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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.

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  After the 2 game drives by Gunther back in May 2021, we said we would book and stay at their lodge. Finally, we got the chance. The wooden cabin wants… read more

    TLeeBC
    October 5, 2021
  • 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  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

    3Kinders
    August 8, 2019
  • 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  Excellent Accommodation and the personal touches from the owners makes for an excellent experience. Short drive from Pretoria.

    The rooms are cozy and have all the basics you need… read more

    Francois V
    June 22, 2020
  • star rating  What a fantastic stay! A great small concession that is only an hours drive from JHB. Friendly and welcoming hosts. The chalets are well equipped and the facilities are great.… read more

    avatar thumb CraigM2751
    January 7, 2019
  • star rating  What a Gem… The owners went out of their way to make our stay a memorable one. We shall be visiting again soon. Could not find fault with anything at… read more

    T5970KPgailb
    December 9, 2021
  • star rating  Very well maintained units. Beds are good quality. Some accommodation resorts let you long for your bed at home, but not here. Hosts welcome you on arrival and see to… read more

    Cruiser27813959414
    May 9, 2021
  • star rating  Excellent place to stay. The lodges are so clean and fully equipped with everything. The hosts Anita and Gunter are so welcoming and go out of their way to make… read more

    Relax38088412324
    July 18, 2019
  • star rating  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

    selulekompisane
    November 2, 2021

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