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…
Addo Elephant Park is one of South Africa’s 19 national parks and is home to over 600 elephants, the Big 5 and a variety of other wildlife and birds. It is the most popular activity for Chrislin African Lodge guests. Be sure to ask for a copy of the official…
We love this photo taken at nearby Addo Elephant National Park. For us it captures the essence of a safari. Setting off into the park always brings with it a sense of anticipation and wonder. Sightings are never guaranteed and there is always the thrill with any wildlife encounter. Perhaps…
We are super excited to announce that you can now tour the Addo Elephant National Park on Google Street View. According to SANParks, a team of more the 200 South African volunteers from across the country were involved in the project. The project co-ordinator Andre Van Kets commented: “The Trekker camera is a…
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…
We love the arrival of the warmer summer months in the heart of our malaria-free Addo region. This time of year is filled with big blue skies, freshly mowed lawns, chirping birds and of course hours of fun in the swimming pool. We recently completed some upgrades to our pool…
If you have a trip planned to the malaria-free Eastern Cape but haven’t finalized the details of your trip then you are in the right place! These videos will give you a glimpse of a few of our favourite adrenalin pumping activities in the Addo region. If something a little…
Beautiful South Africa celebrates Heritage Day in September and with that in mind we have chosen to highlight the rich heritage of our diverse Addo region. We are proud of the cultural and ecologically diverse Addo area and are thankful that we get to share it with our guests. You…
Chrislin African Lodge is in the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape and a tranquil oasis for those wanting to explore the Addo region and Addo Elephant Park. We are proud of our great value accommodation and offer great discounts for those who book directly with us. Our amazing team…
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…
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…