Outpost

Top choice in Kruger National Park


Sleep inside or out, with the press of a button. Set high above the Luvuvhu River at the northern extreme of Kruger, the outward-facing walls of these 12 super-contemporary ‘living spaces’ can be raised by remote, allowing you to wake to a breathtaking panorama. Walks through local gorges and the fever-tree forest are highly recommended, as are wildlife drives.

The lodge – which employs local staff almost exclusively – operates under a community-partnership arrangement where a portion of profits is paid to the Makuleke community. After the expiry of its lease, the lodge will be turned over in its entirety to the community.


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1. Pafuri Picnic Area

13.47 MILES

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2. Crooks Corner

14.35 MILES

On the outskirts of a beautiful fever-tree forest, Crooks Corner marks not only the confluence of the Luvuvhu and Limpopo Rivers but also the historic…