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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  We spend 4 lovely days at Abendruhe. A jewel in Dinokeng. Special attention to the small details. Best place to unwind with nature at its best. Will definitely visit again.… read more

    liquesta
    December 18, 2020
  • star rating  A fabulous escape! – Gunter and Anita have created a tranquil haven with the most well equipped cabins we have ever seen. They are helpful and attentive without being intrusive. Gunther’s game drive was… read more

    RhonwenJames
    November 4, 2022
  • star rating  Anita and Gunther are amazing hosts… we arrived late and they were waiting at our unit.
    They constantly checking up on guests making sure we are most comfortable. We will… read more

    neevashp
    August 4, 2019
  • star rating  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

    avatar thumb l0uiseventer
    January 8, 2024
  • star rating  Best Value – Abendruhe will definately see us again. What a special place in the bush. Günter & Anita are super, caring hosts and game frives in a converted Pajero are the most… read more

    avatar thumb Almut B
    May 8, 2023
  • star rating  Gunther and Anita are the perfect hosts. They are friendly and did everything to make our stay unforgettable.
    When we arrived our room was perfectly clean and we immediately felt… read more

    pva1
    August 1, 2020
  • star rating  What a fantastic stay! A great small concession that is only an hours drive from JHB. Friendly and welcoming hosts. The chalets are well equipped and the facilities are great.… read more

    avatar thumb CraigM2751
    January 7, 2019
  • star rating  Best self cater service experience in a while. The owners went above and beyond to make our stay more enjoyable. Value for money with a great experience. Recommendable for any… read more

    Passenger22334458179
    November 28, 2021
  • star rating  Excellent accommodation – 6 of us (including 2 children) stayed over for two nights. Online pictures don’t show the immaculate condition our accommodation was at and how cozy it was. Game drive was… read more

    avatar thumb wenholdmarta
    September 9, 2023
  • star rating  We planned a family weekend with the kids and my mom, unfortunately we arrived much later than planned on the Friday but Anita and Gunter were there waiting for us… read more

    Resort53373564842
    September 28, 2020

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