Fantastic Weekend Away – From the first contact made til the time we left – everything was perfect. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Had the most amazing time. The surprise put out for my… read more son’s 16th birthday was wonderful. Will definitely be back. Thank you :):)

  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 of animals coming to the water holes to drink. The lodge cabins accommodation are Have everything you need on a self catering stay. Every time on our last day of stay, we leave with a heavy hart. Thank you Anita and Gunter, you are the best, caring and friendly, and always going out of your way to make every guest stay the Best Stay. Thank you Gunter for awesome game drives We will be back again!

  Anita, our hostess was amazing. She went the extra mile in showing us the cheetahs. There was nothing we would change about the accommodation. It was five… read more star! There was nothing missing. All our desires were met from heating blanket, comfy bed, air-conditioning. The kitchen had everything one needed. The view of the waterhole was an added bonus. We will be back. Thank you!

  We had a magnificent time! The chalet is equipped with everything you can think of and more. And the view , oh the view!! Feeds your soul. Anita and Gunter… read more are excellent hosts, and ensured we were short of nothing. Best service, very clean chalet. Great location.

  We had a wonderful time at Abendruhe Lodge. The accommodations were wonderful, with full kitchen, BBQ, outdoor seating, coffee and milk….Pool is great. Game drive was fabulous. Make sure to… read more do an early morning (yummy muffins) and late afternoon drive. In between you can have lunch, lay by pool, and nap. Fab place close to Johannesburg and great for a mini safari retreat in the bush. Lots of animals too! Gunter and Anita are wonderful and accommodating hosts.

  After the 2 game drives by Gunther back in zany, we said we would book and stay at their lodge. Finally, we got the chance. The wooden cabin wants for… read more nothing as self catering and on top of that is serviced daily. We stayed in cabin 1 which is the closet to the water hole and had the fortunate opportunity to see so much game while sitting and relaxing on the wooden deck. Their is also a pool in the lodge to cool off from those hot days. As hosts, Gunther and Anita go out of their way to ensure your stay is perfect for you, thank you and as mentioned when we were leaving – we are coming back!!! More

  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

  Abendruhe is truly a gem – no expense has been spared to make our stay comfortable, private, and serene. The cabins are new and modern, fully kitted with all… read more you need for a self-catering experience – including all necessary electrical appliances, a high-end gas-top stove, mineral water fountain and fridge large enough for a comfortable one week stay worth of groceries.
Anita goes out of her way to make sure the cabins are in tip top condition. From the cleanliness, to the quality of the bedding and the extras, like a bookshelf with books and magazines, and a full satellite TV, is available.
Gunter was a wonderful host on our game drive. His knowledge of animals, and his knowledge of the park and its fauna and flora management methods, made our game drive entertaining, educational and fun.
Would I go there again? Absolutely!. This is the perfect getaway destination just around the corner of the city life. More

  We loved how well thought out the lodge was. Pretty much everything you could think of needing was available, and all very comfortably laid out. Comfy, clean and quiet and… read more perfect for a bush breakaway!

  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 A great bush experience so close to JHB!