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Free Route via Addo Elephant National Park

Free Route via Addo Elephant National Park

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…

Shortest Travel Route to Addo from Port Elizabeth

Shortest Travel Route to Addo from Port Elizabeth

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…

Proof of Identification for Addo National Park

Proof of Identification for Addo National Park

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…

Magical Addo Elephant Encounter

Magical Addo Elephant Encounter

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…

Addo Elephant Park Tour in Pictures

Addo Elephant Park Tour in Pictures

We recently hosted photographer Ashley Vincent at Chrislin African Lodge. During his stay he enjoyed a full day Addo Elephant Park safari tour with Crisscross Adventures. Below are some of the stunning wildlife sightings that Ashley photographed from the open-top safari vehicle with the assistance of the professional and knowledgeable Crisscross guides. Pictures from Addo Elephant…

Addo Elephant Park in SA Monopoly

Addo Elephant Park in SA Monopoly

The popular board game Monopoly is now available in a new format. Monopoly Mzansi, South Africa’s first official version, was recently launched by toy company Hasbro. Addo Elephant Park is a Popular South African Destination We are excited because Addo Elephant Park features alongside 22 other well-known South African landmarks…

VIDEO: Why Addo is the Perfect Holiday Destination

VIDEO: Why Addo is the Perfect Holiday Destination

We love the latest Addo Tourism video titled “Sundays River Valley and the Greater Addo area – more than just elephants!” Watch it and you will get a glimpse of why Addo is a perfect holiday destination. The diversity that exists in this part of the Eastern Cape is something special….

Book Direct for 5% Addo Accommodation Discount

Book Direct for 5% Addo Accommodation Discount

Chrislin African Lodge offers a true African experience in the heart of malaria-free Eastern Cape on the doorstep of Addo Elephant National Park. Our traditionally built huts are set in a large garden and surrounded by orange groves. SPECIAL 5% DISCOUNT FOR 2-NIGHT DIRECT BOOKINGS We are pleased to offer a…

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…

Sisters of Mercy in Addo

Sisters of Mercy in Addo

Addo is famously associated with elephants, citrus and roses. And stunning they all are! However, as is so often the case, there is behind-the-scene work that goes unnoticed. And some Irish blood is to thank for that! Sister Martha, Breda and Patricia work tirelessly, driving up and down the length…

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…

Memories of the Early Addo Elephant Park

Memories of the Early Addo Elephant Park

Sipping tea in the tranquil setting of Chrislin African Lodge, Dr. Peter Bunton and Mrs. Ruth Woolley reminisce of growing up in bygone Addo when elephants roamed free, polo was the weekend social event and the mode of transport to school was horse. Dr. Bunton arrived in Addo, aged one,…