Category: News
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10 THINGS TO SEE & DO IN CAPE TOWN
Whether you live oceans away and have dreamed of visiting Cape Town for years, or you’re just a stone’s throw from our door but are looking to explore your own backyard a little more, then check out our ten must-have experiences in the Mother City. From beautiful beaches, historical attractions and wine farms to fine…
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Welgevonden Private Game Reserve: a photo journal by Lea Crafford
We were honoured to host Lea Crafford, an incredibly talented lifestyle photographer, a few weeks ago at Ekuthuleni Lodge and Tshwene Lodge. We love how she captured so many beautiful moments through her lens. Have a look at some of her favourite photographs below and enjoy a small glimpse into her stay with us.
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Photo Diary by Field Guide Donavin de Jager
We couldn’t be more grateful for our team of expert field guides here at The Outpost Lodge, including Donavin de Jager, who not only generously shares his remarkable passion and knowledge daily, but also manages to capture our special part of the world in all its glory through his lens too. Take a look at…
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Exploring the Cape winelands
Cape Town and its surrounds are home to some of the world’s most renowned wine regions and boast a multitude of internationally acclaimed wines. Here are a few of our favourite vineyards that are definitely worth exploring whilst you stay with us at Cape View Clifton.
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Cape Town restaurants worth booking ahead for
A dream destination for any foodie, Cape Town boasts some of the best up-and-coming chefs serving everything from fusion to fine dining as well as more relaxed cuisine – in settings to take your breath away. Here are five of our favourite restaurants worth booking ahead for when you stay with us at Cape View…
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7 things to know before going on safari
Embarking on a safari is incredibly exciting – being up close and personal with wildlife that you may have seen only on nature programmes or in books is truly an experience of a lifetime. To ensure that your first trip to the bush lives up to your expectations, we’ve put together a list of seven…
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Q&A with travel blogger, Jared Ruttenberg
We recently hosted talented lifestyle and travel blogger, Jared Ruttenberg (of @JaredinCPT) at The Old Rectory Hotel & Spa and Kay and Monty. We chatted to him about his love for travel, the most memorable moments from his trip, his next bucket list destination and more.
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Our Plettenberg Bay Holiday Checklist
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. We are incredibly privileged to call it home to three of our beautiful Rare Earth Retreats properties – our Country House, Kay and Monty and The…
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Magical weddings at The Outpost Lodge
Each year, we are honoured to host a number of out-of-this-world weddings at The Outpost Lodge in the far north of the Kruger National Park. Dreaming of getting married under the great big African sky with the sound of the bushveld all around? The Outpost Lodge may be just the spot for your big day.
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Dean, the honeymooners and the elephant
We couldn’t be more grateful for our team of expert field guides at The Outpost Lodge, including Dean Oelofse who recently came face-to-face with an elephant when out on a walking safari. Thanks to his instinct, expertise and nerves of steel, our guests left The Outpost Lodge having had the most incredible experience, and a…