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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
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5 Star Stay!!! – We spend 2 nights at Abendruhe Lodge, Dinokeng. The Owners, Anita and Gunter were amazing, friendly and helpful. The Cabins are modern, clean and above all comfortable! The amenities… read more are state of the art and luxurious – worth every penny just like the view from the deck of the timber house. From many visits to the Dinokeng Resort, Abendruhe was most definitely our most heartwarming and relaxing experience. We can’t wait for our next visit. Thank you, Anita and Gunter for making our stay execusite. We rate you a 5 star! Bis wir uns wiedersehen! Danke Mandie & Helgard
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November 12, 2023 - Vivienne_Buytenhuys
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 hosts. They go out of their way to make your stay a memorable one. I recommend the game drive with Gunter, his passion for the bush is infectious.
October 1, 2020 - 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 - lynneR3172YR
Our family recently visited the Dinokeng Reserve. We stayed at Abendruhe Lodge. We loved every minute of our visit at Abendruhe Lodge and had a fantastic time. We will definitely… read more book at Abendruhe next time.
August 18, 2020 -
Excellent!! – The lodge has such a nice view. You can see wildebeests, giraffes, zebra, black-backed jackals, colorful birds etc…from your porch of the room. I spent a lot of time just… read more watching these animals chasing each other being playful with coffee there. I will definitely go back!!
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January 8, 2024 - 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 - Resort53373564842
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 when we arrived. They are excellent hosts, very friendly and helpful. Gunter was extremely knowledgeable on the game drive and taught us all a lot. Our cabin was stunning, clean and with everything you need, the beds are extremely comfortable. All in all it was a wonderful weekend and will definitely be back!
September 28, 2020 -
Wonderful bush break – Anita and Gunter were excellent hosts!
Cabin 4 was very neat, spacious and comfortable. We just loved the private boma, even though it was very cold, the cozy fire warmed… read more us up. We had a wonderful bush break, a very short distance from Pretoria, but made us feel like we were far away from the city. Our game drive with Peter as our guide, was very exciting, seeing rhino and lions. We can recommend this to anyone, the accommodation was outstanding, the hosts were very friendly and we saw lots of animals.
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July 10, 2023 - michellebooyse005
Loved it – It was amazing. The room was very nice and we had a lovely view of the bush. The host was very accomidating as we arrived quite late. I would definitely… read more visit again.
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July 5, 2022 - 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
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