About Us
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
Self Catering
All of our cozy cabins are fully equipped for self catering. Enjoy a bushveld braai right on your stoep!
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.
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
- 316TiffanyB
My family and I recently returned from 4 days at Abendruhe Lodge. It was everything we hoped it would be and more. Anita and Gunter have thought of everything to… read more make you feel like you are at a home away from home. You can stay connected with the wifi or disconnect from it all and just enjoy nature. We spent hours at the pool relaxing and watching the animals across the fence. A game drive with Gunter is a must as you are guaranteed to learn something new. We will definitely be back. Pictures included with this review were all taken from our cabin. (Cabin 1)
March 9, 2021 - 3Kinders
We just love to stay at Abendruhe lodge. Everytime a awesome experience. You sit on your stoep, relax, breath and during the day you will see a variety… read more of animals coming to the water holes to drink. The lodge cabins accommodation are Have everything you need on a self catering stay. Every time on our last day of stay, we leave with a heavy hart. Thank you Anita and Gunter, you are the best, caring and friendly, and always going out of your way to make every guest stay the Best Stay. Thank you Gunter for awesome game drives We will be back again!
August 8, 2019 -
Perfect Getaway – We loved every second of our time at the Lodge. Great location, a fantastic place to stay and be in nature. We did a game drive and it was truly… read more magical! Very happy to come back again in the future. Especially appreciated the hosts and their hospitality.
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September 11, 2023 - mwasmuth2022
The Gem of DInokeng – Stayed over the Weekend of the 24-26 June with overseas family who were blown away with the Lodge and the very friendly hospitality of Anita & Gunther.
The Cabins… read more were beautiful and attention to detail was amazing, views of the waterhole and bush at your doorstep, their honesty bar was very well stocked with beverages, wood & ice – You didn’t need anything.
Went on a magnificent game drive with Gunther who spoilt us with Elephant and a Serval as well as his knowledge of the bush was fantastic.
We will definitely be back!
July 4, 2022 -
Anita, our hostess was amazing. She went the extra mile in showing us the cheetahs. There was nothing we would change about the accommodation. It was five… read more star! There was nothing missing. All our desires were met from heating blanket, comfy bed, air-conditioning. The kitchen had everything one needed. The view of the waterhole was an added bonus. We will be back. Thank you!
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July 28, 2023 - Passenger48810440725
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!!!!!
December 23, 2019 - 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 - 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 - dhardi102004
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.
July 22, 2019 - KevinWP
We stayed at Abendruhe Lodge as a family group of 7 adults spanning 3 generations for 2 nights. We agreed that we all had a great experience. Anita &… read more Gunter, the hosts, are extremely accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable about the reserve and its wildlife. Their cabins are lovely in terms of space, facilities and cleanliness and the sparkling swimming pool with help yourself ‘honesty bar’ are great for relaxing from the heat. The early morning game drive with Gunter was really interesting and is strongly recommended for anyone keen to learn about local nature. Anita’s muffins are a delicious bonus!
We’ll certainly be back some day.
Kevin
October 22, 2019
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