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Addo Elephant Park Safari on a Budget

Addo Elephant Park Safari on a Budget

We think that an African safari experience is a must for any visitor to South Africa. That is why we are so excited about the Addo Elephant Park Safari Hop-On-Guide initiative. This option makes an exhilarating and informative safari experience more easily available to travellers on a budget. “Addo Elephant National…

NEW Valencia Huts – Awesome Addo Accommodation

NEW Valencia Huts – Awesome Addo Accommodation

We are delighted to announce that our brand new Valencia Huts are complete! The spacious huts, the latest addition to our Addo Accommodation offering, have already welcomed their first guests. Set in the tranquil gardens of Chrislin African Lodge near Addo in the Eastern Cape the huts offer comfortable, stylish and unique accommodation….

2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

We are thrilled to announce that TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, has awarded Chrislin African Lodge another Certificate of Excellence in 2016. Great Traveller Reviews for Chrislin Addo Lodge on TripAdvisor The Certificate of Excellence honours accommodation, restaurants and attractions that consistently receive great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor. Guest feedback is…

Valencia Huts: New Addo Accommodation

Valencia Huts: New Addo Accommodation

We are very happy to share the building progress of the newest addition to our Chrislin Addo accommodation offering – Valencia Huts. These beautiful (and soon to be complete) units are set amongst the valencia orange groves here at Chrislin and are a delightful addition to our family-run Eastern Cape accommodation. New Addo Accommodation…

Addo Accommodation Winter Highlights

Addo Accommodation Winter Highlights

We are loving the winter months in Addo and so are our guests. Some of our highlights include watching a colourful sunrise on a chilly morning, exhilarating action-packed days in and about Addo in the warm sunshine, afternoon tea enjoyed on the lawns surrounded by orange groves and a delicious meal…

Kirkwood Wildsfees Festival

Kirkwood Wildsfees Festival

Addo Region Hosts 2016 Kirkwood Wildsfees-Festival The 15th annual Kirkwood Wildsfees-Festival will take place on the weekend of 24 – 26 June 2016. This annual event is a highlight on our local events calendar. The festival is ranked in the top 6 festivals in South Africa. Family Fun in Addo…

2016 Winter Addo Accommodation Specials

2016 Winter Addo Accommodation Specials

It is the perfect time to take advantage of our wonderful Addo winters and book your stay at Chrislin African Lodge near the Addo Elephant National Park. Chrislin African Lodge offers an ideal getaway location for couples, friends and families. Enjoy time out in our beautiful gardens or relax with a…

2017 Addo Elephant Trail Run

2017 Addo Elephant Trail Run

The Addo Elephant Trail Run is a set of ultra-distance trail runs that traverse the Addo Elephant National Park. The event takes place in March each year and the 2017 dates are already set for 10-12 March. The race starts at the Kabouga entrance gate of the Addo Elephant National Park just outside…

Addo Accommodation and Safari Packages

Addo Accommodation and Safari Packages

We are pleased to offer direct bookers our superb value winter accommodation and safari packages. Offers are subject to availability, valid for guests visiting between 15 April to 30 September 2016 and for direct bookings only. Choose between the following packages: Addo 2-night accommodation and safari package Addo 3-night accommodation and safari package Addo 3-night luxury accommodation and…

Save the Elephant Day – Addo

Save the Elephant Day – Addo

16 April 2016 is Save the Elephant Day, a day which offers a chance to show our love and support for these much-loved giants.  Here in the Addo region we LOVE elephants and if you have ever visited the nearby Addo Elephant Park you will know why these intelligent creatures…

Conservation Success at Addo Elephant Park

Conservation Success at Addo Elephant Park

Our nearby Addo Elephant National Park was featured in a local magazine called SA Country Life recently. The article focusses on the wonderful conservation successes in the park. We are thrilled every time we get to share this special place with guests from around the world. Read the full article: Addo at the…

Top Attractions: Addo Elephant Park

Top Attractions: Addo Elephant Park

We so enjoyed reading this super article titled “Elephantastic Addo” published by Africa Geographic that we had to share it with you. We just love Addo Elephant Park and so do our guests. Our lodge is a hop-skip-and-jump from Addo Elephant Park. To be exact, we are a 12 km drive to the main gate! This makes…