Category: News
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Northern Kruger: A Paradise Found
A place where your first greeting of the day comes from loitering dassies and lively spurfowls; where the sun sluggishly creeps above the Luvuvhu river, painting the horizon as it ascends. A place where the crisp autumn mornings are alive with the scents of damp grass, wild sage and elephant dung – all the good…
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A CHANGE OF SEASONS IN NORTHERN KRUGER
We couldn’t be more grateful for our team of expert field guides here at The Outpost Lodge, including Kevan Dobbie, a new member of our team who manages to capture our special part of the world so spectacularly through his lens and with his pen. Read on to find out about the highlights of his…
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5 reasons to choose Kay and Monty as your wedding venue
Breathtaking views, fine wine, delicious food and a magnificent space ready to be filled with your closest family and friends await all those who choose Kay and Monty as their wedding venue. If you are looking for a venue for your big day, here are five reasons why this boutique wine farm just outside Plettenberg…
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Great things to do with the kids on the Garden Route
Keen to enjoy some sun, sand and special family time? The Garden Route is one of South Africa’s top family-friendly holiday destinations. From beautiful beaches and amazing hiking trails to wildlife sanctuaries, boat cruises and more – there is truly something for the whole family to enjoy. These are our top 10 things to do…
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14 WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO IN PLETT THIS FESTIVE SEASON
Plettenberg Bay is often referred to as ‘The Jewel of the Garden Route’ and it only takes one visit to our special part of the world to understand why. From sparkling pools, sundowner spots, hiking trails and wine farms to superb restaurants and spa treatments, there’s so much to see and do. Here is our…
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Meet the resident wildlife at The Outpost
During lockdown in South Africa, two of our field guides, Nicole Mathesie and Dean Oelofse, spent their time at The Outpost. While all was very quiet, slowly but surely a hidden parallel world revealed itself and they discovered just how many wild animals have chosen the lodge as their home – living next to the…
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Introducing our Country House Wedding Package
We’re delighted to introduce our all-inclusive Country House Wedding Package in collaboration with Confeti Events. Host your dream wedding with up to 30 guests at our Country House, situated in one of the most scenic parts of the Plettenberg Bay wine region – with vineyards and rolling polo fields on your doorstep. If you’re looking…
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A WILD WINTER IN NORTHERN KRUGER
You’ll find two of our beautiful lodges, The Outpost and Pel’s Post, in the far north of the Kruger National Park and winter is one of the best times of year to visit us here. The daily temperatures are mild and you can expect dry, sunny days and exceptional night skies. The temperatures at dawn…
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PHOTO DIARY BY FIELD GUIDE, NICOLE MATHESIE
We may all be homebound but we’re still dreaming of days spent in the African bush. We asked expert field guide and photographer, Nicole Mathesie, to share some of her favourite photographs and memories with us so that, for a few moments, we can imagine being at the paradise that is The Outpost, in the…
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Kay and Monty Weddings: Leanne & Kyle
Leanne and Kyle were surrounded by rolling vineyards and majestic polo ponies as they welcomed their nearest and dearest to witness their love and commitment at Kay and Monty Vineyards, just outside Plettenberg Bay. Guests sat overlooking the glassy dam during the ceremony and a combination of soft white florals with fresh shades of green,…