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Top TripAdvisor Addo Accommodation Reviews

Top TripAdvisor Addo Accommodation Reviews

While the unknown can excite some people, it can be intimidating for others. Trying new things is not everyone’s cup of tea and some travelers need a bit more information before making their final accommodation decisions. Many guests rely on the opinions of others and a great website to find…

Family Safari Holiday Checklist

Family Safari Holiday Checklist

Our large gardens with spacious and well appointed accommodation and our close proximity to Addo Elephant Park make Chrislin African Lodge an ideal family safari holiday destination. Our lodge is well equipped to provide families with all they need for a memorable safari holiday. The jungle gym and swimming pool…

Chrislin Addo Lodge Guest Review Award

Chrislin Addo Lodge Guest Review Award

Our Addo Lodge recently received a 2018 Guest Review Award from Booking.com. This award means that we have received a review score average of over 8 out of 10 by guests who booked via this channel. We are extremely grateful to all guests who took the time to add their feedback…

Eastern Cape Malaria-Free Safari

Eastern Cape Malaria-Free Safari

Chrislin African Lodge is the ideal base for a malaria-free safari holiday. Our convenient location means that we are easily accessible from the Garden Route, a popular tourist route between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Many of our guests exchange the chilly northern winter for some sunshine and warmth in…

Addo Summer Sunsets

Addo Summer Sunsets

We are truly blessed here at Chrislin African Lodge. Where else in the world does sunset approach in such splendour? We love watching our aptly named Sunset Huts begin to glow as the light changes and the sun begins to set in the African sky. Our spacious garden offer guests…

Addo Wildlife: Spotted Hyena

Addo Wildlife: Spotted Hyena

The spotted hyena, also known also as the laughing hyena, is a nocturnal mammal that can be seen in nearby Addo Elephant Park. These dog-like animals are incredibly intelligent and are the second largest carnivore in Africa. Know best as a scavenger, the spotted hyena is also a skilled hunter…

Eastern Cape Safari Highlights

Eastern Cape Safari Highlights

Visitors to South Africa often choose to enjoy a tour including Cape Town, the Garden Route and a safari in the malaria-free Eastern Cape. Chrislin African Lodge is perfectly located in the Eastern Cape at the end of the Garden Route and offers guests comfortable accommodation close to the Big…

Chrislin Addo Lodge Top Value Award

Chrislin Addo Lodge Top Value Award

We were proud to share that we recently received the Accommodation Direct 2017 Top Value Establishment Award. This means that we have been rated as one of the best value Addo accommodation. ‘We are honouring you with this prestigious award based on consistent and excellent rates offered by Chrislin African Lodge,’…

2017 Winter Addo Accommodation Specials

2017 Winter Addo Accommodation Specials

Winter (May to September) is the perfect time for an Eastern Cape getaway in our beautiful Addo region. Our days are generally sunny and bright with a slight chill in the air. Averages temperatures range between 9 and 20 C. Chrislin African Lodge offers a relaxed winter getaway close to the…

Eastern Cape Safari Lodge Hospitality

Eastern Cape Safari Lodge Hospitality

There is something extra special about our Eastern Cape Safari Lodge hospitality. Those of you who have experienced it will know just what we are talking about. Hospitality in the malaria-free Eastern Cape is all about a slower pace – where welcoming guests and enjoying our tranquil garden setting is something we…

VIDEO: Why Addo is the Perfect Holiday Destination

VIDEO: Why Addo is the Perfect Holiday Destination

We love the latest Addo Tourism video titled “Sundays River Valley and the Greater Addo area – more than just elephants!” Watch it and you will get a glimpse of why Addo is a perfect holiday destination. The diversity that exists in this part of the Eastern Cape is something special….

Addo Elephant Antics

Addo Elephant Antics

Whether  you are planning a visit to Addo Elephant National Park for the first time or you are a regular who knows just how to find your way to Harvey’s Loop or Hapoor Dam, this video is sure to make you smile! Johan Swanepoel shared this video on YouTube in April 2015….