Addo News
2020 Addo Elephant Trail Run Accommodation
The 2020 Addo Elephant trail run takes place from tomorrow, 6th, to 8 March 2020. This is one of our favourite annual Addo events and takes place in the nearby Addo Elephant National Park in [...]
Addo Elephant Park Game Drives
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is situated in the heart of Addo in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, and a short 15 kms (9.3 miles) drive from the Addo Elephant National Park. Addo lies in the [...]
Top 5 Eastern Cape Safari Sightings
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is a privately owned and family-run lodge located in the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape safari area, a stone's throw from the Addo Elephant National Park well-known for Big 5 [...]
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Addo in Summer
Set in the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape of South Africa, Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is a short 30 minutes’ drive inland from Port Elizabeth Airport and positioned at the end of the Garden [...]
Top 10 Addo Activities for Kids
Planning a family holiday to Addo in South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape and need to include activities that will entertain the kids? We have put together a list of the TOP 10 ADDO ACTIVITIES FOR [...]
Addo Travel: Unabridged Birth Certificate Requirement Scrapped
The South African government has removed the requirement for foreign under-18 children entering or leaving the country to present an unabridged birth certificate, including both parents’ details. This rule no longer applies to children from [...]
Addo Animal Facts: Warthog
Kudu Ridge is located close to the main gate of the Addo Elephant National Park, the third largest national park in South Africa. Our lodge guests are always delighted by encounters with the Big 5 [...]
Budget-Friendly Addo Safari and Accommodation
Looking for a budget-friendly safari and accommodation that won't break the bank? The Addo region of the Eastern Cape of South Africa is just the place for you! Greater Addo is the area around and [...]
Whale Watching and Addo Safaris
The Addo Elephant National Park is a diverse wildlife conservation area situated close to Port Elizabeth and Kudu Ridge Game Lodge. The park contains five of South Africa’s seven biomes, including the Alexandria sand dunes, [...]
Meet Addo Safari Guide Alex
We are pleased to introduce Alexander Wood, a new member of our Kudu Ridge Game Lodge team. Alex has joined us as our expert Addo safari guide and will lead our tours to the nearby [...]
Addo Elephants Afraid of Bees
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is situated a short 15 minutes drive from the Addo Elephant National Park which is home to over 600 African elephants. Our guests enjoy watching these gentle giants on our guided [...]
Addo Family Safari Holiday Special
As a family-run, private game reserve and lodge, our team understands the importance of time spent together as a family. Planning a family safari holiday is not an easy task on your own, especially as [...]
Addo Giraffe Walking Safari
We are pleased to introduce a new Addo activity for the whole family, a giraffe walking safari. This experience provides guests with the opportunity to observe giraffe on foot and at close range. The walk [...]
Addo Lodge 2019 TripAdvisor Award
We are delighted that our Addo Lodge has been awarded the 2019 Certificate of Excellence award by TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor is a popular online channel used by travelers around the globe. Millions of reviews are added [...]
Addo Conservation: Sylvester The Lion
The Big 5 Addo Elephant National Park is situated 15 minutes drive from Kudu Ridge Game Lodge in the malaria-free Eastern Cape of South Africa. Addo is a conservation success story and home to numerous [...]
Addo Honeymoon
Planning your honeymoon and looking for something life-changing and adventurous? You have come to the right place! Whatever your budget, Addo is the perfect area for honeymooners looking for a diverse experience. With rich cultures, [...]
Addo Activity: Sundays River Cruise
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is located in the malaria-free Addo region in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. The main river in our area is the Sundays River which flows 250 kilometers from its source [...]
Video: Addo Dung Beetle
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is a privately owned, family-run safari lodge and game reserve situated on 200 hectares of indigenous Addo bush in the malaria-free Eastern Cape. Our reserve is home to a variety of [...]
5 Facts About Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park is a malaria-free wildlife conservation are in the Sundays River region, close to Port Elizabeth in South Africa and 15 minutes drive from Kudu Ridge Game Lodge. The Big 5 safari [...]
