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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 5 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  The most amazing time! – My cousin and I did a two week trip and ended it off at Abendruhe.
    It was the most amazing venue and the units were so well equipped that… read more

    DominiqueJ868
    October 21, 2022
  • star rating  Thank you Anita and Gunter for making this Alida and my weekend memorable. They have a 5 star lodge. Treated us beyond measure. What an excellent place to get away… read more

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    March 14, 2019
  • star rating  We stayed in cabin nr 2,what a pleasant surprise this was,very neat cabins and the owners ,Günter and Anita,came around everyday to check if everything was in order.We were surprised… read more

    Wynbyl
    July 11, 2021
  • star rating  Anita and Gunther you guys are so humble, friendly and caring. Abendruhe is my favourite place to be. Absolutely clean. We didn’t want to leave. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else… read more

    charlenesmuts4
    February 26, 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

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    January 30, 2023
  • star rating  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

    muretvr
    January 6, 2020
  • star rating  Me and my extended family love staying at Abendruhe Lodge. its so tranquil, it has all the you require in fully equipped cabins. Anita and Gustav the owners… read more

    Robyn P
    January 2, 2020
  • star rating  For a place that is close to JHB this has to be one of the most relaxing places to go to for a quick get away the place has everything… read more

    Curious27905272950
    December 31, 2019
  • star rating  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
  • star rating  It was such a blessing just to be in the bush again. The host is wonderful and the cabins outstanding. You will definately see us again. You have everything one… read more

    MariskaG64
    July 19, 2020

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