Past Newsletters

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.

May 21, 2026

There are so many reasons we chose to establish our safari lodge, Last Word Kitara, in the northern reaches of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, our home in Greater Kruger, long vaunted for its prolific wildlife and exclusive nature. We call it elusive.

May 14, 2026

Just as restaurants can earn one, two, or three stars, hotels can now be awarded one, two, or three keys, signifying a consistently exceptional guest experience.

May 7, 2026

To visit a place far from home for the first time is to place your hopes, dreams, and even sometimes your fears in the hands of perfect strangers.