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Addo Summer Sunsets

Addo Summer Sunsets

We are truly blessed here at Chrislin African Lodge. Where else in the world does sunset approach in such splendour? We love watching our aptly named Sunset Huts begin to glow as the light changes and the sun begins to set in the African sky. Our spacious garden offer guests…

Addo Wildlife: Spotted Hyena

Addo Wildlife: Spotted Hyena

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…

Sandboarding, Sledding and Cruises

GET YOUR PULSE GOING ADDO SANDBOARDING AND SLEDDING BOOK ONLINE NOW MEET at Addo’s Marine Section at the Crisscross Colchester HQ- directions to be supplied. Start your adventure with a ferry boat ride to the largest coastal dune field in the Southern Hemisphere. Experience the true outdoors, relax and take...

Eco Quad Biking

EXPLORE ADDO ON ECO QUAD BIKES Looking for something a little more adventurous to do whilst in Addo? Crisscross Adventures offers guests the opportunity to see some of Addo’s spectacular environment on automatic quad bikes, from Valley Bushveld and the magnificent Sundays River, to the beautiful citrus orchards, whilst following...
Official Guide for Addo Big 5 Safari

Official Guide for Addo Big 5 Safari

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…

Photo: Top Addo Wildlife Image

Photo: Top Addo Wildlife Image

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…

Tour Addo Elephant Park

Tour Addo Elephant Park

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…

Links & Resources

TRAVEL LINKS & RESOURCES Travel Information South African Weather Bureau How to practise responsible tourism during COVID-19 Addo Attractions Addo Safari Tours – Crisscross Adventures Adrenalin Addo – Africa’s longest double zip wire Addo Tourism Schotia Safaris Getting to Addo Spoornet – South African Railways SAA – South African Airways...

Our History

WHERE IT ALL STARTED CHRIS & LINDA ARRIVES IN ADDO Chris and Linda Pickels moved to Hermiston farm in Addo in 1989 with their 2 sons David and Christopher. For nearly 10 years they farmed mostly with oranges and lemons, but being a fairly small farm of 25 hectares they...

Travel Information

SOUTH AFRICA TRAVEL INFORMATION GUIDE We are so pleased that you are planning a trip to South Africa and particularly the Addo region in the malaria-free Eastern Cape province. This section includes travel information that we hope you will find helpful in planning your trip. Please contact us if you...

Addo Community Project

VISIT LANGBOS CRÈCHE & CARE CENTRE Education and Health Assistance was needed in the Addo Area. Langbos Creche and Care centre was started in 1994 by a really wonderful Addo woman named Muffy Miller. After Muffy had seen children scavenging on an illegal rubbish dump, she decided that something had...