Addo Safari Lodge: Winter Accommodation Special
Autumn and winter (June to September) are a great time of the year to visit our Addo safari lodge and take advantage of our winter accommodation special. Enjoy a 50% discount on Addo safari lodge [...]
Kudu Ridge at 2019 World Travel Market
We recently had the pleasure of participating in the 2019 World Travel Market Africa show in Cape Town, South Africa. The event was held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 10 – [...]
Addo Safari: Elephant Behavior
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is a privately owned, family-run game reserve in the heart of Addo's malaria-free Eastern Cape in South Africa. The main entrance to the Big 5 Addo Elephant National Park lies a [...]
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Addo in Autumn
March to July are our autumn months and there are more than 5 top reasons to visit Addo, Kudu Ridge Game Lodge and Addo Elephant National Park at this time of year. Kudu Ridge Game [...]
2019 Addo Elephant Trail Run Accommodation
One of our favourite events each year is the Addo Elephant Trail Run. The 2019 ultra distance trail running event takes place on Saturday 16 March in our neighbouring vast and beautiful Addo Elephant National [...]
Perfect 3-Day Addo Holiday Tour
If you are looking for the perfect 3-day Addo holiday tour read on… Our family-operated Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is nestled in the picturesque Addo region of South Africa's Eastern Cape. We are perfectly located [...]
Addo Lodge Valentines Getaway
Love is in the air! Book a romantic weekend away for two at Kudu Ridge Addo Lodge and we will include a complimentary dinner for you both around our boma fire. Book a two night [...]
Kudu Ridge Lodge Accreditations
Kudu Ridge Lodge partners with various accredited tourism organisations to work collaboratively to develop tourism in our area. Our lodge is located in the Eastern Cape, one of South Africa’s fastest growing tourist destinations. With [...]
Conservation of Addo Endangered Wildlife
We are proud to be situated so close to one of South Africa’s top wildlife conservation parks, the Addo Elephant National Park. This park is managed and operated by South African National Parks (SANParks) and [...]
Congratulations! Addo Accommodation Winner
Congratulations to Darryn van der Walt, our Addo accommodation winner. Darryn won a weekend away for two at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge, our privately owned game lodge only 15 minute drive from the Big 5 [...]
Addo Golf and Safari Tours
Our Addo region offers great options for Addo golf and safari tours. No visit to Addo is complete without a safari in the Addo Elephant National Park which is situated a short distance from Kudu [...]
Addo Reptile: Puff Adder
The Addo Elephant National Park is situated in the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape and only 15 minutes drive from Kudu Ridge Game Lodge. The conservation area protects a variety of wildlife, including a [...]
Private Addo Game Lodge Accommodation
Kudu Ridge offers accommodation at a private Addo game lodge a short distance away from the Big 7 Addo Elephant National Park near to Port Elizabeth in South Africa. Our bed and breakfast accommodation options [...]
TripAdvisor Top Addo Accommodation Reviews
Guest feedback is invaluable in assisting us to provide the best service at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge. We read all reviews and appreciate guests taking the time to provide feedback about our Addo accommodation. We [...]
Win a Weekend Away at our Addo Lodge
Stand a chance of winning a weekend away for two at our Addo Lodge to the value of R2640.00. Don’t miss this great chance to visit the malaria-free Addo! There are two ways to enter [...]
Top 5 Addo Wildlife Activities
Planning a trip to Kudu Ridge Game Lodge and looking to book Addo activities? We have included our top 5 Addo wildlife activities to help you with your planning. All activities are located a short [...]
Addo Accommodation Special: Early Bird 30% Discount
Spring is here! We have recently received good rains and our Addo valley is looking green and lush. This is wonderful for our game at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge [link] and the nearby Addo Elephant [...]
Addo Activity: Schotia Safaris
Schotia Private Game Reserve, one of the oldest game reserves in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, borders the eastern side of Addo Elephant National Park. The reserve is richly stocked with over 40 mammal species and [...]
2017 Accommodation Awards
We are delighted to share our 2017 awards from Booking.com and TripAdvisor. Booking.com, a world leader in booking accommodation online, and Tripadvisor, the worlds largest travel site, offer platforms for travellers to share their experiences [...]
