Past Newsletters

November 20, 2025

Cape Town's only five-star beachfront hotel, ours, is a living love letter to Kommetjie and her watery muse, the Atlantic Ocean.

November 13, 2025

Create unforgettable family safari experiences that keep your fire of wanderlust burning bright long after you've headed home—a stand-out safari beckons.

November 6, 2025

For the discerning solo traveller seeking sanctuary, soulfulness, and South African splendour, Last Word Intimate Hotels & Safari Camps offers a rare kind of haven.

October 30, 2025

Meanwhile, the northern hemisphere settles into the frosty seasons, and the storms whip their way through the alphabet. Is it time to book that winter sun holiday?

October 23, 2025

Our Head Chef, Charmaine Davids, has been with Last Word for the past three years. She says her favourite part of her job is preparing meals and afternoon cake for the tea station daily. "I love cooking and baking for the odd function, which keeps me on my toes as this can be quite a challenging yet exciting experience as the set-ups and dishes change with every request and dietary requirement."

October 16, 2025

At Last Word Intimate Hotels & Safari Camps, our people are the lifeblood of our hospitality dream. Our team is a collective of passionate South Africans who love where they live, who want to share the beauty of their home with travellers visiting from near and far.

October 11, 2025

Every vote is a testament to the meaningful moments we've shared, and we are thrilled to announce our excellent placements across South Africa's most iconic destinations, standing tall alongside our exceptional hospitality peers.

October 2, 2025

Last Word Kitara, and it's here—on the edge of the Klaserie River—that your South African love story begins.

September 25, 2025

Our lovely Capetonian hospitality staff and our team of General Managers, Candice Grobelaar, Fanie Witbooi, and Brandin van der Merwe, are eager to share the many virtues of our Beyond Boutique beachfront hotel with you.

September 18, 2025

As summer temperatures soar across the global north, the idea of a refreshing escape becomes ever more appealing. South Africa's winter season, from May to September, is a secret you'll want to share.