ESCAPE
formations, stargaze the spectacular
Karoo night sky, and rejuvenate mind,
body and soul at the Relaxation Retreat.
GREEN INITIATIVES Among others,
conserving endangered plant communities,
reintroduction of locally extinct animals,
and conserving indigenous rock art
heritage. The lodges have been built
with minimal environmental impact in
mind, the gardens make use of microjet
irrigation to conserve water, all goods are
purchased locally to benefit the community
and all potential development is subject
to extensive Environmental Impact
Assessment processes.
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THE OUTPOST
PHOTOGRAPHS: ALASTAIR LAWSON
Makuleke Contractual Park,
Kruger National Park, Limpopo
In the most remote part of the Kruger
National Park lies the Makuleke
Contractual Park, and resting high on
a hill overlooking the glorious Luvuvhu
River Valley, sits The Outpost.
STAY in one of 12 unique and modern standalone open-plan Luxury Suites. The Suites
have been designed with state-of the-art
retractable screens offering 180-degree
views of the river and bush below.
DINE under cover in the dining area, under
the stars in the courtyard or on the pool
deck, or enjoy a picnic on safari under
the baobab trees or along the river bank.
EXPERIENCE game drives that are
second to none because The Outpost is
situated in arguably the wildest and most
biologically diverse part of Kruger National
Park. Walking safaris, history tours to the
nearby ruins and village tours are also
on offer, plus massage therapies in the
comfort of your luxury suite.
GREEN INITIATIVES The modern and
distinct design of The Outpost supports
the principles of sustainable architecture,
from the strict regulation of construction
activities, careful water management,
effective sun-orientation and a natural
cooling system. The lodge is built on
stilts and around the trees for a minimum
footprint. Anti-poaching measures were
put in place in 2003 and a number of
species of flora and fauna were introduced
and protected. People from the Makuleke
community are employed to assist with
the wetland rehabilitation project.
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