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.

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
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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 of animals coming to the water holes to drink. The lodge cabins accommodation are Have everything you need on a self catering stay. Every time on our last day of stay, we leave with a heavy hart. Thank you Anita and Gunter, you are the best, caring and friendly, and always going out of your way to make every guest stay the Best Stay. Thank you Gunter for awesome game drives We will be back again!
August 8, 2019 -
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 needed was available. Only a short drive from Pretoria.
August 3, 2020 -
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 -
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 their lodge, keeping visitors happy and maintaining very high standards.
The attention to detail is great, cabins very well equipped and clean. All the cabins have great views of the watering hole and the deck is a perfect place to unwind and enjoy the wildlife.
We really loved our stay here, enjoyed the informative game drive and would like to come back. The lodge is only an hour’s drive from our home in Johannesburg, but a whole different world.
August 16, 2020 -
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 can recommend this to anyone, the accommodation was outstanding, the hosts were friendly, helpful and very accommodating and we saw loads of animals
February 6, 2020 -
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 definitely go back with the family
August 4, 2019 -
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 Gunter, the hosts, are extremely accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable about the reserve and its wildlife. Their cabins are lovely in terms of space, facilities and cleanliness and the sparkling swimming pool with help yourself ‘honesty bar’ are great for relaxing from the heat. The early morning game drive with Gunter was really interesting and is strongly recommended for anyone keen to learn about local nature. Anita’s muffins are a delicious bonus!
We’ll certainly be back some day.
Kevin
October 22, 2019 -
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!
November 16, 2020 -
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 when we arrived. They are excellent hosts, very friendly and helpful. Gunter was extremely knowledgeable on the game drive and taught us all a lot. Our cabin was stunning, clean and with everything you need, the beds are extremely comfortable. All in all it was a wonderful weekend and will definitely be back!
September 28, 2020
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