The Outpost

Hotels
9.7 (74 reviews)
Pafuri Gate, R525 , Makuleke Contract Park , za

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Stunning views
Beautiful location
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Game drives slightly disappointing

Categories

Cleanliness
8.95
Some issues with room maintenance and cleanliness noted, affecting the overall sentiment.
Service
10
Exceptional service with staff going above and beyond for guests.
Location
9.92
Beautiful and remote location enhancing the experience despite limited game sightings.
Room Quality
9.96
Rooms are described as beautiful with stunning views, contributing to the overall enjoyment.
Amenities
9.41
Amenities are generally good, though some inconsistencies in service noted.
Value for Money
9.94
Overall seen as excellent value for the luxury experience provided.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Food quality noted as good but some expectations were not fully met.
Overall Experience
10
A memorable stay with a lot of positives, overshadowed slightly by some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 03:59

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Unwind in Nature: Nestled in Makuleke Contract Park, The Outpost & Pel's Post offers a serene escape with an outdoor pool, garden, and terrace for relaxation.

Modern Comforts: Indulge in well-equipped rooms featuring river views, a fridge, minibar, and free WiFi. The hotel's restaurant caters to various dietary needs, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

Adventure Awaits: Explore the park with hiking activities or simply soak in the beauty of the surroundings. Book your stay now at The Outpost & Pel's Post for a truly memorable getaway.

Important information:

Please note, compulsory conservation and park fees are applicable and excluded from the rates.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 10 and older are allowed.
    Children from 10 years old to 11 years old stay for 50% of the adult rate per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 74 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.95
Service: 10
Location: 9.92
Room Quality: 9.96
Amenities: 9.41
Value for Money: 9.94
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 10
M
Maxine family_with_children us
10
Perfection in Pafuri
Pros:

Luxury in the bush. Beautiful, unrivaled views. Outstanding customer service in every aspect of the stay - Ashleigh (manager), Pam (butler), Kyla (guide) and the entire Outpost team were all phenomenal. The meals were top notch. It’s a 5-star experience that doesn’t feel pretentious or snobby; you can truly relax and just enjoy your time there.

Cons:

Unfortunately, due to the property’s location in the far north of Kruger/Pafuri region - game sightings are limited. That being said, we were lucky enough to have an incredible leopard sighting on one of our drives. Despite this challenge, the guides go out of their way to make the experience memorable in other ways. The region is better suited to bird sightings, or just being aware that you’re there for the luxury and the overall experience, not necessarily for animal sightings.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple ch
8
Pros:

Great guide Lloyed which was very knowledgeable and lovely, great view from the room & dining room, quiet location, no mass tourism through 12 rooms max. 24 people, through the remote location you can explore small animals during the game drives where you won`t see much other cars in comparison to South Kruger Park, good meals.

Cons:

the pool was cold in July, the menu is repetitive if you stay longer then 3 days, waitress asked always after meal was taken if it was good and not shortly after served, if you have noisy neighbors you can hear them in your room during night which we communicated but no action was taken, change of dirty towels, bed mat etc. in the room does not take place automatically, same for fill up of stuff in the rooms fridge, room door was clapping during whole night

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Amit family_with_children us
10
2026-01-10 via Nuitee
K
Karabo couple za
8
Relaxing stay, amazing food and soothing game drives.
Pros:

The assistant chef was on duty and her food is divine. Every meal was incredible. The game drives though they didn’t provide the big 5 were slow and relaxing with stunning views

Cons:

The rooms don’t have glass covering which means if there’s a terrible thunderstorm you get to experience all of mother nature’s performance. But the blind coverings were still sufficient although they didn’t block out all the noise from the storm

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
A
Amit couple za
8
2026-01-03 via Nuitee
J
Jörg solo_traveller de
9
Ein wunderschönes Fleckchen Südafrika.
Pros:

Exquisite Lage, sehr freundliches und aufmerksames Personal, sehr gutes Essen.

Cons:

Nicht nennenswerte Kleinigkeiten.

2025-12-06 via Nuitee
M
Mikateko couple za
10
Heaven on earth
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-22 via Nuitee
D
Dominique extended_group nl
9
Fantastische plek, geweldige kamer, super vriendelijke en verzorgende staf.
Pros:

Locatie is prachtig, vriendelijk personeel die alles voor je wil doen. Mijn vriend viel en na EHBO is twee man meegegaan naar ziekenhuis wat hele nacht duurde. Dag erna zijn medicijnen gehaald in stad 100km verderop. Er wordt echt alles gedaan om naar de zin te maken.
Game drivers waren leuk met veel informatie als je dat leuk vindt.

Cons:

Eten was prima maar ik had het zelf nog beter verwacht.

2025-11-16 via Nuitee
F
Funanani couple za
10
My stay was absolutely exceptional. The room was beautiful and the views were just stunning
Pros:

Breakfast was absolutely delicious, location was perfect and easy to navigate

2025-11-10 via Nuitee
P
Priscilla couple be
10
Een buitengewoon verblijf op een adembenemende locatie
Pros:

Het concept. De all time inclusief formule met game drives, high tea, de warmwaterkruik die net voorbije in de kamer kwam, netjes aan het voeteneinde in het bed is gestopt. De vriendelijkheid en behulpzaamheid van het personeel. Ze pikken heel snel je voorkeuren van drank en eten op en besteden daar extra aandacht aan.
De ranger heeft een zeer grote kennis van fauna en flora.

Cons:

Niets dat ik ook maar kan bedenken

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
T
Taylor Anne couple au
10
Must See and Do!
Pros:

If you are looking for a raw tour The Outpost is the perfect place to do so. Kayla was our guide for our stay and her knowledge on the area and wildlife was amazing. We were also fortunate enough to do a bush walk with a very experienced guide named Mark who share his knowledge on flora and birds in the area. Winnie was the staff member who organised our meals and drinks and her attention to detail was great!

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
C
Carlien couple za
9
2025-09-30 via Nuitee
A
Adrian couple gb
7
Nice
Pros:

View from the room

Cons:

Game drives slightly disappointing

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
A
Alta family_with_children za
10
2025-07-25 via Nuitee
A
amol couple gb
7
Great.. BUT...
Pros:

Exceptional service. Amazing food. Amazing location and views

Cons:

Guiding was pretty pedestrian and the guide was completely disinterested. The much touted sound safari was a waste of time.

2025-07-15 via Nuitee
P
Pedregal family_with_children za
10
2025-07-14 via Nuitee
T
Takalani young couple za
10
Exceptional
2025-07-05 via Nuitee
P
Philip young couple za
10
Exceptional
2025-07-01 via Nuitee
M
Mohau young couple za
10
Exceptional
2025-04-07 via Nuitee
I
Ilja family with young children fr
10
The most beautiful gem in the Northern Kruger!
Pros:

Everything at The Outpost is exceptional ! Its location, breathtaking views, high quality food and services, but most importantly the kindness and professionalism of all the staff and guides. It is a unique and magical experience ! Thank you so much to all the team!

2025-03-09 via Nuitee