About Us
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
- verna137
What a lovely place for a rest in the bush. Chalets are beautiful and well equipped. The chalets are well spaced from each other. The splash pool and honesty bar… read more 
March 8, 2021 - 110956123 Spent a very special two nights in Cabin 4. Very spacious, watched game drinking at watering hole. Spotlessly clean and comfortable interior with upstairs and downstairs accommodation. Comfy king beds… read more
September 14, 2021 - patrickv8482020 It was our first time visiting Dinokeng nature reserve. The lodge is in a perfect location and the unit is spotless and very well equipped. Anita and Gunter are great… read more
October 5, 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
December 23, 2019 - jsmallbone What a special stay at a very special place!! Such attention detail and the perfect place to unwind!! And it’s only an hours drive!! We can it wait for our… read more
July 1, 2021 - Andy_n_Rhonwen We’ll be back! – Great hosts. Günter does a great game drive on his property and both him and Anita are attentive hosts.
The cabins are in great condition and we’ll equipped. Dinokeng… read more
October 31, 2022 - lanaphaal Lovely Log Cabin equipped with everything you need. Awesome Views of the bush. The game drives was such fun and my 6 year old enjoyed it tremendously. … read more
October 12, 2021 - Our stay at Abendruhe was nothing short of fantastic. Anita and Gunter’s hospitality was exceptional. The lodge was spotlessly clean, and the kitchen and braai facilities were a bonus.… read more
Kim S
January 15, 2024 - muretvr We had a fantastic stay (our 3rd time ) at Abendruhe Lodge. Anita and Gunther have a wonderful team and they themselves are the best hosts ever. It feels like… read more
January 6, 2020 - I cannot express in words how amazing Gunther and Anita were. They went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. I asked Anita to print out a… read more
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