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Abendruhe Game Logde Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve

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

Self Catering

All of our cozy cabins are fully equipped for self catering. Enjoy a bushveld braai right on your stoep!

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 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
  • star rating  Anita and Gunther are excellent hosts! The cabin was exceptionally clean and spacious. There was a large selection of books, games and magazines to enjoy while relaxing. Everything that we… read more

    Kempff77
    August 3, 2020
  • star rating  Great experience, lovely place, Anita and Gunter lovely hosts! Absolutely spotless room, spacious, well equipped… Beautiful boma area, loved every moment , felt absolutely at home being there! Thank you!

    kerry100scott
    September 13, 2020
  • star rating  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

    Vivienne_Buytenhuys
    October 1, 2020
  • star rating  I was wondering why the lodge received such great reviews on Tripadvisor. After our recent visit I know now: the small lodge is run by owners who are passionate about… read more

    GerhardvWyn
    August 16, 2020
  • star rating  We had a wonderful break, a very short distance from Pretoria, but made us feel like we were many miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We… read more

    Enel1971
    February 6, 2020
  • 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  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

    KevinWP
    October 22, 2019
  • star rating  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

    Monika B
    November 16, 2020
  • 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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