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Addo Animal Facts: The Lion

2017-02-28T12:54:39+02:00August 5th, 2016|

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 thick brown or black manes that encircle their necks and protect them while fighting. Lions consume a wide variety of [...]

Dinner time at Kudu Ridge

2017-02-28T12:59:23+02:00July 13th, 2016|

          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 for vegetarians, and will accommodate any other special dietary requirements that you may have. After dinner guests enjoy relaxing around [...]

Addo foliage facts: The Aloe Striata

2017-02-28T13:04:06+02:00June 30th, 2016|

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 stems that produce coral-red coloured flower clusters. Such a beautiful sight and a fantastic reason to visit the area! Aloe [...]

Kirkwood Wildsfees 2016!

2016-10-22T23:23:04+02:00June 13th, 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 fabulous, fun- filled, family weekend! This leading family festival will be home to the first Zip Zap Circus performances in [...]

Stunning Cheetah sighting in Addo by Kudu Ridge Guests!

2017-02-28T13:10:00+02:00June 6th, 2016|

          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 can also be distinguished from other big cats by their smaller size, spotted coats, small heads and ears and distinctive [...]

Sylvester the Lion moves to Addo Elephant National Park

2016-10-22T23:23:04+02:00May 31st, 2016|

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 lion which went on a second walkabout outside the park in March this year, arrived safely at his new home [...]

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