Addo Animal Facts: Spotted Hyena
At Kudu Ridge Game Lodge we are thrilled to be positioned so close to the third largest national park in South Africa, the Addo Elephant National Park. The park is home to the two species [...]
Addo Winter Activities: Quad Biking
Looking for some adventurous activities while visiting Addo this winter? Why not try a Quad Bike Tour, a great way to see our spectacular Addo environment. Ride paths through the Valley Bushveld, along the Sundays [...]
Kudu Ridge Hosts Addo Film Crew
We had the pleasure in hosting an Italian film crew at our Addo Lodge recently. The crew stayed with us at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge and we took them for the day to film at [...]
Eastern Cape Birds
The Big 5 Addo Elephant National Park is situated in the malaria-free Eastern Cape and is rich in bird life thanks to the habitat diversity. The dense thickets of spekboom, open grassy plains, coastal islands, [...]
Travel Tips: South African Holiday
At Kudu Ridge Game Lodge we love to welcome couples, friends and families from around the world to our friendly and comfortable lodge. Here are some travel tips to assist you to prepare for your [...]
2018 Addo Accommodation Winter Special
Winter (April to August) is a great time to explore the malaria-free Addo region. The temperatures are moderate and mild with game viewing is excellent. Kudu Ridge Game lodge is situated 15 minutes drive away [...]
Addo Official Safari Guide
Situated in the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape, and only 15 minutes drive from Kudu Ridge Game Lodge, lies the Big 7 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, white shark and southern right whales) Addo [...]
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge Upgrades
At Kudu Ridge Game Lodge we are always looking for ways to improve our accommodation and lodge facilities to ensure that our guests enjoy their stay. We review all feedback from guests and try to [...]
Google Street View | Addo Elephant Park | South Africa
You can now do a virtual tour of the Addo Elephant National Park with Google Street View. Google launched a large collection of 360-degree images of South Africa's [...]
Awesome Addo 4X4 Trail
Owners of Kudu Ridge Game Lodge, Brian and Jenny Bowren, took a 4 x 4 drive around the great Addo Elephant National Park in one of their off-road tour vehicles. They covered an area of [...]
VIDEO: How Poaching is Changing the Face of African Elephants
We found this fascinating and insightful video on how poaching is changing the face of African elephants. We hope you find it interesting too. Interesting Facts About Elephants and Poaching In the 1500's there were [...]
Addo Activity: Sand Boarding
Are you planning a trip to Kudu Ridge Game Lodge and looking for a fun-filled activity? Try sand boarding, a great way to experience the scenic views and awesome dunes at Sunday’s River mouth. Sand [...]
Addo Accommodation: Excellent Value
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is set in the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape, 30 minutes drive away from Port Elizabeth and it’s international airport and 15 minutes drive away from the famous Addo Elephant [...]
Free Addo Elephant Park Activities
At Kudu Ridge Game Lodge we understand the importance of watching your budget when going on holiday. We were excited to find this list of FREE activities for the nearby Addo Elephant National Park. We hope [...]
Addo Activity: Giant Swing
If you have an appetite for adrenalin filled activities why not try the GIANT SWING situated close to Kudu Ridge Game Lodge? The giant swing is 18 meters high and the first of its kind [...]
Visit Addo Elephant Park: Stay at Kudu Ridge
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is perfectly positioned in the malaria-free region of Addo in the Eastern Cape for visits the famous Big 7 Addo Elephant National Park. Our private game lodge is a 15-minute drive [...]
Addo Adventure Activity: Horseback Safaris
On your next visit to Kudu Ridge Game Lodge enquire about the nearby horseback safaris, another amazing Addo adventure activity available to guests at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge. Kudu Ridge is situated 15 minutes drive from [...]
Top 5 Reasons to Host a Conference at Kudu Ridge
Kudu Ridge offers an excellent conference and corporate event venue. Delegates enjoy stepping away from their normal environments and are inspired and refreshed by the tranquility of the African bush. We recently hosted a number [...]
