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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
- LeratoElle
My first trip/getaway with the kids alone after losing my husband. I was anxious but couldn’t have picked a better place to just have some quiet and peaceful time… read more 
July 1, 2021 - Great safaris, convenient and very friendly – Thanks a lot, very good value for money, very friendly, convenient, great facilities. Done 2 safaris and saw 4 big. To recommend. Will come back even with rain. Different season… read more
nrochoux
May 23, 2023 - carinerasmus What an amazing weekend! It was our 2nd time visiting Abendruhe and we will definitely be returning! Great lodge, friendly staff – everything you could wish for! Perfect location and… read more
March 23, 2021 - le0nvilj0en We had a great weekend at Abendruhe Lodge.The hosts (Gunther and Anita Scheffold) went out of their way to make us as comfortable as possible.Their daily attention was very welcome.We… read more
July 20, 2020 - mail353 Quiet place "Abendruhe!" with lovely view into the bush. Very friedly and helpful owners. The cabins are very luxury equipped. Perfect! Will definitively come agsin and promote.
A little campsite… read more
January 5, 2020 - Mikepilots It was our 3rd anniversary and it was made to be very special thabjs to Anita and Gunther. The cabin was pristine and one of the best we have seen.… read more
September 24, 2021 - mlandjacques
It is a very nice place, the hosts very friendly and welcoming. The beds are top quality and heating very efficient on cold nights. The boma area very nice and… read more
June 24, 2020 - Claudia B My boyfriend and I wanted a weekend away to relax and really feel like we away from the busy city. Abendruhe Lodge is exactly what you need to relax and… read more
September 29, 2019 - 667admin Everything was great, except the cabin need salad spoons and 1 or 2 extra small salad bowls.
also, in summer it is too hot to do you drive at 4pm… read more
February 1, 2021 - Beautiful Accommodation – Took my family to Abendruhe Lodge for a weekend getaway, and we were absolutely blown away by the service we received. The lodge was breathtakingly beautiful. There is a beautiful… read more
Macaela Dawn B
April 10, 2023
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