In the 'hood, Addo as a destination

Completely overshadowed by the world-renowned Addo Elephant Park, there is actually a little town about an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth, called Addo. This small citrus farming community serves mainly as a supplement to the park, offering accommodation and a place to shop before visiting the main attraction - the elephants. Addo lies in a beautiful part of the world, surrounded by ... cont.

"Hermiston" Farm, Addo, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Directions to Chrislin African Lodge

From Port Elizabeth
Take the N2 past Port Elizabeth and Blue water 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 sign posted.

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 of 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
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.

Amenities in the area

  • Post Office (2.5 km)
  • Bank and/or ATM (3 km)
  • Bars and/or Nightlife (3 km)
  • Grocery Store (3 km)
  • Laundromat (3 km)
  • Restaurants / Eateries (3 km)
  • Airport (60 km)
  • Car Hire (60 km)

Activities

  • 4x4 trails
  • Beach
  • Bird watching
  • Elephant back safaris
  • Fishing
  • Game viewing
  • Game viewing (big 5)
  • Health spa / massage
  • Hiking trails
  • Horse riding
  • Rowing / canoeing
  • Swimming

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