Addo Activity: 4×4 Tours
We now offer Addo tours in our 4x4 off-road Land Rover from Kudu Ridge Game Lodge into the nearby Addo Elephant National Park. Allow us to wow you with our knowledge, delight you with local stories and [...]
EARLY BIRD Addo Special: 15% Off Accommodation
The temperatures are increasing and so have bookings to our Addo region! To take some of the heat off your pocket we have introduced an EARLY BIRD Addo Special. Book direct at least 21 days [...]
Antelope at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is a family-run and operated reserve nestled in the picturesque Addo hills and the ideal base to explore the nearby Addo Elephant National Park and other Addo activities. We are renowned [...]
Top 5 Addo Relaxing Activities
Kudu Ridge is located in the Addo region, which offers a wide variety of activities for visitors. Favourite activities include tours through the Big 5 Addo Elephant National Park, walking through the Kudu Ridge Game [...]
Addo Activity: Visit Daniell Cheetah Project
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is located in the Greater Addo region in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The Greater Addo region, which includes areas from the Sundays River month to Kirkwood, offers a wide [...]
2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
We are proud to announce we have received the 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award for a second year in a row at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge. This TripAdvisor certificate recognises establishments that consistently receive [...]
Addo Winter Special: STAY FOR 3 & PAY FOR 2
Come and enjoy our pleasant Eastern Cape weather with our excellent accommodation winter special. Winter is one of the best times to visit the Addo region and the Addo Elephant National Park. The weather is [...]
Addo Animal Facts: Cape Buffalo
The African buffalo or Cape buffalo is one of the Big 5 animals found in the nearby Addo Elephant National Park, a mere 15 minutes from Kudu Ridge Game Lodge. Buffalo occur naturally in the [...]
Addo Elephant National Park: Proof Of Identification & Gate Access
Visitors planning to visit Addo Elephant National Park during their stay at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge [link] need to show photo identification. This announcement was made by Addo Elephant National Park management: “With immediate [...]
Guests Experiences at our Addo Game Lodge
The first thing that strikes one on arriving at the Kudu Ridge Addo Game Lodge entrance is the raw beauty of the place. We were so captivated by the natural bush and beautiful aloes [...]
Drone Video: Kudu Ridge Game Lodge
We received this drone video of Kudu Ridge Game Lodge from a guest Olli Zimstern Schmidt. Olli is from Lubeck in Germany. He stayed with us in October 2015 but recently sent us the [...]
Self-Drive via Addo Elephant Park Mathyolweni Gate
If you are driving to Kudu Ridge Game Lodge and have time to explore then our recommended self-drive route is via Addo Elephant National Park. This route includes driving through the Addo Elephant National Park, entering [...]
Addo Elephant Park Conservation
The Addo region stretches from the Indian Ocean to the Zuurberg Mountains and includes the beautiful Sundays River Valley. The region includes the Addo Elephant National Park and a number of private game reserves, such [...]
Travel Routes to Kudu Ridge Game Lodge
We have included the fastest and most direct routes to Kudu Ridge Game Lodge from Port Elizabeth airport, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. Travel Route from Port Elizabeth Airport to Kudu Ridge Game Lodge This [...]
Addo Antelope Facts: Kudu
Kudu are one of the many antelope found at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge and in the nearby Addo Elephant National Park. We have a number of kudu on our private game [...]
What Guests Say About Our Addo Accommodation
The Greater Addo is an untamed and beautiful region that stretches along the east coast of South Africa. The area features expanses of white sand beaches, malaria-free game reserves, ancient forests, rolling hills, sub-tropical bush [...]
2016 Memories: Kudu Ridge Game Lodge Guest Photos
We welcome all guests like family at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge and provide a home-from-home experience in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. We encourage guests to rejuvenate and enjoy the tranquility of our private Addo [...]
Addo Animal Facts: Elephants
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is located a short 20-minute drive to one of the largest national parks in South Africa, the Addo Elephant National Park This park offers visitors an excellent malaria-free Big 5 safari [...]
