This establishment is well situated, you get rest for your soul with the quietness. Overlooking the dam and animals you do not need to travel. The hosts were very friendly… read more and accommodative, we felt welcomed.The unit and surroundings are very clean, neat and well equipped. This place is a must to visit!!!!!

  Every moment was absolutely wonderful. It was a last minute trip that i booked that turned into a real gem.

We received the warmest of welcomes from the staff… read more and were graciously welcomed to the stunning and immaculate room with one of the most amazing views and were treated to spectacular game drives.

I am looking forward to my next stay which will be longer.

  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.

  The moment we arrived we knew we made an excellent choice!! With a warm and friendly welcome we felt right at home and ready to relax. Our weekend away was… read more filled with lots of laughter and many great memories. Thank you Gunter and Anita for hosting us – sure to be back!

  Have travelled extensively across South Africa. Found this gem of a self-catering lodge just 80 km from home. From arrival to departure our attentive hosts Gunther and Anita made us… read more feel welcome, ensuring that the little details not normally attended to by other places of accommodation was attended to without us asking. The rooms are comfortable, a king size bed and air conditioning for those warm South African summer days. Every room has its own personal viewing deck with a view of the wildlife coming to drink at the lodge dam of which was plentiful. The giraffe bending down to quench its thirst was a personal high-light. Gunther was a knowledgeable field guide on our many game drives ensuring that all guests receive personal attention. Indeed a home away from home. Will be visiting again soon.

  Would like to thank Anita and Gunter for such hospitality, allowing us to escape from reality during our varsity break. Would highly recommend this lodge to my friends and family.… read more The rooms were spacious and clean and we loved the ‘Honesty Bar’ by the pool, thought it was a lovely idea. Would also recommend the game drive, Gunter was highly knowledgeable and we even saw a Jackal. Anyone in jhb or pta looking for a weekend getaway, look no further than the Abendruhe Lodge. More

  The establishment was clean and perfect for what we needed. The hosts are really nice German people and we were well received. The pool was heaven.
We did do a… read more game drive the sunday morning – 10am but prob too late to see all the game but it was good. Note that they do have limited big 5 so there is always a possibility of missing them as the reserve is quite big. We loved it….

  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 from the busy city life and propose to your girlfriend.

  We had a lovely weekend stay at Abendruhe. Anita and Gunther are fantastic hosts. The chalets are well equipped and very neat, clean and welcoming. Gunther’s game drive was excellent!… read more We will definitely return!

  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