Category: News
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Where the Wilderness Speaks: Discover The Outpost
In the untouched northern reaches of Kruger National Park, The Outpost redefines the safari experience through contemporary design and a commitment to slow travel. Here, in the wildlife-rich Makuleke concession, guests discover a wilderness that rewards presence—through exceptional birding, immersive sound safaris, and soul-stirring landscapes that command attention.
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Getting to Welgevonden: Now Easier Than Ever
A new air travel option will be available from December 2025, making travel to Tshwene Lodge and Ekuthuleni Lodge in Welgevonden Game Reserve more convenient than ever!
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The Old Rectory: Award-Winning Hotel in the Heart of Plettenberg Bay
We’ve been named as one of the top 15 hotels in Southern & Eastern Africa and received a 5-star grading by the TGCSA.
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Two Rare Earth Retreats featured in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
To our guests, past and present: thank you for taking the time to vote and for being part of our journey.
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Unreasonable Hospitality: A Story from Pel’s Post
At Rare Earth, hospitality is about more than service – it’s about creating moments that last. Recently at Pel’s Post, we helped Dylan plan a proposal filled with memory, meaning, and love – from a baobab tree planted in honour of his late mom to a secret reveal that was nothing short of magical.
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Rare Earth Corporate Retreats: ‘Out of Office’ takes on a new meaning
Step out of the office and into nature’s boardroom. Discover Rare Earth’s bespoke corporate retreats across safari lodges and a seaside heritage hotel.
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How conservation fees fuel sustainable safaris
When you book a safari, you’re not just booking game drives and a room with a view; you’re stepping into a living, breathing wilderness – a wild space that otherwise might not exist. And with that comes a small but powerful contribution: a conservation fee.
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Modern Luxury: The ultimate safari star bed
Guests at The Outpost and Pel’s Post can experience the night sky exactly as our ancestors did thousands of years ago — a breathtaking celestial theatre that can be enjoyed nightly from the comfort of their beds
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Sound Safari at The Outpost: A Unique Kruger National Park Experience
Traditional game drives have long captivated visitors with stunning visual encounters, but what if you could experience the African bush through an entirely different sense?
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Home Grown, Heart Led: The Women of The Outpost
Meet some of the remarkable women that make up our Outpost family in the northern Kruger and create a wilderness experience that is as authentic as it is immersive.