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The Outpost & Pel's Post

4.5 star property
Luxurious 4.5-star lodge with spa

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Luxury River View Space | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
Fireplace
Pel's Post Luxury Space | Mountain view
Luxury River View Space | Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Pafuri/Makuleke Region, Mutale, Limpopo, 2021
  • Lanner Gorge
  • Punda Maria Gate
  • Pafuri Gate
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Treetop Space | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury Treetop Space

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Space | View from room

Honeymoon Space

  • 1292 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury River View Space | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury River View Space

  • 1292 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Bush View Space | View from room

Luxury Bush View Space

  • 1292 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pel's Post Luxury Space | Mountain view

Pel's Post Luxury Space

  • 1292 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Mutale

On river.Stay at this Mutale lodge and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mapungubwe World Heritage Landscape and 9 miles (15 km) of Kruger National Park. Pafuri Gate is within 12 miles (20 km) and Pafuri Border Gate is within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pafuri Gate - 17 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Pafuri Border Gate - 47 min drive - 24.6 miles

About this property

The Outpost & Pel's Post

Luxurious 4.5-star lodge with spa
Some rates at The Outpost & Pel's Post are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

The Outpost & Pel's Post offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Outpost & Pel's Post. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Mutale lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 13 buildings
  • Built in 2000
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Outpost & Pel's Post offers 12 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and include day beds and desks. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include massages and body treatments.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free manager's reception

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Outpost & Pel's Post

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Outpost Kruger National Park
Outpost Lodge Kruger National Park
Outpost Lodge
The Outpost Hotel Kruger National Park
The Outpost Lodge
The Outpost Pel's Post
The Outpost & Pel's Post Lodge
The Outpost & Pel's Post Mutale
The Outpost & Pel's Post Lodge Mutale

Frequently asked questions

Does The Outpost & Pel's Post have an airport shuttle?

The Outpost & Pel's Post offers an airport shuttle during limited hours, on request, for a charge (per person).

How much does it cost to stay at The Outpost & Pel's Post?

As of Jul 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Outpost & Pel's Post on Jul 12, 2025 start from $919.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Outpost & Pel's Post offer free breakfast?

The Outpost & Pel's Post offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at The Outpost & Pel's Post?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at The Outpost & Pel's Post?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Outpost & Pel's Post?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does The Outpost & Pel's Post have a pool?

The Outpost & Pel's Post features an outdoor pool.

Does The Outpost & Pel's Post have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Outpost & Pel's Post have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features massages and body treatments.

How close is The Outpost & Pel's Post to downtown Mutale?

The Outpost & Pel's Post is 17.1 mi away from Mutale.

The Outpost & Pel's Post Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

MJ v Deventer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

👌
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love the outpost but as returned guests we were a bit disappointed in the maintenance of the lodge. Deck walkway needed work. Shutters in the room needed service. Even though the food was good, the previous time it was magnificent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning architecture, beautiful location, extremely attentive staff, delicious food. Faultless.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay, and loved it there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zaakir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at The Outpost

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and despite some bad weather, it was a fantastic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This venue is fantastic. Brilliant staff, excellent food and super comfortable rooms - a real treat
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great lodge

This a great lodge and lived up to all our expectations. Great service, friendly staff and an enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable ranger in the form of Dean. This area of the Kruger Park is not so great for game viewing but the remoteness of the area,the beautiful baobabs and stunning birdlife makes up for the rest. We hope to be back as soon as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What an incredible place

We picked the North of the Kruger National because we read it was more remote and not as busy as the South. Totally accurate and amazing. There is only one other lodge in the area so all the game driving are very private and quiet unlike the south part where it is more Zoo like. Also, it is known to be beautiful and scenic and it truly is. To access you can either drive or as we did take the echo skies charter plane from Johannesburg which was a comfortable, quick and enjoyable experience. The lodge : It is truly beautiful, the rooms are incredible, the views are stunning, the bedding amazing, ETC. ETC. It is like on the pictures, except it's better. Everything is top notch. The amenities, the food (delicious and diverse), the service (kind, friendly, attentive, personalized). You can sleep with the shades open and feel the breeze from your bed while hearing the sounds of all the animals of the bush. What an experience. The games : The is the highlight of the trip. Our guide, Donivan was incredible. So much knowledge but above all passion for the bush and its environment. He knew all about it and communicated to us with his kindness and sense of humor. Wow ! I would definitely recommend staying at least 4 nights to have the chance to see all of it. We saw so much wildness, animals, birds, insects, snakes etc. I travel a lot, but this was definitely a unique and incredible experience !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

claire, north berwick scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous place in the most stunning location

Everything about the Outpost is perfect from the moment you arrive until the sad moment of having to leave!! The views the staff the game drives cannot be faulted. Thanks for the perfect stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place

Everything was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

maitham, bahrain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

absolutely perfect

everything was perfect from the extremely friendly staff to the food. 2 safari rides per day are included in the price with really nice and informative guides. beyond perfect for a romantic getaway just make sure to plan your transportation to the location ahead of time especially if you're traveling on a budget.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing stay we had at Pel‘s Post, the sister lodge of The Outpost! The location of the lodge is superb, the staff excellent and the whole area a must see especially in the green summer months. If you have a chance to visit The Outpost or Pel‘s Post, please do so!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

cuidado com as informações ocultas

O suporte do hotéis.com além de falho me fez com que não queira mais utilizar o sistema para reservas. Tentei por diversas vezes chegar em um acordo sobre o fato de não conseguir utilizar o hotel reservado por uma restrição não explícita na reserva e as respostas do próprio hotel e do hotéis.com foram evasivas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótimo pela estrutura e passeios.

O hotel é lindo e os quartos são um espetáculo, tanto pela vista quanto pelo estilo, facilidades e serviços disponíveis. Os safáris também são perfeitos, com guias pontuais, muito solícitos, gentis e com visível conhecimento sobre a região e os animais. Meu único porém refere-se à parte da alimentação, uma vez que meu pacote foi pensão completa. No café da manhã, em nenhum dia foram servidos ovos e, em alguns dias, sequer havia pão. Geralmente só havia frutas, iogurte, cereais, bolinhos ou biscoitos. Para o padrão do hotel, senti falta de um café da manhã mais requintado e completo.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience

Outpost bietet ein unvergessliches Erlebnis: Luxus in der Natur, weit weg von der Zivilisation in Perfektion. Das Servicepersonal ist hervorragend und immer für eine grossartige Überraschung bereit. Matt (unser Guide) leitet enthusiastisch durch den Busch und macht den Aufenthalt komplett! Wir vermissen den Outpost. Wichtigster Tipp: unbedingt 3 Nächte bleiben! Und wer die pure Natur scheut ist hier fehl am Platz!

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxus Oase

Man wird empfangen wie ein König. Jeder Wunsch wird einem erdüllt. So muss es im Himmel sein. Die Guides sind von anfang bis Ende mit einem unterwegs und erklären sehr viel über die Landschaft und Tierwelt. Man lernt sehr viel zu Allgemeinbildung dazu (Danke Samuel)