An Update from Northern Kruger
To all our trade partners - please see the below release shared by Rare Earth Retreats today regarding Pel’s Post and The Outpost.
11.02.2026
Following our recent updates regarding the flooding in the northern Kruger, we would like to share a further and more detailed update on the status of The Outpost and Pel’s Post.
After gaining limited access to the concession and completing an interim assessment with professional engineering and infrastructure teams, it has become clear that the extent of the damage is more significant than initially anticipated.
As a result, we are unable at this stage to confirm a reopening date but we do know it will take several months. The scope of work required means that the lodges will remain closed during this period. A clearer understanding of the full closure period is expected only once further assessments are completed over the coming weeks.
We appreciate that this uncertainty is difficult, particularly for guests and partners with upcoming travel plans. Our reservations team will be in direct contact with all guests scheduled to arrive in the months ahead to assist with alternative arrangements. Our priority is to make this process as smooth, flexible and supportive as possible, whether that involves postponement, alternative accommodation within our portfolio based on availability or refunds where preferred.
While this situation is undeniably challenging, we are choosing to approach it with the long-term care and intention it deserves. This allows us the opportunity not only to repair what has been damaged, but to ensure that when we do reopen, we do so with the highest possible standards of safety, comfort and guest experience firmly in place, as is our ethos at Rare Earth.
The safety of our guests and staff remains our foremost priority and we are committed to reopening only when it is safe, responsible and true to the experience we promise.
We are deeply grateful for the understanding, patience, and support we have received from our guests and trade partners during this time. We will continue to communicate openly and provide further updates as soon as we have greater clarity on timelines and progress.
