35km north of Pretoria, a short 1km from the highway turnoff and nestled on the banks of the Pienaars River, De Rust is situated within a conservancy offering you a game reserve experience in a malaria free area a short drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria central. We are a Big 5 Game Reserve.

Visit De Rust for peace and tranquillity - A resort that does not permit children, caravan rallies, parties or other noise that would intrude on your enjoyment of the pristine bushveld. Our resort is well run and supervised by the owner and staff provide a friendly, clean and well maintained environment in which to quietly experience the African finfoot swimming past you on the river or to add 6 of the seven kingfisher species, including the half collard kingfisher to your personal birding list. A 500yr old Wild Olive and a 450 yr old Karee line the start to the nature trail. Walks early in the morning will reward you with wild flowers, tortoises, butterflies and other small wildlife as well as a glimpse through the trees of magnificent kudu or startled eyes of impala.

Description:
On the banks of the Pienaarsriver, and within the Dinokeng Game Reserve, De Rust is a peaceful, spacious caravan park, shaded by beautiful indigenous trees. Just 35km from Pretoria, this is the perfect place to come to for a peaceful appreciation of untouched bushveld. Part of the Finfoot Conservancy and home to kudu, zebra, red hartebeest and other buck, De Rust also boasts impressive birdlife. To date 280 bird species have been identified, including the rare African Finfoot, the half-collared kingfisher and the whitebacked night heron. Enjoy the 7km hiking trail around the conservancy or have a game drive or guided hike arranged.

Facilities:
With only 25 sites, this park is exclusively small and yet reasonably priced. It is run by the owner, who personally ensures good service. Each big stand has its own braai, water and 15amp power supply, and the security here is excellent, with patrolled game fences and an electric entrance gate. Day visitors and children under 16 are not allowed in the park, to ensure it retains its peaceful atmosphere. Small dogs are allowed by prior arrangement.

Besoek De Rust vir vrede en kalmte - 'n oord wat nie kinders onder die ouderdom van 16 toelaat nie, karavaan byeenkomste, partytjies of ander geraas wat ‘n invloed op jou ervaring van die ongerepte bosveld kan hê. Die eienaars en personeel bied 'n vriendelike, skoon en goed onderhoude omgewing waar jy rustig die Watertrapper kan aanskou as hy verby jou swem op die rivier of 6 van die sewe Kingfisher spesies om by jou persoonlike voël lys te voeg. ‘n 500 jaar oue Wilde Olyf en ‘n 450 jaar oue Karee begin die natuur stappies. Stap soggens, word beloon met wilde blomme, skilpaaie, vlinders en klein wild selfs ‘n sig van die Kudu, Kameelperd, Eland, Hartbees of Rooibok deur die bome.