Video: Sundays River Valley and Greater Addo Area
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is located in the scenic Greater Addo region in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Greater Addo includes the areas around Colchester and the Sundays River mouth through Addo, Paterson, [...]
Addo Activity: Double Zip Line
We invite guests to enjoy the variety of fun activities on offer in our Addo and Sundays River Valley region when staying with us at Kudu Ridge Game Lode. The first things people think of [...]
Addo Insect Facts: Dung Beetle
The flightless dung beetle is a species endemic to very few areas of South Africa. We are blessed to have them here at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge and the greater Addo region including Addo Elephant [...]
Addo Elephant Park Rangers Save Baby Elephant
The dedication of the Addo Elephant Park rangers is evident in this video captured in January this year. Despite the danger of a herd of elephants nearby the rangers freed a baby elephant that was [...]
Kudu Ridge has been showing off this week…
Kudu Ridge has been showing off this week! Not only have the Aloes been a spectacular sight, but with the little rain we have had the animals are also looking healthy and happy. Last night [...]
Sandboarding at Sunday’s River Valley
The Addo area offers a host of different activities to enjoy with your family and friends. Sandboarding at Sunday's River is a definite favourite activity of past guests, and is less then 50km's away from [...]
Addo Animal Facts: The Lion
Lions are known for their majestic appearance and behaviour. They possess both beauty and strength. Lions vary in colour but typically sport light yellow-brown coats. Mature male lions are unique among big cats due the [...]
Kudu Ridge’s Safari Tents
We invite guests to come reflect, relax and rejuvenate in our comfortable Safari Tents […]
Dinner time at Kudu Ridge
Kudu Ridge's dinner menu is always a delicious success! Depending on the evening, you could enjoy Andrew's tasty Kudu Potjie or Jenny's Lamb roast - amongst other things! We do cater [...]
July Special: Stay3/Pay2
Due to popular demand we are extending our Winter Special until the end of July! […]
Addo foliage facts: The Aloe Striata
Flowering of the Aloe Striata. It's nearly that time of year where the Aloes all over Addo start to flower! The flowers appear in late winter to early spring, with tall [...]
Addo Antelope Facts: The Bushbuck
Top Bushbuck Facts: […]
Gorah team Building at Kudu Ridge!
Kudu Ridge hosted Gorah Elephant Camps Team Building function in our Boma last Sunday. […]
Kirkwood Wildsfees 2016!
It’s that time of year again! The Spar Kirkwood Wildsfees is happening from Friday 24 June till Sunday 26 June 2016! Kudu Ridge’s fantastic June special will still be running, so book now for a [...]
Stunning Cheetah sighting in Addo by Kudu Ridge Guests!
Cheetah's are the fastest land animal in the world. Their slender, long-legged bodies are built for speed. Cheetahs are tan in colour with black spots all over their bodies. They [...]
Sylvester the Lion moves to Addo Elephant National Park
Kudu Ridge welcomes Sylvester the Lion to Addo National Elephant Park! Last Friday afternoon – just over a week shy of the anniversary of his initial escape from the Karoo National Park – Sylvester, the [...]
Kudu Ridge Addo Accommodation Guest Reviews
We value all guest reviews at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge. Thank you to all our guests who have taken the time to share their experience with others. Kudu Ridge offers family-run Addo [...]
Addo Animal facts: The Zebra
Introduced to Kudu Ridge Game Lodge in 2015 the zebra is best known for its black and white striped body. […]
Hyena vs Jackal at Addo Elephant National Park
Who will win, hyena or jackal? This video of the hyena and jackal fighting over the remains of a kudu was taken at our nearby Addo Elephant National Park. The cheeky jackals don't [...]
Addo Accommodation Special
Visit us at Kudu Ridge Game Ranch during our Addo winter season from June to August. It is our favourite time of year for game viewing. […]
Top 7 Addo Adventure Activities
We invite guests to enjoy a large variety of Addo adventure activities that are on offer close to Kudu Ridge Game Lodge, the perfect base from which to explore the Addo area. […]
Featured Guests: The Castellaro Family
Our featured Kudu Ridge Game Lodge guests this month are the Castellaro family, our first Argentinian visitors. This wonderful family of eight stayed with us for two nights during their [...]
