Category: News
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Our 2018 harvest at Kay and Monty
Harvest season at Kay and Monty is an exciting time of year – filled with lots of hard work and plenty of exhilaration as we reap the rewards of growing season. We chatted to Lloyd Kasimbi, farm manager and viticulturist at Kay and Monty, about the recent harvest, the challenges faced and when we will…
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THE INCREDIBLE FEVER TREE FOREST
The Outpost Lodge and Pel’s Post lie in the Makuleke Contractual Park, a vast and remote wilderness in the far north of the Kruger National Park. The region is home to the largest fever tree forest in the world, with thousands of yellowish-green fever trees extending as if without end into the distance. Read on…
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David Schubach – our Rare Earth Retreats Executive Chef
We are delighted to welcome David Schubach as our Rare Earth Retreats Executive Chef. He is currently based in Plettenberg Bay at The Old Rectory Hotel & Spa and proudly launching its brand new menu. We chatted to David about his new role, what makes dining at The Old Rectory so wonderful and what guests…
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How to plan your holiday on the Garden Route
If you’re planning a holiday in South Africa, consider adding the Garden Route to your travel itinerary. Home to two of our properties, The Old Rectory Hotel & Spa and Country House, the Garden Route tops many travel bucket lists – and with good reason.Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know when it…
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Seven magical experiences to enjoy at The Outpost
If you’re looking to disconnect from life in the fast lane, even if just for a few days, The Outpost Lodge offers an experience of the African bush that is difficult to beat. Expect breathtaking views from the luxury of your own private space; the largest fever tree forest in the world; spectacular sunsets and…
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Q&A WITH FIELD GUIDE, DEAN OELOFSE
If you have visited The Outpost Lodge before, you may have met Dean Oelofse, one of our incredible guides. Dean fell in love with the bush as a young boy and his passion led him to become a key member of our team. We chatted to him about what a typical day looks like at The…
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Reconnecting with family: the multi-generational travel trend
In this ridiculously fast-paced world, where we often live in different continents to our parents, siblings or close friends and where our attention spans are forever challenged by the pinging of a WhatsApp, it’s easy to see why so many of us are choosing to carve out time to travel and holiday with our nearest…
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Travel resolutions
What will you tick off your travel bucket list in 2018? Whether it’s sipping sundowners looking down over Lanner Gorge, dipping your toes in the Indian Ocean or seeing your first whale breaching in the bay – the new year holds so many wonderful potential travel experiences and destinations. And we’re here to inspire you!…
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THE OUTPOST: A BIRDER’S PARADISE
The Outpost Lodge lies in the Makuleke Contractual Park, a vast and remote wilderness of approximately 26 500 hectares in the very north of the Kruger National Park. The region is well known for its abundant, year-round birdlife, with over 350 recorded bird species in the area and an impressive list of specials, The Outpost…
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Exploring Plettenberg Bay’s Beaches
Plettenberg Bay, known to locals as ‘Plett’, is famous for its pristine beaches but for anyone new to the area, the amazing choice and seemingly endless miles of glorious coastline can be a little overwhelming. Where is the best spot to go? Which beach is safest for swimming and where will the kids love? To help,…