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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…

Route via Mathyolweni Gate Addo Elephant National Park

Route via Mathyolweni Gate Addo Elephant National Park

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…

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…