An AMAZING break away…a true GEM close to Joburg & Pretoria – What an incredible place we have found, and only just over an hours drive from Boksburg.
The units are beautiful, super clean and fully equipped, you just need to pack… read more your clothes and food and the rest is sorted.
The hosts are incredible people and when you leave this beautiful lodge you leave with a new friendship formed. Gunther & Anita were amazing and were always standing ready to assist when the need arise. Beautiful clean premises with a water hole that attracts plentiful game. We had a wonderful time around our private boma, spending quality time with my family and dear friends. The lions roaring our last morning were the cherry on the cake. We will definitely be back.

  When we arrived we were welcomed at the gate and reception. They are covid-19 safe and our room was immaculately clean and had a sanitizer as you entered. The room… read more was clean, tidy and cosy, with everything you need for a winter bush weekend getaway. They had an awesome braai and firepit area per unit with was really private and lovely to enjoy a braai and relaxing with marsh-mellows in the evening. You can also go on a game drive with Abendruhe Lodge, or buy a permit to go in your own 4×4. We have a little one so we opted to go on our own and had a lovely picnic along the way. There is a watering whole right in front of where we stayed and when we arrived there were many wildebeest in front of our room. I would definitely recommend staying there and am sure my family will be back! More

  The establishment was clean and perfect for what we needed. The hosts are really nice German people and we were well received. The pool was heaven.
We did do a… read more game drive the sunday morning – 10am but prob too late to see all the game but it was good. Note that they do have limited big 5 so there is always a possibility of missing them as the reserve is quite big. We loved it….

  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!

  Craig and I stayed at Abendruhe Lodge in May 2021. The superior log cabins are well equipped with everything that you could need, and an ultra comfortable extra length bed.… read more Spotless clean. The patio is large and overlooks a waterhole, where many animals frequently come to drink. 10/10 we would not hesitate to return. Very friendly hosts Anita and Gunter make this a very special experience. A game drive with Gunter is definitely recommend.

  Excellent!! – The lodge has such a nice view. You can see wildebeests, giraffes, zebra, black-backed jackals, colorful birds etc…from your porch of the room. I spent a lot of time just… read more watching these animals chasing each other being playful with coffee there. I will definitely go back!!

  What a Gem… The owners went out of their way to make our stay a memorable one. We shall be visiting again soon. Could not find fault with anything at… read more this Lodge. Game drive was very informative and we saw some unusual sightings

  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 fun and we loved that he loved the small animals as well as big – 4 jacana chick’s! The watering hole just the other side of the fence attracts a variety of game and birds, and we saw a jackal canter by while having a braai on the stoop. Abendruhe scores very high on the relaxation scale and we will definitely stay there again.

  Very warm welcome on arrival & we loved how the owners would come around at night to check up on us & say goodnight. Excellent lodge and the cabins are… read more gorgeous & fully equipped. With beautiful serene surroundings, Abendruhe Lodge is the perfect place to just unwind. I would recommend to everyone!!