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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
- 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
- 110956123
Spent a very special two nights in Cabin 4. Very spacious, watched game drinking at watering hole. Spotlessly clean and comfortable interior with upstairs and downstairs accommodation. Comfy king beds… read more with fresh linen, clean bathroom. Kitchen well equipped and boma braai lends itself to bushveld environment. Friendly, hospitable hosts in Anita and Gunter – many thanks!
September 14, 2021 - LeratoElle
My first trip/getaway with the kids alone after losing my husband. I was anxious but couldn’t have picked a better place to just have some quiet and peaceful time… read more away from all the noise of the city and everything else. It is secluded and you really feel like you are the only people there. Perfect to reconnect as a family. The lodge is clean, and the cabins are equipped with everything you need and necessary comforts (electric blankets, aircon). We also enjoyed our game drive with Gunter, even though we never got to see that many animals it was still fun to be out in the "wild" and the kids enjoyed the snack break in the bush. Our stay was absolutely pleasant and we will surely be going back there again. The owners are friendly, welcoming and ready to assist with any request.
July 1, 2021 - Michelle C
Great value for money and an absolute gem.
It is very clean and the lodge goes above and beyond to make it a memorable and enjoyable experience.
The… read more lodged provides a relaxed environment with a view of a watering hole which attracts animals throughout the day.
January 7, 2020 - cfish2022
Wonderful accomodation and very accomodating – Very great accommodation and very wonderful individuals who own the lodge. Area is very busy for game life but overall a wonderful stay and interesting adventure – hope that the… read more traffic and hectic car environment can settle so the wildlife is not affected.
August 8, 2022 -
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
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March 27, 2019 - TLeeBC
Abendruhe game drives – Recommended by LookOut Safari Lodge and so convenient being collected and dropped off. Gunther is friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable about the flora, fauna and wildlife.… read more We learnt valuable information about the animals that we saw during the game drives. We did both a morning and late afternoon drive with Gunther and would highly recommend his services. Plus we got to see his lodge, Abendruhe, with his wife, Anita, showing us one of the wooden cabins. We plan to book a stay for later this year especially as each cabin offers a deck overlooking a waterhole. Thank you Gunther for the fabulous game drives!
May 23, 2021 - TLeeBC
After the 2 game drives by Gunther back in zany, we said we would book and stay at their lodge. Finally, we got the chance. The wooden cabin wants for… read more nothing as self catering and on top of that is serviced daily. We stayed in cabin 1 which is the closet to the water hole and had the fortunate opportunity to see so much game while sitting and relaxing on the wooden deck. Their is also a pool in the lodge to cool off from those hot days. As hosts, Gunther and Anita go out of their way to ensure your stay is perfect for you, thank you and as mentioned when we were leaving – we are coming back!!! More
October 3, 2021 - annamarieferreira50
We stayed in Chalet 3 most private of all Nice views over drinking hole Excellent hosts loved the honesty bar and swimming pool for sundowners Will visit soon saw many… read more game like zebra giraffe ostrich and blue wildebeest from the patio
September 30, 2020 - 211agnesm
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
June 25, 2021 - mannycorreia
Our second time visiting Abendruhe Lodge. Another amazing experience. The owners are very friendly, the location great and the cabin is a real treat. Thank you so much, what a… read more great place. Its become our 2nd home!!!
October 2, 2019
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