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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

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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.

Lodge as seen from the air

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  Great experience, lovely place, Anita and Gunter lovely hosts! Absolutely spotless room, spacious, well equipped… Beautiful boma area, loved every moment , felt absolutely at home being there! Thank you!

    kerry100scott
    September 13, 2020
  • star rating  Our stay at abendruhe was fantastic! We stayed for a mid-week getaway and could not have asked for better. The room was extremely clean with great features. From the outdoor… read more

    Bianca747
    August 24, 2020
  • star rating  Quiet place "Abendruhe!" with lovely view into the bush. Very friedly and helpful owners. The cabins are very luxury equipped. Perfect! Will definitively come agsin and promote.
    A little campsite… read more

    mail353
    January 5, 2020
  • star rating  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

    avatar thumb Idansharon
    March 27, 2019
  • star rating  We had a wonderful break, a very short distance from Pretoria, but made us feel like we were many miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We… read more

    Enel1971
    February 6, 2020
  • 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  Anita and Gunther you guys are so humble, friendly and caring. Abendruhe is my favourite place to be. Absolutely clean. We didn’t want to leave. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else… read more

    charlenesmuts4
    February 26, 2020
  • star rating  We booked this last minute and so glad we did, what an amazing place, the lodges are beautiful, very spacious with everything you need. There is also a pool and… read more

    avatar thumb Kerry M
    November 3, 2023
  • star rating  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

    Passenger48810440725
    December 23, 2019
  • star rating  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

    michellehawkins2020
    August 7, 2020

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