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The Outpost

4.0 of 5
Makuleke Region, Kruger National Park 2146, South Africa
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4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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AndreLorenz
Munich, Germany
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

In our review of the year 2011 our stay in „The Outpost“ definetely was THE highlight! Our time there in April was really stunning and one of the most exciting experiences abroad ever. The combination of the innovative architecture in the middle of this fascinating bushlands is really breathtaking! We were overwhelmed by the friendly service provided by Thomas and... More

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Junkbondman
Pittsburgh
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4 reviews
15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011
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The people who work at this lodge are competent, hard working and eager to meet any request. I had a private vehicle and guide for my three days in this part of Kruger and Sarah was an excellent guide/driver. Very versed in birds and animals of the region. The weather was unseasonably hot when I was there about 42 or... More

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Camrin83
Pretoria, South Africa
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6 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2011
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An old mate was visiting from far and living in Musina, I wanted to make his visit as special as possible. Yes. Cape Town is arguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but the bushveld…Well, the few that have discovered its secrets have never left or try and come back at every opportunity. Of course it was... More

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travellertheworld
croydon
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18 reviews
16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Perfect in every way! We have been fortunate to have travelled the world. In fact we have been to over 50 countries in the past 30 years and the Outpost is certainly one of the most wonderful places we have ever stayed. We absolutely loved it. The rooms are out of this world. The service was outstanding. The staff were... More

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bushbaby61
Johannesburg, South Africa
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11 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2011
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I am lucky enough to be able to travel often around Southern Africa and visit many of the best properties, some are as expected, some are underwhelming. The Outpost exceeded all my expectations and then some. Starting with the staff and management who were wonderful. All members of the Makuleke community who are the ultimate owners of this spectacular property,... More

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HKARAM
Johannesburg
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2010

The place is amazing and the bedroom is also very good. The service and the game driving were ok. I'm only disapointed because I just discovered there that the north part of the kruger has less animals than south. But the biggest concern is about the food. The quality and taste were ok. But you can't serve small VERY portions... More

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Richard de la Rey, Marketing Manager at The Outpost, responded to this review
12 April 2010

We have replied to HKaram regarding their comments on the food at The Outpost. It is unfortunate that HKaram did not feel that their was sufficint food however I'm sure that if they had approached one of the staff memebrs or managemnet they certainly would've sorted the issue out immediatly. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. More

JFRS
Johannesburg
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2010

Amazing design and accommodations, very honey moonish. Breath taking view; having a shower looking at the animals down the river is priceless. Air cooling system is fantastic, as it gets really hot, even not in Summer. Staff is very kind and polite and the house keeping is really good. Food is ok (french style). However, as all meals are included,... More

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oreinberg
Frankfurt
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2010

This lodge is a must see; a very special and modern design. Your room basically has just one wall to the back and a roof; the rest is open (curtains can be closed), which provides an amazing atmosphere. If you skip one game drive in the morning you can enjoy an unmatched sunrise right from your bed. If the wheather... More

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VikingNZaffer
Foreigners in London, UK
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2010

I can only add my agreement to the later reviews of The Outpost: if there was an issue with management in the past, it is now gone. When we arrived at midday on the first day, and the temperature in the car showed 40+, we were greeted with cold washcloths, an ice cold drink, and friendly smiles from both management... More

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arsinoe_9
Washington DC
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2009

I'm a bit surprised to read the recent negative reviews. My husband and I spent four nights there in June 2009 and had an amazing experience. Everything - from the food to the service to the game rides - was five star. As mentioned by a previous reviewer, The Outpost doesn't have its own guide, but contracts them from Ecotraining... More

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