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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.

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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  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

    537margarethaf
    June 11, 2022
  • star rating  Beautiful Accommodation – Took my family to Abendruhe Lodge for a weekend getaway, and we were absolutely blown away by the service we received. The lodge was breathtakingly beautiful. There is a beautiful… read more

    avatar thumb Macaela Dawn B
    April 10, 2023
  • star rating  A wonderful location with a tranquil backdrop, I was very glad to visit Abendruhe once again. Although it was a short getaway, I cannot thank my hosts enough for the… read more

    Flyer814036
    January 2, 2021
  • star rating  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

    211agnesm
    June 25, 2021
  • star rating  What a magical time we had. Gunter and Anita were such wonderful hosts, cabins were well appointed, super clean and views were beautiful. Such attention to detail and our guided… read more

    lvernell
    August 20, 2020
  • star rating  5 Star Experience  – Abendruhe Lodge in Dinokeng Game Reserve is the perfect out of town getaway. The hosts Anita and Gunter have beautifully designed cabins that are situated in a peaceful scenic area… read more

    avatar thumb Shingirirai
    November 3, 2023
  • star rating  The chalet was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The settling is amazing. You don’t need to leave your deck, the game comes to you. Gunter and Anita are wonderful… read more

    Vivienne_Buytenhuys
    October 1, 2020
  • star rating  Excellent Stay at Abendruhe – We had an awesome stay at Abendruhe Lodge, Anita and Gunther is excellent hosts and come pass daily to check if we need something. The Lodge is extremely neat and… read more

    avatar thumb l0uiseventer
    January 8, 2024
  • star rating  We planned a family weekend with the kids and my mom, unfortunately we arrived much later than planned on the Friday but Anita and Gunter were there waiting for us… read more

    Resort53373564842
    September 28, 2020
  • star rating  My son (18months) and I visited Abendruhe and we had such a wonderful time. The Cabins are well kept and modern with everything you need to… read more

    Nicolle M
    November 28, 2019

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