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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
- Cruiser27813959414
Very well maintained units. Beds are good quality. Some accommodation resorts let you long for your bed at home, but not here. Hosts welcome you on arrival and see to… read more possible needs their guests might have. (just wish that they will have single tariffs as well). I will be able to visit them more often then.
May 9, 2021 - patrickv8482020
It was our first time visiting Dinokeng nature reserve. The lodge is in a perfect location and the unit is spotless and very well equipped. Anita and Gunter are great… read more hosts and we highly recommend this wonderful place to everyone. Will definitely be back soon.
October 5, 2020 - carinerasmus
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!
March 23, 2021 - Zaan2015
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!
July 28, 2019 - 537margarethaf
What a stay! – We recently stayed at Abendruhe Lodge for three nights and were absolutely overwhelmed by the hospitality of the hosts as well as the well equipped chalet. Spacious, sparkling clean… read more and very comfortable chalet, furnished with an exceptional eye for detail. Gunter and Anita are wonderful hosts who are willing to go the extra mile for their guests. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. The lodge is so peaceful and the location absolutely perfect. We can highly recommend Abendruhe as the best lodge we have ever stayed in at Dinokeng.
June 11, 2022 - Jaco B
Abendruhe is truly a gem – no expense has been spared to make our stay comfortable, private, and serene. The cabins are new and modern, fully kitted with all… read more you need for a self-catering experience – including all necessary electrical appliances, a high-end gas-top stove, mineral water fountain and fridge large enough for a comfortable one week stay worth of groceries.
Anita goes out of her way to make sure the cabins are in tip top condition. From the cleanliness, to the quality of the bedding and the extras, like a bookshelf with books and magazines, and a full satellite TV, is available.
Gunter was a wonderful host on our game drive. His knowledge of animals, and his knowledge of the park and its fauna and flora management methods, made our game drive entertaining, educational and fun.
Would I go there again? Absolutely!. This is the perfect getaway destination just around the corner of the city life. More
May 7, 2021 - 71cornel
We had a magnificent time! The chalet is equipped with everything you can think of and more. And the view , oh the view!! Feeds your soul. Anita and Gunter… read more are excellent hosts, and ensured we were short of nothing. Best service, very clean chalet. Great location.
March 9, 2020 - MariskaG64
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 need and the extra at the honesty bar. Wildlife was abundant.
July 19, 2020 - helet405
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 hosts Anita and Gunther were very kind and helpful. The animals visiting the dam, the view, the clean facilities and the hospitality were fantastic. We stayed in the Loft Cabin and enjoyed the air-conditioning, good quality beds, pillows and linen. Our cabin was serviced everyday by the friendly staff. Our daughter and son in law went on the game drive. They enjoyed it and were impressed by Gunther’s knowledge of the bush and the animals. God willing, Abendruhe Lodge will definitely see us again. Helet Strydom More
November 23, 2020 - DominiqueJ868
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 truly showed extreme care had been taken to make the guest experience amazing!
The units are beautiful and laid out so well
We truly appreciated Anita and Gunter’s hospitality and are especially grateful to Anita for giving us a heads-up about the beautiful male lion that was close by!
Truly and unforgettable experience and we can not wait to be back with the rest of the family!
Thank you once again!
October 21, 2022
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