The Outpost lies in a vast wilderness area in the northernmost part of
Kruger National Park. This region, called the Makuleke Region, is
bordered to the north by the Limpopo River and Zimbabwe and to the
east by Crooks Corner and Mozambique.
Italian-born architect, Enrico Daffonchio, designed The Outpost. Using
simple, clean lines and combining elements of steel, concrete and open
space, the unashamedly contemporary design of The Outpost emphasises
its beautiful surrounds but blends and preserves the wilderness that
is its home.
On arrival guests are welcomed into the main building and are treated
to the openness and extensive views that embody The Outpost. The modern
bar is a focal point and defines the lounge and dining areas. This area
leads off to the swimming pool deck with large lap pool.
The Outpost comprises one large main building and twelve stand-alone
living spaces set against the side of a hill overlooking the Luvuvhu
River, all connected by a half kilometre long walkway made of Zimbabwean
teak. The contemporary design of each Space makes use of concrete and
steel with retractable remote controlled screens which may be opened to
offer 180-degree views of the river valley below, or closed depending on
the weather. The living area of each Space comprises an outdoor terrace
with daybed, indoor lounge and bedroom with king size bed under mosquito
netting. The award-winning en-suite bathrooms offer full views of the
surrounding bushveld, or can be screened off for privacy.
The region measures some 28 000 hectares and is home to large herds of elephant
and buffalo. The mountainous terrain is attractive to leopard and the region has
resident prides of lion. Rhino were recently reintroduced and guests visiting
The Outpost are likely to see nyala and tsessebe antelope which are not easy to
find elsewhere in the Kruger National Park. The diverse terrain of the region
includes mopane woodlands, fever tree forests, acacia thickets and some of the
largest and oldest baobab trees.
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