Addo accommodation

Chrislin has the BEST ground staff!

Chrislin has the BEST ground staff!

A recent review complimented Chrislin on the beautiful grounds. We often take for granted that the hard work done behind-the-scenes happens magically. Through mud, creepy-crawly’s, thatch, plumbing, storms and flat tyres (to say the very least), David and his incredible team soldier on. Oscar, seen below in picture, is always…

21 Things Locals Love about Greater Addo

21 Things Locals Love about Greater Addo

Wondering what to do in the Greater Addo area? We are expecting you! Here are some local attractions frequented by locals and visitors alike. An Addo adventure cocktail awaits you: from Safari’s, quad biking,hiking, mountain biking, and history to zip wiring over the Sundays River! The option is yours… 21 Things Locals Love…

Chrislin’s NEW Sunset Huts

Chrislin’s NEW Sunset Huts

The Sunset huts are ideal for families and couples travelling together as they are made up of 2 en-suite rooms joined by inter-leading doors (for some privacy) but sharing a verandah with beautiful Sunset views! There are 3 units, each sleeping 2×2 people with the possibility of an extra person…

Mudding the Addo Mud Huts

Mudding the Addo Mud Huts

Back in the old African day, houses were made such that they could provide a cooling effect during the hot weather and warmth during the cold, rainy season. Most of the huts were cone-like in shape and were made from mud, bricks, dung, grass or stone depending on the area…

14 Days Wedding Countdown!

14 Days Wedding Countdown!

Click on the link and watch the Youtube video: 14 Days to Go to Grant&Gemma’s Wedding! Grant & Gemma’s Wedding Day is round the corner. The wedding venue, Sneezewoods, is thatched but not complete. Rarely do I witness such hard work, dedication, professionalism and agility in the building industry, especially in…

Sneezewoods Youtube Countdown

Sneezewoods Youtube Countdown

As previously mentioned, Chrislin African Lodge is really undergoing a facelift. (Read June Newsletter) We are building three family units, also ideal for couples travelling together. They will be aptly named ‘Sunset Huts’. And these Addo sunsets are quite stunning at the moment! Sneezewoods, out in-house restaurant and wedding venue, is…

Chrislin June Newsletter

Chrislin June Newsletter

Read Chrislin African Lodge’s June Newsletter for some news, information and exciting new plans! Chrislin June Newsletter I’ve also just uploaded PART 2 of Sneezewoods being thatched and renovated for Grant & Gemma’s wedding on the 5th July. 25 days to go today… Will the Addo wedding bells peal?! Check…

Can we finish thatching before the wedding?

Can we finish thatching before the wedding?

Sneezewoods, Chrislin’s in-house Restaurant and Wedding Venue, is being re-thatched and a upgraded. Grant & Gemma are getting married on the 5th July… 33 days to go. Can we do it?! Keep watching the progress as Addo wedding bells get ready to peal! Click on the picture below and watch…

Kirkwood Wildlife Festival 2014

Kirkwood Wildlife Festival 2014

The annual ABSA Kirkwood Wildlife Festival or Wildfees is next month! Come and join the festivities on the 27th June to the 29th June 2014. This festival is the fastest growing festival in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. This is the  13th year and provides a real commitment to nature conservation….

Chrislin African Lodge offers Winter Specials!

From the 1st May to 30th June 2014 Chrislin is offering Addo accommodation guests nights free of charge! When booking 3 nights, get a 4th night free and when booking 2 nights, get a 3rd night half price. All offers include a traditional and authentic African style Mud Hut, delicious…

Addo Elephant National Park

Introduction Discover…Experience…Explore a world of diversity in one Park… Now the third largest national park in South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park has expanded to conserve a wide diversity of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna and flora. Stretching from the semi-arid karoo area in the north around Darlington Dam, over the rugged…