Past Newsletters

August 13, 2026

For this inaugural edition of Journeys, Last Word Kitara guide-and-tracker team Nathan 'Nate' Kruger and Vusi Ngubeni share their observations from the north-west reaches of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve.

August 6, 2026

A winter safari is both a balm for the soul and a timeless adventure. Each day dawns beneath a sky of endless blue, the air sharp and invigorating, while nature unveils its secrets with open hands.

July 30, 2026

Celebrating life’s meaningful moments has always been at the heart of our story. A family tradition endures: we share life’s milestones, raising a glass to birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and first birthdays alike.

July 16, 2026

In the third and final instalment of our three-part wilderness-inspired interior edit series, we feature the newly launched safari property, Last Word Makanyane. A suspension bridge stretches across the Marico River—South Africa’s natural border with Botswana—drawing guests into the adventure ahead and setting the tone for a barefoot luxury safari.

July 9, 2026

This week, we spotlight three defining interior features that embody the spirit of Last Word Madikwe, along with our magical underground photographic hide and our gorgeous location beside an ancient waterhole.

July 2, 2026

We are delighted to unveil Last Word Makanyane, the newest chapter in our Madikwe story. Set within a private stretch of wilderness in the north-western reaches of the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, our refurbished glass-fronted, river-facing 8-room lodge beckons.

June 25, 2026

Journey with us as we embark on a three-part journey, revealing the unmistakable personality of our family of lodges: Last Word Kitara, Last Word Madikwe, and a new addition to our safari camp portfolio, Last Word Makanyane (opening 1 July 2026).

June 11, 2026

Today, there are few experiences left in modern life that feel truly infinite. Stargazing is one of them. In a world dominated by screens and fast-paced schedules, lifting your eyes to the firmament resets the human scale. Doing so is a reminder that we are both small and deeply connected to something vast.

June 4, 2026

Like many of the virtues of the valley, it is to be savoured. As the valley cools and the vineyards shed their russet and gold leaves, the village settles into a dreamy rhythm, marked by cosy, crisp days wrapped around cheery conversation, gastronomic exploits and gorgeous landscapes.

May 28, 2026

Barefoot luxury with soul. That's how our rarified hospitality is often described — thoughtful, unhurried, and steeped in Deep South Kom lore. At our seaside village address, 1 Kirsten Avenue, Kommetjie, a powerful sense of place shapes everything we do.