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Noisy Bird | Hadeda Ibis

Noisy Bird | Hadeda Ibis

Chrislin African Lodge guests often ask, “What is that noisy bird?” We immediately know that the bird they are referring to is the hadeda ibis. The name is an imitation of its call, a loud and distinctive “haa-haa-haa-de-dah”. This large bird can reach over 70cm in length and can weigh…

7 Facts About Addo’s Big 7

7 Facts About Addo’s Big 7

On the doorstep of Chrislin African Lodge, a mere 12km away, is the very special and unique, Addo Elephant National Park – the only home to South Africa’s Big 7. The Big 5 Animals – lion, black rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard – was originally termed by trophy hunters who…

Top 5 Biomes in Addo Elephant National Park

Top 5 Biomes in Addo Elephant National Park

There are 5 biomes in Addo Elephant National Park. This is a major, but far lesser known or appreciated attraction of the park. Stay at Chrislin and discover the diversity of the biomes in Addo. A biome can be defined as a naturally occurring community of flora and fauna which…

Addo Elephant National Park Top Animals

Addo Elephant National Park Top Animals

The Addo Elephant National Park is the third largest national park in South Africa and the only park home to the Big 7. We have compiled a list of the top animals to see in the Addo Elephant National Park. Elephant: Top Animal in Addo National Park African elephants are…

Autumn is Awesome in Addo

Autumn is Awesome in Addo

During the autumn months of March, April and May, after our hot Addo summer, comes our cooling-off season of autumn. Night time arrives earlier, the sun arrives a little later in the morning, temperatures begin to drop slightly and most vegetative growth decreases. In Addo, autumn is the start of…

Chrislin African Lodge is 20 Years Old!

Chrislin African Lodge is 20 Years Old!

It’s so hard to believe that Chrislin African Lodge is 20 years old. What a wonderful and exciting journey it has been. We have met the most extraordinary and amazing people from all over the world, many of whom have become personal friends. We have grown from sleeping 6 people…

Addo – Citrus Paradise

Addo – Citrus Paradise

Our valley is more than just a home to over 600 elephants it is also an evergreen Addo citrus paradise! Here are some interesting facts about the citrus in our area: The varieties grown in our Addo citrus paradise include: satsumas, clementines, novas, mandarins, lemons, minneolas, navels, cara cara, maltaise…

Addo is Full of Vitamin C

Addo is Full of Vitamin C

When we think of Vitamin C, the first fruit that comes to mind is an orange. While our Addo valley is full of citrus trees, the orange is not the biggest source of vitamin C – it is a guava! A guava has four times more vitamin C than an…

Eastern Cape Winter Accommodation Specials

Eastern Cape Winter Accommodation Specials

As winter (May to September) in the Eastern Cape approaches, we get excited about the abundance of fruit on our citrus trees, freshly squeezed orange juice with our breakfast and decadent desserts with a citrus twist made by our creative chef Jean. We also get excited about the awesome game…

Video: Chrislin Lodge Addo

Video: Chrislin Lodge Addo

Chrislin Lodge in Addo offers comfortable, private, en-suite accommodation in African huts set amongst the orange and lemon groves of our family farm. We are located 12 km from the main entrance to Addo Elephant National Park and have a number of private safari reserves on our doorstep. Our facilities…

Delicious Addo Meals

Delicious Addo Meals

Guests at Chrislin African Lodge enjoy delicious and freshly prepared meals at our on-site restaurant. We have an extremely creative and passionate chef who goes out of his way to ensure that all meals at Chrislin are both tasty and satisfying. Breakfasts are included in the price and dinner and…