AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT……..

INTRODUCING THE OUTPOST
SIMPLY THE MOST AMAZING PLACE TO STAY IN THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Our Travel Consultant Karrie stayed there recently.  Here’s her opinion:

The Outpost

*     Absolutely amazing!  They don’t have rooms as such, they have what they call “spaces” – fantastic!   Completely open - no glass or windows (canvas shutters can be pulled round if required) all modern with clean lines, very minimal but pure luxury.

*     Views from the “spaces” and main lodge were breathtaking – looking down onto valley below.

*     Food was delicious, and they asked about any dietary requirements to keep everyone happy.

*     Host David and our guide Johann were great – good company and interesting to talk to.

Shortly after we arrived and had eaten our lunch, we set off on out first game drive of the trip, to Crooks corner.  I have to say this was one of my favourite parts of the trip. Climbing down into the dry Limpopo river bed, standing by (not too close) crocs and hippos as the sun set where three countries meet – South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.  It was magical.

We then continued on our drive seeing unusual sightings whilst in a Fever tree forest, such as bush babies (lesser and thick tailed), a genet, a civet, chameleons and a pearl spotted owl.  On our way back towards the lodge we stopped to see if there was any activity around the carcass of a young buffalo that we had seen earlier lying in the Luvuvhu River.

Once there we all hopped off the land rover and peered over the bridge with the spotlight (it was very dark by now).  Below us two crocs were attempting to eat the baby buffalo but not succeeding very well.  After a few minutes it was time to head back, we had to continue over the bridge to turn around, but as our tracker raised his spotlight, low and behold there were 2 lions on the prowl… We moved closer to only about 30m away, to get a better look.  We then heard a rustle behind us and out of the bushes emerged another lion, only about 10m from the bridge! We were all so pleased to see these magnificent cats but were glad we had got back on the vehicle as they looked very thin and hungry and had been heading our way!

We got back to the lodge and had a lovely dinner and relived our close encounter before heading off to our “space” where I had the best nights sleep of my life!

The next morning we got up early and headed to Lanner Gorge.  A bit of a scramble up the rocks was worth the effort for the spectacular view that was awaiting us, the early morning was the perfect time to go – I could quite easily sit up there for hours and look as far as the eye could see.

The Outpost really is the most stunning place to stay – something completely different.  Probably as close as you can get to “sleeping out” in the bush but with all the comforts you could wish around you.

If, like me, you love the bush, then you MUST go and spend a few days at The Outpost.

 LET KARRIE AND THE SPRINGBOK TEAM HELP YOU HAVE A VERY DIFFERENT FEW DAYS IN THE KRUGER STAYING AT THE OUTPOST – CALL 01784 465511 AND START PLANNING NOW!

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