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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
- 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
- Curious27905272950
For a place that is close to JHB this has to be one of the most relaxing places to go to for a quick get away the place has everything… read more you need not crowded the game drives are brilliant and the hosts are just fantastic I would go back again and again ( this has been my 5th time)
December 31, 2019 -
Excellent Stay at Abendruhe – We had an awesome stay at Abendruhe Lodge, Anita and Gunther is excellent hosts and come pass daily to check if we need something. The Lodge is extremely neat and… read more clean with everything you need. The Game drive is excellent, Gunter is a excellent guide and the Muffins is to die for. with the amount of Game that visit the lodge you do not even need to drive yourself. We will definitely be back.
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January 8, 2024 - Jaco B
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
May 7, 2021 - 207jrose
hi Anita and Gunther,
thank you so much for making this an awesome weekend. We had a wonderful time at Abendruhe, very relaxing and just what the family needed.… read more Our only regret is not seeing the lion kill with the cheetah interaction, we should have said yes to that game drive. We are looking forward to visiting you again in the near future.
September 2, 2019 - Monika B
We had a lovely weekend stay at Abendruhe. Anita and Gunther are fantastic hosts. The chalets are well equipped and very neat, clean and welcoming. Gunther’s game drive was excellent!… read more We will definitely return!
November 16, 2020 - 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 - BennetD5
Very good and comfortable. Sadly the season wasn’t that great for seeing a lot of diversity in large animals, but through no fault of the lodge! A good place for… read more a breakaway indeed. Very relaxing and within reach of everything you may need.
January 14, 2020 - dhardi102004
Every moment was absolutely wonderful. It was a last minute trip that i booked that turned into a real gem.
We received the warmest of welcomes from the staff… read more and were graciously welcomed to the stunning and immaculate room with one of the most amazing views and were treated to spectacular game drives.
I am looking forward to my next stay which will be longer.
July 22, 2019 - TLCloete
Abendruhe game drives – Recommended by LookOut Safari Lodge and so convenient being collected and dropped off. Gunther is friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable about the flora, fauna and wildlife.… read more We learnt valuable information about the animals that we saw during the game drives. We did both a morning and late afternoon drive with Gunther and would highly recommend his services. Plus we got to see his lodge, Abendruhe, with his wife, Anita, showing us one of the wooden cabins. We plan to book a stay for later this year especially as each cabin offers a deck overlooking a waterhole. Thank you Gunther for the fabulous game drives!
May 23, 2021 - charlenesmuts4
Anita and Gunther you guys are so humble, friendly and caring. Abendruhe is my favourite place to be. Absolutely clean. We didn’t want to leave. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else… read more if I visit hammanskraal again.
February 26, 2020
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