Situated in the heart of malaria-free Eastern Cape, on the doorstep of the Addo Elephant National Park, and close to the many private reserves of the Greater Addo region. Chrislin Addo Lodge is a tranquil retreat surrounded by Addo citrus farms. On site dining and tour desk.

From Port Elizabeth/Garden Route:
Take the N2 past Port Elizabeth and Bluewater Bay. Take the
Motherwell/Markmann (R335) turnoff to Addo. Keep on this road for about 40km until you reach the small village of Addo. Opposite the Police station, take a left turn down Valentine road (which becomes a gravel road), we are about 2km down this road. We are well signposted.

From East London:
Take the R72 as far as the Nanaga intersection. Take the N10 in the direction of Paterson/Cradock. Drive as far as Paterson, and take a left turn onto the R342 to Addo. Drive about 40km (past the entrance to the Addo Elephant park) until you reach the village of Addo. Opposite the Police station, take a right turn down Valentine road (which becomes a gravel road), we are about 2km down this road. We are well sign posted.

From Graaf Reinet through Kirkwood:
Turn off the R75 to Kirkwood, and drive through Kirkwood on the R336. Keep driving in the direction of Addo. You will pass the "Africanos" Restaurant on your left. Keep driving for another 2km, and look out for our sign, "Chrislin B&B", follow our sign by turning right onto a gravel road. Drive straight on the gravel road, until you reach our entrance.

AREA INFO:
The malaria free Addo and Addo Elephant National Park, located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa is the perfect holiday destination and ideal for both adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers. Addo lies in the beautiful Sundays River Valley, which stretches from the Indian Ocean to the Zuurberg Mountains. The Sundays River Valley is home to the famous Addo elephants, as well as the famous Addo Citrus. The Greater Addo area is world renowned for its citrus fruit production and is South Africa's largest producer of lemons. The area is alive with citrus farms, wonderful Addo Roses and an abundance of animal and bird life.

Found deep in the shadow of dense Addo Valley Bushveld, the Addo Elephant Park was proclaimed in the 1930's when only 11 elephants remained. Today it is a finely tuned Eco-system which is sanctuary to over 500 elephants, buffalo, black rhino, lion, leopard, hyena, antelope, small carnivores, over 480 bird species as well as the endangered flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo. The Zuurberg Mountains, falling within the park, are home to interesting fauna and flora including three rare cycad and two yellowwood species.

Plans to extend the current 185 000 ha Addo Elephant National Park into a 400 000 ha "Greater Addo Park" have been completed with the park having more than doubled in size over the past six years. Unique features of the Park include the "Big Seven" (elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, lion, great white shark and Southern Right whale) in their natural habitat, a 120 000 ha marine reserve with a number of offshore islands as well as five of South Africa's seven biomes (distinct vegetation regions), make Addo one of the most diverse conservation areas in the world. To give you an idea: Per cubic metre, Valley Bushveld is able to support more animals, birds and insects than any other biome on earth.

ATTRACTIONS:
Our in-house tour company, Crisscross Adventures, can ensure that you enjoy Addo Wildlife, Nature and Adventures in a comfortable, relaxed and well paced tour of the beautiful Greater Addo Area. Whether it is bird watching from a canoe, hiking to a mountain waterfall, quad biking, riding an elephant, observing the "BIG 5" from close or conquering your fear of reptiles. Addo is a haven for Nature & Wildlife enthusiasts with a variety of safari tours on offer, which can be included when booking or arranged on arrival. Enjoy more adrenalin? Why not try Adrenalin Addo, Africa's longest double zip line over the Sundays River!

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