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 also enjoyed the personal attention of Gunther on a game drive.

  It’s clear that Anita and günter have put their heart and soul into creating this 5 star bush oasis.
You are able to get the best of both worlds,the total… read more isolation of the bush enjoyed in a 5star luxury hotel.
The cabins are amazing,home from home,with everything you could possibly need.

We needed a break from the city and it worked wonders.
Günters game drives are informative and fruitful with many different animals to be seen.

This was honestly the most relaxing get away ever,just what you need to recharge and get ready to face the rat race once again.
Thanks Anita and günter for everything !
We felt like we were saying goodbye to family when leaving.

Gary Kristy Camden More

  Beautiful Accommodation – Took my family to Abendruhe Lodge for a weekend getaway, and we were absolutely blown away by the service we received. The lodge was breathtakingly beautiful. There is a beautiful… read more watering hole that attracted many animals that we could watch daily. I’ll definitely be back!

  What an amazing weekend! It was our 2nd time visiting Abendruhe and we will definitely be returning! Great lodge, friendly staff – everything you could wish for! Perfect location and… read more amenities! Anita and Gunter are friendly and welcoming hosts and their lodge is everything you will ever need for a bush getaway!

  Very good and comfortable. Sadly the season wasn’t that great for seeing a lot of diversity in large animals, but through no fault of the lodge! A good place for… read more a breakaway indeed. Very relaxing and within reach of everything you may need.

  Lovely accommodation that was super clean! The cabin had everything you need. Anita even added an electric blanket due to the cold weather.
Very safe and secure.
Thank… read more you Anita and Gunter for a great weekend!

  What an awesome 5 days it was! Pleasant hosts who treat you like family going the extra mile, great curtains to ensure darkness for good night’s rest, June is a… read more great time of year with mild weather and the cabin handles the temperatures well, Game drive was wonderful with 5-star snacks added, service not too early and thorough but fast, pampering luxuries just wonderful, linen crisp, interior brand new & neat: perfection indeed, emails & WhatsApp for excellent communication, useful info given in a leather bound booklet, Gunter’s gorgeous photos on canvas creates an authentic atmosphere, I enjoyed the best lighting by many spot lights in the roof, cupboard & mirrors, gas stove helps during load shedding, chairs & grill chef for braai on the patio is 5-star! Money well spent! Memories galore! Will be back! More

  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.

  When we arrived we were welcomed at the gate and reception. They are covid-19 safe and our room was immaculately clean and had a sanitizer as you entered. The room… read more was clean, tidy and cosy, with everything you need for a winter bush weekend getaway. They had an awesome braai and firepit area per unit with was really private and lovely to enjoy a braai and relaxing with marsh-mellows in the evening. You can also go on a game drive with Abendruhe Lodge, or buy a permit to go in your own 4×4. We have a little one so we opted to go on our own and had a lovely picnic along the way. There is a watering whole right in front of where we stayed and when we arrived there were many wildebeest in front of our room. I would definitely recommend staying there and am sure my family will be back! More

  Everything was great, except the cabin need salad spoons and 1 or 2 extra small salad bowls.
also, in summer it is too hot to do you drive at 4pm… read more maybe this should be done about 4.30. We felt very welcome on arrival.