We were very excited to come across this list of activities available at nearby Addo Elephant National Park for no extra cost. A guided Addo safari is on the top of our recommended activities list for all guests to the area. Addo Activities at No Extra Cost (Except Entrance Fees) Self-drive wildlife viewing…
It is time to pack your bags and head to Addo for the adventure of a lifetime! Chrislin African Lodge is conveniently located just 12 km from the Big 5 Addo Elephant National Park main gate. We offer comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation in unique African huts set in the large gardens of our citrus…
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,’…
The mild winters are a great time for game viewing in this part of the Eastern Cape. The months of May, June and July are perfect for a winter getaway for you and your family. We have teamed up with our in-house tour company Crisscross Adventures to offer you superb value…
Our pleasant Eastern Cape winter weather and excellent accommodation specials make Addo a perfect holiday destination for South African families. The annual Kirkwood Wildsfees, a fun event for the whole family, also takes place in nearby Kirkwood between 30 June and 2 July 2017. This year we have joined forces with…
There are two wonderful scenic routes to Chrislin via the Addo Elephant National Park. We have included the scenic route from Port Elizabeth airport that takes you into the Addo park at the Mathyolweni Gate. We’ve also posted the other suggested routes, including the most direct and another option through…
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…
There are two wonderful scenic routes to Chrislin via the Addo Elephant National Park. We have included the free scenic route from Port Elizabeth airport through the park in this blog. We’ve also posted the other suggested routes, including the most direct and another options through the Addo park. We…
Driving yourselves to a new destination, in a foreign country, with no local knowledge of the area can be daunting! Especially as you may be driving on the ‘wrong’ side of the road too! We have included the shortest and most direct self-drive travel route from Port Elizabeth to Chrislin…
Visitors planning to visit Addo Elephant Park during their stay with us at Chrislin African Lodge are required to show some form of identification when entering the park. This is a message from Addo Elephant National Park management” “With immediate effect all guests entering into AENP (Addo Elephant National Park) will have…
Are you planning a visit to Chrislin Lodge in Addo and wondering what food we offer for dinner? We’ve got the answer for you in this blog. Tasty and Wholesome Dinner at Chrislin Lodge We serve tasty, wholesome dinners made from mostly locally sourced or home-grown produce. The fresh fruit and vegetables from our…
We came across this gorgeous series of photographs taken by Pieter Venter in the nearby Addo Elephant Park. We just had to share this magical Addo elephant encounter with you. We just love the way that the elephant mother caringly looks after her calf as it slips around in the mud. ‘I loved…