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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…

Safari Addo: Help Africa’s Endangered Wildlife

Safari Addo: Help Africa’s Endangered Wildlife

The Addo Elephant National Park is home to some of Africa’s most endangered animals. The conservation fee paid to South African National Parks (SANParks) during your Addo safari will help conserve Africa’s endangered wildlife. The animals listed below are all endemic to the Addo area and we need all the…

April Addo Safari Adventures

April Addo Safari Adventures

We were super excited to see our in-house Addo adventure operator featured on South African television and the great advice for holidays during April 2017. Addo Adventure Safaris with CrissCross Adventures The local travel show Authentiek, hosted by Mathys and Portia, highlighted the Addo river safari and quad biking operated by Crisscross Adventures. Watch the…

Addo Elephant Park Unique Wildlife Encounters

Addo Elephant Park Unique Wildlife Encounters

Visiting nearby Addo Elephant Park is a must for guests staying with us at Chrislin African Lodge in the Eastern Cape. The thrill of the African bush and close-up wildlife encounters provide lifelong memories. The most exciting thing about an African safari is that one never knows what to expect. The…

2017 Addo Elephant Trail Run

2017 Addo Elephant Trail Run

The Addo Elephant Trail Run is a set of ultra-distance trail runs that traverse the Addo Elephant National Park. The event takes place in March each year and the 2017 dates are already set for 10-12 March. The race starts at the Kabouga entrance gate of the Addo Elephant National Park just outside…

15% off Addo Accommodation

15% off Addo Accommodation

Wondering where to stay in the Addo area? Come relax, rewind & rejuvenate at Chrislin African Lodge from 15th April until the 15 July 2015 for the 15% direct discount. We are situated mere 12km from the Addo Elephant Park main entrance on the R336. With it’s unique African mud huts, built in…

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…