Video: Addo Elephant Encounter
We're pleased to share this video of an encounter with a big elephant at nearby Addo Elephant National Park. Listen to how the visitors are in awe of this majestic animal. Addo Elephant National [...]
Addo Antelope Facts: Impala
The name impala comes from the Zulu word meaning gazelle. This graceful antelope is found in abundance at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge and the nearby Addo Elephant National Park. […]
Top Kudu Ridge Game Lodge Activities
We invite guests to come reflect, relax and rejuvenate in the warm atmosphere on our family-run game reserve. […]
Happy Guest: Nikolas Wunnenberg
Our featured Kudu Ridge Game Lodge guest this month is Nikolas Wunnenberg from Germany. Nikolas visited to participate in the recent 76km Addo Elephant Trail Run. He came fourth in this event where ultra-trail runners [...]
Video: Lion Kill at Nearby Addo Elephant Park
We enjoyed this video captured in February 2015 at Addo Elephant National Park. The video shows two male lion eating a kudu. Many guests staying at Kudu Ridge visit Addo Elephant National Park and enjoy sightings [...]
Addo Antelope Facts: Nyala
We love these pictures of a male and female nyala, one of the many antelope that are found at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge in Addo. […]
Top Facts about Addo Elephant National Park
We really enjoyed these recent articles about our neighbour, Addo Elephant National Park, in the African Geographic and Country Life magazines. Our guests love that the main entrance to this Big Seven national park is [...]
Kudu Ridge Receives Top Guest Review Award
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge has been awarded a top guest review award by the popular online booking website Booking.com. Thank you for rating us with an average score of 8.4 out of 10 during 2015. [...]
Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Kudu Ridge in Addo
Here are our top 5 reasons why guests love to stay with us at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge in Addo. […]
HAPPY 2016 TO ALL OUR FRIENDS
Kudu Ridge New Years Greetings. We wish all our friends from around the world good health and happiness for 2016. Thank you for been part of our lives over the past year, we have thoroughly [...]
Evening of fun at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge guests enjoying an evening around the fire. A regular Sunday evening at Kudu Ridge would not be the same without our guests from Nomad Adventure Tours, from 2016 they will be [...]
Netherland Bikers visit Kudu Ridge Game Lodge
A group of bikers from the Netherlands on a tour around South Africa with Imbizo Safaris spent a night at Kudu Ridge Game Lodg Also at Kudu Ridge on the same night were Nomad Adventure [...]
Kudu Ridge Pointer Puppies
Last Pointer Puppy For Sale. These are photos taken today of the last Pointer puppy from the Kudu Ridge Game Lodge litter looking for a home. She comes from a line of highly pedigreed Pointers [...]
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge Zebra at Sunset
Addo Game Lodge Zebra at Sunset Kudu Ridge Game Lodge guests were treated to close up viewing of Zebra peacefully grazing in the late Addo afternoon sun.
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge Addo Pointer Puppies Update
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge Addo Pointer Puppies Kudu Ridge Game Lodge Addo Pointer puppies at breakfast time!!!! They are now 4 weeks old, growing rapidly and becoming a handful at feeding time so a trough [...]
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge Pointer Jemma has 13 Pointer puppies
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge has new family members. Kudu Ridge Game Lodge Pointer Jemma gave birth to 13 magnificent Pointer puppies on 4th October. Riley the father is a registered, highly pedigreed Pointer, while Jemma [...]
Visitors to Kudu Ridge Game Lodge and Addo Elephant Park
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge and Addo Elephant Park has special visitors. Old friends Eddie and Cheryl Stone from Kokstad visited Addo Elephant Park and Kudu Ridge Game Lodge for the weekend. They are seen here [...]
