If you don’t like crowds and the noise that goes with it, this secluded lodge is the place to go. It is situated at the end of a private road,… read more so no other traffic or day visitors driving by. Only four chalets inside a safe, fenced yard with fantastic view from each chalet onto two water-holes. One can sit on your veranda and wait for the big 5 or other game and birds to stroll or fly by. The chalets are excellent with attention given to the finest detail. Going on a game-drive on an open game-view 4×4 on private routes that visitors may not travel on their own and listening to and learning from Günter, a registered guide and one owner, is a must! His wife Anita is co-owner and as a team they pay attention to the finest detail on the property. Guests are treated as VIPs and as the name indicates, a place of rest away from the rat race, (not only at night). More

  Had the most wonderful time and peaceful weekend away at Abendruhe Lodge. The accommodation was as per the pictures on the website and probably the easiest way to watch game… read more from the deck and pool due to the waterhole just outside the fence. You can see that the Hosts take pride in their Lodge and will definitely go back !

  An AMAZING break away…a true GEM close to Joburg & Pretoria – What an incredible place we have found, and only just over an hours drive from Boksburg.
The units are beautiful, super clean and fully equipped, you just need to pack… read more your clothes and food and the rest is sorted.
The hosts are incredible people and when you leave this beautiful lodge you leave with a new friendship formed. Gunther & Anita were amazing and were always standing ready to assist when the need arise. Beautiful clean premises with a water hole that attracts plentiful game. We had a wonderful time around our private boma, spending quality time with my family and dear friends. The lions roaring our last morning were the cherry on the cake. We will definitely be back.

  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.

  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 I would recommend this to anyone enjoying luxury and the bush.

  We had a fantastic breakaway in the bush, next to nature! Everything was perfect from beginning to end could not have wished for more! Anita and Gunter were faultless… read more hosts. Loved the game drives, Gunter was most informative.

  Thank you Gunter and Anita for a awesome stay at Abendruhe lodge. Always a pleasure to stay at your beautiful lodge. Thank you for your warm hospitality, friendly caring… read more service every time we stay at the lodge, for checking in on us during the day to confirm if all is well still. Your beautiful luxurious self catering wood cabins are . The game drives with Gunter are the best. He always see to the small things to make it a awesome drive for you. Thank you Anita and Gunter for making our bush breaks the BEST.

  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!

  Lovely place. Very comfortable and relaxing. The room is very clean and comfortable and the pool was very welcome in the heat. Game drive was awesome. Always very relaxing to… read more get away into the bush for a weekend and this is so close to Jhb makes it even better.

  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 note from me to my fiance for our arrival and she took it a step further and layed rose petals on the bed. The attention to detail is incredible, the rooms are super neat and clean and offer everything you could possibly need. I will go back there anytime again and can only highly recommend it.