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The Outpost

4.0 of 5
Makuleke Region, Kruger National Park 2146, South Africa
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Windhoek
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

The lodge can exclusively use the Makuleke concession area so you can be sure that you will not see other vehicles on your game drive. And the best of all is that you can actually do bush walks among the big five with your guide. The rooms, called spaces, are stunning with spectacular views. The staff is friendly and considerate... More

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Windhoek, Namibia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

The rooms, called spaces, are really very spacious and the whole front can be opened so that you can have the feeling of sleeping outside! Wow! Of course you have mosquito nets over the beds! What makes The Outpost so unique is that you can actually do bush walks among the big five with your guide. And we actually saw... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Following the construction of The Outpost some years back, I was not disappointed when we arrived there and experienced the incredible synergy between the lodge location and the physical structures. The rooms or rather spaces create an emotion of wanting to exhale, of just "being". The artful minimalism used in the whole lodge is perfect - the only decor really... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

we had a very nice stay in this lodge. the bungalows are situated "up the hill" and the views are fantastic. more than the half of the bungalow is open !! people are friendly, service is very good. wildlife no to much, but the landscape is beautiful. as we do not like to drive always we joined a foot-safari several... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

My husband and I stayed at The Outpost for three nights in October 2012. It was hands down the most unique bush lodge we have ever stayed at. The experience was truly 5 star from start to finish. Our room was just gorgeous. As you'll see on the lodge website, the rooms are described as "spaces" and are essentially covered... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Our second stay at The Outpost, and nicely timed for the January 2013 floods. The management and staff were fantastic. They did so much for not only their own guests, but for everyone else in the area which was cut off due to all roads out being closed. We cannot thank them enough. It's true that there are less big... More

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TheOutpost, Director of Sales at The Outpost, responded to this review
19 February 2013

Dear SSnJS Thank you so much for your comprehensive feedback and for visiting us again. I believe it was a little wet when you visited to say the least. It's great to hear how well the staff handled the situation. Fortunately things have dried up now to a large extent. Being where we are on the hill damage was fortunately... More

Johannesburg
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012

First class from start to finish - this is how I would tell you how I felt about our 3 nights at The Outpost. On arrival we were greeted with great smiles and a big welcome - arrived just in time for a quick lunch and then out on our first evening drive. This is a beautiful part of the... More

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Calgary, Canada
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

We spent three days at the Outpost and did 5 walking safaris. We walked into elephants, buffalo, warthogs, nyala, kudu. impala, hippos, crocs and jackals on foot... we tracked lions and leopards. IT was such a trilling experience to walk for hours without the rover and hear and feel nature. While yes, there is less big game up North, the... More

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TheOutpost, Marketing Manager at The Outpost, responded to this review
10 September 2012

Dear Alberta_K_42 Thank you for your very positive review of The Outpost. It is always a pleasure haring how much our guests have enjoyed themselves. I must agree that walking in the concession is very special and a very enlightening experience. Thank you once again and I sincerely hope we can welcome you back toThe Outpost in the not too... More

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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2012 via mobile

We stayed there in January 2012 for two nights in space 12. This was the most impressive "hotel" room I had in my life. Don't expect to see the big five everyday (in 4 rides we saw a leopard on a baobab, elephants and buffalos) but expect a real safari as you won't meet many cars and it is not... More

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JHB, RSA
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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

we spent three glorious nights here. this was our second visit and it did not disappoint. the food is fantastic, staff are attentive and very well trained. the game drives are exciting (not a lot of game in the area at this time of the year though - but the bush is lush and dense and the bird life is... More

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Additional Information about The Outpost

Also Known As:
The Outpost Hotel
The Outpost Hotel Kruger National Park
Address: Makuleke Region, Kruger National Park 2146, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Kruger National Park
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #65 of 131 Speciality lodging in Kruger National Park
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Outpost lies in a vast wilderness area in the northernmost part of Kruger National Park. This region is bordered to the north by the Limpopo River and Zimbabwe and to the east by Crooks Corner and Mozambique. Italian born architect Enrico Daffonchio designed The Outpost. Using simple, clean lines and combining elements of steel, concrete and open space, the unashamedly contemporary design of The Outpost emphasizes its beautiful surrounds but blends and preserves the wilderness that is its home. ... more   less 

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