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A Beyond Ordinary Big 5 Experience

About Us

Nestled within the bushveld of the Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve you will find the 4 Star graded Abendruhe Lodge with 4 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  2nd Time visiting and again not disappointed. From checking in, everything is perfect. The Cabins are very neat and we had a awesome view of the bush. Cabins are… read more

    lizeln
    November 7, 2021
  • star rating  Lovely stay – We stayed at the loft cabin for 2 nights with 2 adults and 4 children. It was wonderful. The cabin is well fitted, with light switches at the right spots… read more

    Ilja B
    July 21, 2022
  • star rating  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

    patrickv8482020
    October 5, 2020
  • star rating  Wonderful experience – We had an amazing weekend at Abendruhe lodge. Very hospitable hosts and clean environment. Will definitely be back as soon as we can. Great idea to Book a game… read more

    avatar thumb natalieborgert
    August 20, 2023
  • 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
  • star rating  The owners do really take pride in every little aspect of the chalet, the view from the front porch was amazing with animals passing in the opening and around the… read more

    avatar thumb wicusbezuidenhout
    July 25, 2022
  • 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  A wonderful relaxing and pleasant stay. The cabins are very neat and very well equipped, all you need are there. Even some books, if you feel like reading.. Due to… read more

    pierreler0ux
    August 15, 2020
  • star rating  Perfect Getaway – We loved every second of our time at the Lodge. Great location, a fantastic place to stay and be in nature. We did a game drive and it was truly… read more

    avatar thumb heatherz806
    September 11, 2023
  • 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

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