Category: News
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Safari by season: Northern Kruger
Our two luxury lodges, The Outpost Lodge and Pel’s Post are situated in the northernmost part of the Kruger National Park, South Africa. This region is bisected by the tropic of Capricorn and boasts a hot, subtropical climate that makes it a worthy destination to visit all year round. However, when planning your safari getaway…
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Kay and Monty Weddings: Terri & Anton
Terri and Anton’s elegant wineland celebration had tons of sophisticated touches that paired so well with the charming, rustic barn venue. We loved the hanging greenery and long, candle-lit tables that enhanced the romantic ambience of the evening. We chatted to the happy couple about their big day, the standout moments and their wedding planning tips.
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Exploring the Plett Winelands
Home to some of the best vineyards, with over 16 wine farms stretching from Harkerville to the Crags, we are lucky to call the Plett Winelands home to our boutique wine farm, Kay and Monty. The Plett Winelands is recognised both nationally and internationally as South Africa’s newest Wine of Origin region and boasts award-winning…
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How Pel’s Post got its name
Birding is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the world and with over 350 recorded bird species in the area, Pel’s Post is a birder’s paradise. Situated in the wildest and most remote part of the Kruger National Park, the wilderness surrounding Pel’s Post is vast and remote and is well known for its…
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An experience of a lifetime: a walking safari in Northern Kruger
The Outpost rests high on a hill overlooking the Luvuvhu River Valley in the wildest and most remote part of the Kruger National Park in the 26 500 ha Big Five Makuleke Contractual Park. This vast and remote wilderness area is bordered to the north by the Limpopo River and Zimbabwe and to the east…
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A short history of The Old Rectory
We are delighted to introduce the brand new property in Rare Earth’s portfolio, The Old Rectory. Located in the heart of Plettenberg Bay, one of South Africa’s best-loved coastal towns, The Old Rectory is an immaculately restored national monument, re-imagined into an intimate boutique hotel.
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#KNYSNARISES #PLETTITSAFEELING
It is going to be one long road to recovery for the greater Plettenberg Bay and Knysna community after the fires destroyed so many homes earlier this month. But we will get there, and we need your help.
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Q&A with field guide, April Theledi
If you have visited us before, you may have met April Theledi, one of our incredible guides at Tshwene Lodge. April fell in love with the bush as a young boy while being a shepherd for his family and it is this passion that led him to become a key member of our team, bringing…
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The Plett and Knysna fire: how you can help
It has been a nightmare week for so many people in Plett and Knysna as the fires have ravaged the area leaving hundreds without a home. We are thankful that Kay and Monty, Rare Earth Country House and The Old Rectory escaped the blaze and also grateful for the incredible bravery of our firefighters and all those within…
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Top wildlife photography tips and tricks
The number one thing to pack before heading out on safari? Undoubtedly, your camera. Visiting the African bush is a magical experience and there will be countless moments that you will want to capture but don’t be intimidated by the fancy cameras and massive lenses that you may have seen before – a compact camera or…