. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Had the most amazing time. The surprise put out for my… read more

Go181379
December 5, 2022
Thank you Anita and Gunter.

You feel welcomed from the minute you drive in. Anita and Gunter are super friendly and helpful.
The cabins are beautifully set out… read more

ruffnutb
February 5, 2021