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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
- Airfryer
- 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
- grahambotha
Great place for a breakaway close to the city! We were able to just sit on the porch and watch the animals at the watering hole for hours. It was… read more just what we needed – a quite place to relax and recharge our batteries.
September 1, 2020 - GerhardvWyn
I was wondering why the lodge received such great reviews on Tripadvisor. After our recent visit I know now: the small lodge is run by owners who are passionate about… read more their lodge, keeping visitors happy and maintaining very high standards.
The attention to detail is great, cabins very well equipped and clean. All the cabins have great views of the watering hole and the deck is a perfect place to unwind and enjoy the wildlife.
We really loved our stay here, enjoyed the informative game drive and would like to come back. The lodge is only an hour’s drive from our home in Johannesburg, but a whole different world.
August 16, 2020 - pva1
Gunther and Anita are the perfect hosts. They are friendly and did everything to make our stay unforgettable.
When we arrived our room was perfectly clean and we immediately felt… read more at home.
All the utensils and much more are available and in working order in the room, kitchen and bathroom.
The view from our chalet on the water holes was a wonderful experience as a lot of animals came for a drink as we sat on our veranda.
Not to mention the quietness and peacefulness that is so important when staying in the bush.
Abendruhe can be upgraded to a 5 star lodge.
August 1, 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.
AdriDuPlessis
July 10, 2023 - rhH9309NH
We had a wonderful time at Abendruhe. Despite rain throughout our stay, we still managed to have a brilliant stay. The hosts are exceptional, the chalets are small… read more but doesn’t feel crampy and are very well equipped for self-catering.
December 14, 2020 - selulekompisane
The stat was fantastic, the service was superb, the view is just out of this world. We had a great stay at Abendruhe lodge, the only bummer was that it… read more was a short stay so we are definately coming back for a longer stay. If you live in city and want some time off to regroup and be one with nature than Abendruhe is the place. Thanks to Gunter and Anita for their devoted service
November 2, 2021 - 131leonviljoen
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE – One can really relax and enjoy the bush. The proximity of this establishment makes it quick, easy and cost effective to travel.Anita and Gunther are great hosts and very knowledgeable… read more about their subjects.
July 25, 2022 - Enel1971
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 can recommend this to anyone, the accommodation was outstanding, the hosts were friendly, helpful and very accommodating and we saw loads of animals
February 6, 2020 - lkock894213
We had a really nice stay, the hosts were friendly and helpful, the accommodation and location was everything we imagined and more! Really well equipped and managed.
Will definitely return… read more for a longer stay.
March 29, 2021 - Bianca747
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 eating areas to the linen. I cannot list a fault. A standout feature was how much effort the owners put into hospitality. We would definitely return again.
August 24, 2020
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