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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
- G8179CWmichaelv
Had a really great time!
The cabins are well equipped with all the essentials.
the owners are very friendly, check up on you in the evening for a few minutes.
… read more /> Was like a home away from home but in the bush!
Highly recommended for anyone wants a week or weekend away from normal life!
A special thank you to Anita and Gunther!
August 3, 2020 - ilne2021
Lovely accommodation that was super clean! The cabin had everything you need. Anita even added an electric blanket due to the cold weather.
Very safe and secure.
Thank… read more you Anita and Gunter for a great weekend!
May 31, 2021 - Nicolle M
My son (18months) and I visited Abendruhe and we had such a wonderful time. The Cabins are well kept and modern with everything you need to… read more make it feel like home. We stayed in cabin 1, and had a beautiful view of the water whole. I would strongly recommend abendruhe to all friends and family.
November 28, 2019 - Vivienne_Buytenhuys
The chalet was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The settling is amazing. You don’t need to leave your deck, the game comes to you. Gunter and Anita are wonderful… read more hosts. They go out of their way to make your stay a memorable one. I recommend the game drive with Gunter, his passion for the bush is infectious.
October 1, 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 - mwasmuth2022
The Gem of DInokeng – Stayed over the Weekend of the 24-26 June with overseas family who were blown away with the Lodge and the very friendly hospitality of Anita & Gunther.
The Cabins… read more were beautiful and attention to detail was amazing, views of the waterhole and bush at your doorstep, their honesty bar was very well stocked with beverages, wood & ice – You didn’t need anything.
Went on a magnificent game drive with Gunther who spoilt us with Elephant and a Serval as well as his knowledge of the bush was fantastic.
We will definitely be back!
July 4, 2022 - 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 - lvernell
What a magical time we had. Gunter and Anita were such wonderful hosts, cabins were well appointed, super clean and views were beautiful. Such attention to detail and our guided… read more tours around the park so interesting and informative. The children were engaged for over three hours! A gem in the Dinokeng reserve and we will certainly be back!
August 20, 2020 - 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 -
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 magical! Very happy to come back again in the future. Especially appreciated the hosts and their hospitality.
heatherz806
September 11, 2023
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