Kudu Ridge Game Drive in the Addo Bush
Game drive in the Addo Bush Kudu Ridge dogs Riley, Jemma and Pedro are first in line for an afternoon game drive. The guests had close up sightings of Zebra and Kudu and were [...]
Zebra Introduced to Addo Game Lodge
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge in Addo Introduces Zebra. Guests to Kudu Ridge Game Lodge will now be able to have close up viewing of recently introduced Zebra.
Great sighting on Kudu Ridge Game Lodge
Walk on Kudu Ridge Game Lodge provides great close up viewings. There is something special about getting within 6 meters on foot to this magnificent Nyala Bull while on a walk on Kudu Ridge Game [...]
Wildsfees fun in Addo.
Evening of fun in Addo. Kudu Ridge guests from Fairy Glen Private Game Reserve and Kudu Ridge staff entertained the rest of the guests to an evening of impromptu music and fun.
Enjoyable stay at Addo Game Lodge near Addo Elephant Park
“What a great stay” Reviewed 25 March 2015 A fantastic few days of relaxation - a great welcome, great food and wine, interesting conversations and great guests as well. We'll definitely be back before long. [...]
Kirkwood Wildsfees Accommodation Special
Looking For Kirkwood Wildsfees Accommodation? Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is running a Kirkwood Wildsfees accommodation special from the 26th June, 2015 to 28th June, 2015 at R400 per person sharing including a Continental Breakfast. Kudu [...]
Elephant Back Safari
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge Guest Goes on Elephant Back Safari. Marco Winkler from Germany had the experience of a lifetime when Brian and Jenny from Kudu Ridge Game Lodge took him to Addo Elephant Back [...]
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge Guests on Addo Elephant Park Safari
Kudu Ridge Game Ranch Guests on Addo Elephant Park Safari Kudu Ridge Game Lodge guests had wonderful sightings of Elephant close up, Buffalo, numerous antelope such as Kudu and Red Hartebeest as well [...]
Kudu Ridge Private Trail Guide
Member of Kudu Ridge Game Lodge family starts own Trail Guide Company. Trail Guide Rodger Bowren a member of the Kudu Ridge Game Lodge family has recently started his own Trail Guide and Safari Company. [...]
Addo Ultimate Motorcycle Destination
Addo Ultimate Motorcycle Destination as Imbizo visit Kudu Ridge Game Lodge. Kudu Ridge Game Lodge is becoming a popular venue for International motorcycle groups accommodation when visiting the Addo Elephant National Park. The Eastern Cape [...]
Addo Horticulture
I by chance met 3 well known American Horticulturists at the entrance to Kudu Ridge yesterday afternoon. I arrived back from P.E. to find these 3 gentlemen clambering around the embankment at our gate with [...]
Are you at risk from Ebola when considering a trip to Southern Africa?
No! Is the resounding response from Moira Smith, General Manager for Goway’s Middle East and Africa division. Africa is of course a continent, not a single, small country, and the distances between tourism areas and [...]
Cooling off Kudu Ridge Style
Cooling off Kudu Ridge style on a hot summers afternoon in the Sundays River watching water fowl, the abundant different species of bird life in the reeds and trees lining the banks with a Fish [...]
Adrenalin Addo
Kudu Ridge can now offer our guests the thrill of Adrenalin Addo's Double Zip Line over the Sundays River Valley with magnificent views of the scenic orange orchards and farm land, for the adrenalin junkies [...]
Story of the Dung Beetle
I have often been asked by guests why a dung beetle rolls dung and what does it eventually do with the ball of dung. The dung beetle found in this area is the Flightless Addo [...]
Kudu Ridge Hand Made Knives
Kudu Ridge Game Ranch now have a range of custom handmade knives which will appeal to the discerning knife collector or a guest who would like a personalized knife for their own use as a [...]
Caracal sighting in Addo Elephant National Park
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge guests had a rare daylight sighting of the elusive Caracal also known as a Rooikat or Lynx in the Addo Elephant National Park.
Kudu Ridge swimming pool
Kudu Ridge guest enjoying a swim in the Kudu Ridge swimming pool -the Sundays River. This stretch of river is home to an amazing variety of birdlife and water fowl as well as the majestic African Fish Eagle [...]
