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2020 Addo Elephant Trail Run Accommodation

2020-03-05T20:42:17+02:00March 5th, 2020|

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 the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. There are events to suit all levels of fitness and ages. There is [...]

Addo Elephant Park Game Drives

2020-02-20T08:52:32+02:00February 20th, 2020|

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 Sundays River Valley which stretches from the Indian Ocean up to the Zuurberg Mountains and is home to the legendary [...]

Top 5 Eastern Cape Safari Sightings

2020-02-03T13:32:21+02:00February 3rd, 2020|

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 safari sightings. Kudu Ridge Game Lodge offers a relaxing home-from-home experience. We welcome couples, small groups and solo travellers like [...]

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Addo in Summer

2020-01-14T11:47:57+02:00January 14th, 2020|

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 Route. During the Addo summer months (November to March) we welcome guests from near and far. Our South African visitors [...]

Top 10 Addo Activities for Kids

2020-01-04T18:55:28+02:00January 4th, 2020|

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 KIDS, all of which are close and accessible from Kudu Ridge Game Lodge. 1. Addo Boat Cruise, Sand Boarding and [...]

Addo Travel: Unabridged Birth Certificate Requirement Scrapped

2019-12-05T12:18:28+02:00December 5th, 2019|

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 countries where no visa is required, including the UK and many others. As of November 2019, the requirement for international [...]

Addo Animal Facts: Warthog

2019-11-19T12:46:33+02:00November 19th, 2019|

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 and other wildlife but we regularly hear guests comment about the small, rather ugly, pig-like animal known as the warthog. [...]

Budget-Friendly Addo Safari and Accommodation

2019-11-07T09:37:50+02:00November 7th, 2019|

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 including the Big 5 Addo Elephant National Park. The area includes many private game reserves, including Kudu Ridge Game Lodge. [...]

Whale Watching and Addo Safaris

2019-10-23T10:19:13+02:00October 23rd, 2019|

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, the largest area of sand dunes in the southern hemisphere running to the coastline, St Croix Island, Bird Islands and [...]

Meet Addo Safari Guide Alex

2019-10-09T10:49:53+02:00October 9th, 2019|

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 Elephant National Park. Alex has an excellent knowledge of the African bush and we are certain that he will [...]

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