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Family Safari Holiday at Chrislin

Family Safari Holiday at Chrislin

If you are planning a family safari holiday and looking for family-friendly accommodation you should know that at Chrislin African Lodge we love hosting families! We have a big yard, a large outdoor pool, friendly pets and two play areas – one outside and one in our restaurant. Our accommodation is…

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…

Top TripAdvisor Addo Accommodation Reviews

Top TripAdvisor Addo Accommodation Reviews

While the unknown can excite some people, it can be intimidating for others. Trying new things is not everyone’s cup of tea and some travelers need a bit more information before making their final accommodation decisions. Many guests rely on the opinions of others and a great website to find…

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…

Family Safari Holiday Checklist

Family Safari Holiday Checklist

Our large gardens with spacious and well appointed accommodation and our close proximity to Addo Elephant Park make Chrislin African Lodge an ideal family safari holiday destination. Our lodge is well equipped to provide families with all they need for a memorable safari holiday. The jungle gym and swimming pool…

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…

Do Elephant Graveyards Exist?

Do Elephant Graveyards Exist?

The existence of an elephant graveyard is certainly a much disputed subject. Whilst there is no evidence to support this theory, there are definitely a few facts that might explain the birth of the myth. Elephant Graveyards: Myth or Fact? Did you know that elephants have very unique teeth? In…

2018 Addo Accommodation Specials

2018 Addo Accommodation Specials

We are offering excellent Addo accommodation specials from May until the end of September 2018. Stay in our Sunset Huts between 1 May until the end of September 2018 and receive a 20% discount for a two night stay and 25% discount for a three night stay. Enquire now to check…

Chrislin Addo Lodge Guest Review Award

Chrislin Addo Lodge Guest Review Award

Our Addo Lodge recently received a 2018 Guest Review Award from Booking.com. This award means that we have received a review score average of over 8 out of 10 by guests who booked via this channel. We are extremely grateful to all guests who took the time to add their feedback…

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…

Eastern Cape Malaria-Free Safari

Eastern Cape Malaria-Free Safari

Chrislin African Lodge is the ideal base for a malaria-free safari holiday. Our convenient location means that we are easily accessible from the Garden Route, a popular tourist route between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Many of our guests exchange the chilly northern winter for some sunshine and warmth in…