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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
- 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
- Francois V
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 for a very nice stay. Back your bags and your food only, as this is all you need to enjoy your stay. A good book will just make it a little nicer…
Will deffinately be back.
June 22, 2020 - helet405
We stayed at Abendruhe from 13 to 16 Nov 2020 with our daughter, her husband and two small children. We enjoyed our stay very much. Everything was perfect and the… read more hosts Anita and Gunther were very kind and helpful. The animals visiting the dam, the view, the clean facilities and the hospitality were fantastic. We stayed in the Loft Cabin and enjoyed the air-conditioning, good quality beds, pillows and linen. Our cabin was serviced everyday by the friendly staff. Our daughter and son in law went on the game drive. They enjoyed it and were impressed by Gunther’s knowledge of the bush and the animals. God willing, Abendruhe Lodge will definitely see us again. Helet Strydom More
November 23, 2020 - 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 next visit!! Thank you to Gunter and Anita for allowing us to to experience such a special stay in the bush!
July 1, 2021 - annamarieferreira50
We stayed in Chalet 3 most private of all Nice views over drinking hole Excellent hosts loved the honesty bar and swimming pool for sundowners Will visit soon saw many… read more game like zebra giraffe ostrich and blue wildebeest from the patio
September 30, 2020 - 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 are lovely.Gunter and Anita are wonderful hosts, always available if needed. There are two water holes to watch the animals come down to drink. The game drives that Gunter does are wonderful and he is very knowledgeable about the animals .
March 8, 2021 - KevinWP
We stayed at Abendruhe Lodge as a family group of 7 adults spanning 3 generations for 2 nights. We agreed that we all had a great experience. Anita &… read more Gunter, the hosts, are extremely accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable about the reserve and its wildlife. Their cabins are lovely in terms of space, facilities and cleanliness and the sparkling swimming pool with help yourself ‘honesty bar’ are great for relaxing from the heat. The early morning game drive with Gunter was really interesting and is strongly recommended for anyone keen to learn about local nature. Anita’s muffins are a delicious bonus!
We’ll certainly be back some day.
Kevin
October 22, 2019 - msmoreausc
I return to Abendruhe time and time again for a calm, yet fun get-away. Anita and Gunter are wonderful and caring hosts and the accommodations are very comfortable –… read more especially the great kitchen and the air-conditioning when it gets wicked hot in the bush. The game drives are fun and filled with information about the sites and sounds in the bush. The big-five reside in Dinokeng and I’ve seen elephants and lions. Lot’s of buck and birds can be seen. It’s a lovely place and so very close to Johannesburg.
January 30, 2020 - TLeeBC
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
October 3, 2021 - lynneR3172YR
Our family recently visited the Dinokeng Reserve. We stayed at Abendruhe Lodge. We loved every minute of our visit at Abendruhe Lodge and had a fantastic time. We will definitely… read more book at Abendruhe next time.
August 18, 2020 - 537margarethaf
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 and very comfortable chalet, furnished with an exceptional eye for detail. Gunter and Anita are wonderful hosts who are willing to go the extra mile for their guests. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. The lodge is so peaceful and the location absolutely perfect. We can highly recommend Abendruhe as the best lodge we have ever stayed in at Dinokeng.
June 11, 2022
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