Addo Elephant Park Lion Sighting
Wonderful lion sighting by Kudu Ridge Game Ranch guests while on Safari in Addo Elephant Park. These two large males were lying in the sun next to Hapoor Dam.
Addo Bush Wedding
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge recently hosted a successful bush wedding. The guests enjoyed a four day stay at Kudu Ridge with picnic lunches in the bush at the Busbar, evening braai's, fire dancing out in [...]
DJ Jay Om [Mastino] Plays in Addo
DJ Jay Om [Mastino] Plays in Addo... this time while having a break from from his heavy DJ schedule around the world. World famous D.J. Jay Om [Mastino] of Free Spirit Records based in London [...]
Kudu Ridge Family Grows
Pedro the Jack Russel is the latest addition to the Kudu Ridge Family.
Walking with the Cheetahs
Kudu Ridge guests had a wonderful Addo Safari Tour with hours spent walking and playing with the cheetahs.
Addo Team Building
Transnet's Port Elizabeth Port Terminals division recently a successful annual conference and team building event at Kudu Ridge Game Ranch.
Addo Rose Show Accommodation
Addo Rose Show Bed & Breakfast Accommodation Special Enjoy the weekend at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge while visiting the Annual Addo Rose Show Country Festival with mouthwatering food, beer tent, stalls, tea tent, [...]
Barn Owl Digger growing rapidly
The Barn Owl, Digger has been growing rapidly and has almost achieved the muscle tone required for flight, before being released in summer.
CSV Construction weekend at Kudu Ridge Game Ranch
CSV Construction [Pty] Ltd hosted their top management and engineers at Kudu Ridge for the rugby test between the Springboks and England. Besides attending the test match Kudu Ridge arranged an elephant back ride with Addo [...]
Update on Digger
Digger is now 45 days old and weighs 390 grams. He is in the process of losing his down and attaining his full plumage. Digger has also learn't to feed himself!
Addo Archaeology Excavations
Matt Lotter, a University of the Witwatersrand Archaeology PhD student, is currently staying at the Kudu Ridge Game Ranch. He has found several archaeological sites, in both the Addo and Kirkwood regions, where he is [...]
Radio KingFisher FM Travelling Tribe
The Traveling Tribe from Kingfisher FM along with Gary, Jane and Ashley Stevenson spent the past weekend at a cold and wet Kudu Ridge Game Ranch. The weather however did not put a damper on [...]
New Chick arrives at Kudu Ridge.
This Barn Owl chick was found by our Archaeologist Matt Lotter at one of his sites in the Addo area. It had fallen out of its nest on a cliff which was inaccessible, and is [...]
Black rhino sighting in Addo Elephant Park
A black rhino was spotted browsing in a thicket in the Addo Elephant Park on a tour through Addo with guests on Saturday morning. These animals are highly endangered due to poaching by unscrupulous people [...]
Addo Archaeology
Kudu Ridge Game Ranch is located near to the town of Addo, within the picturesque valley of the Sundays River. Although Addo is most commonly frequented for its rich array of fauna and flora, unbeknown [...]
New Safari Tents
The upgrade of the Kudu Ridge Safari Tents is complete with the final 8 tents been installed last week. The luxury tents are large 4 Sleepers and they are all en-suite. Our safari tents are [...]
Addo Archaeology Dig
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge have an archaeologist, Matt Lotter who is doing his PhD staying at the lodge. He has various excavation sites in the Addo and Kirkwood area and has found Kudu Ridge Game [...]
Kirkwood Wildsfees – Wildlife Festival
The 2012 ABSA Kirkwood Wildsfees is raising the bar on its winning recipe of wild activities, including live performances by top South African artists, a wine, jazz and gourmet food lifestyle expo, Kids Zone fun, [...]
Addo Bird Watching
Addo and the private game lodge, Kudu Ridge have provided Bird Lovers with a wealth of Birds of Prey Sightings on recent Addo Tours. The raptors to keep an eye out for while enjoying a [...]