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In the most remote part of Kruger
National Park, in a wilderness area previously uninhabited by
visitors to the Park lies the vast concession awarded to
The Outpost as a result of a ground-breaking agreement between
the Makuleke People and the South African National Parks Board.
The Makuleke Region fell outside the borders of Kruger National
Park until 1969 when, allegedly for security reasons, they were
forcibly removed under the Apartheid laws of the day to allow
for the Park to extend to the borders of Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
After South Africa returned to democracy in the 1990's, the
Makulekes instituted a land claim which culminated in an agreement
conferring title of the region to the Makuleke people provided
it remains part of the Park and is used only for limited ecotourism.
The Outpost is the first lodge to be built in this vast region.
Accommodation at The Outpost
Acclaimed Italian born architect Enrico
Daffonchio designed The Outpost. Using simple, clean lines
and combining elements of steel and canvas the unashamedly contemporary
design of The Outpost emphasizes its beautiful surrounds but
blends and preserves the wilderness that is its home.
Guests are accommodated in 12 stand- alone
en suite living space that are placed alongside a walkway on
the side of a hill overlooking the Luvuvhu River. The Spaces
are of contemporary design with retractable canvas screens and
frontage offering a 180-degree views of the Luvuvhu River Valley.
The open feel of the rooms is extended into the full bathroom
with concrete bath and open shower and a view extending as far
as Mozambique.
Notwithstanding its remote location, The Outpost
strives to provide excellent cuisine. The style of food reflects
its African surroundings. Care is taken to source the best produce
whether available locally or whether it is flown in fresh from
Johannesburg.
Attractions and Activities at The Outpost
Game Viewing
The region measures some
24000 hectares and is well known for its abundant wildlife
including less common species not evident in the southern
and central regions of the park. Apart from large herds
of Elephant and Buffalo, guests will be able to see Nyala
and Tsessebe antelope which are not easy to find in the
more southern regions of the Park. The diverse terrain of
the region includes Mopane woodlands, fever tree forests,
acacia thickets as well as some of the largest and oldest
Baobab specimens.
Guests will be offered a
choice of a long or short game drive in the morning and
again in the mid afternoon. Game drives will be conducted
by qualified and experienced guides in open-air four wheel
drive vehicles. The vehicles are not restricted to public
roads in Kruger National Park and will mostly make use of
tracks formerly restricted for the use of Park officials.
Hiking and Birding
Guided nature and birding
safaris are available upon request, subject to
availability and are not included in the rates. Bookings
must be made prior to arrival. Guests who would like to
experience the bush on foot may do so after breakfast or
as an alternative to a game drive in the early mornings
and late afternoons. Walks will be conducted in parts of
the region not accessible to vehicles including the spectacular
Lanner Gorge. The Makuleke Region is renown for its birding
and guests may be able to see Scarlett chested sunbirds,
Broadbilled rollers, Redheaded weavers, Wattle- eyed flycatchers
and owls such as the Pels Fishing Owl, the Scops, Whitefaced,
Pearl-Spotted and Giant Eagle Owl.
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