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 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 Thank you Gunter and Anita for a great visit.
December 18, 2020 -
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.
November 4, 2022 -
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 -
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 clean with everything you need. The Game drive is excellent, Gunter is a excellent guide and the Muffins is to die for. with the amount of Game that visit the lodge you do not even need to drive yourself. We will definitely be back.
l0uiseventer
January 8, 2024 -
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 comfortable you will get! Lovely extras ate an honesty bar, pool, watering hole and swing ball.
Almut B
May 8, 2023 -
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 at home.
All the utensils and much more are available and in working order in the room, kitchen and bathroom.
The view from our chalet on the water holes was a wonderful experience as a lot of animals came for a drink as we sat on our veranda.
Not to mention the quietness and peacefulness that is so important when staying in the bush.
Abendruhe can be upgraded to a 5 star lodge.
August 1, 2020 -
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 A great bush experience so close to JHB!
CraigM2751
January 7, 2019 -
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 family trip or weekend get away. Thank you Abendruhe for making our trip memorable.
November 28, 2021 -
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 great with knowledgeable driver who is passionate about the nature and animals . Also, I left my shoes behind which were kept in the lost property and kindly posted back to me after I realised I left them there.
wenholdmarta
September 9, 2023 -
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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