Past Newsletters

January 12, 2023

We at Last Word Intimate Hotels & Safari Camps are doubly excited about the new year. Why so? We're celebrating a milestone; this year marks our twentieth anniversary of 'lovely places, lovely people'.

January 5, 2023

When it comes to planning a holiday, it can send you into a tailspin. Suppose you've started browsing holidays or discussing them at home with the family. The ever-present IoT is there to lend you a helping hand, serving you advertisements about related content – flight options, holiday packages and accommodation. You name it.

December 15, 2022

This year has flown! It’s been one to remember. The advent of the festive season brings the prospect of celebrating life with those who matter most to you. If you’re looking for small hotels of distinction to host you, let us take you by the hand.

December 8, 2022

Our Last Word team share many traits; our unquenchable quest for knowledge is one of them. As hoteliers with solid regard for nature, we are destination ambassadors. We aim to make our guests happy and host them in our Intimate Hotels® with thoughtful, kind hospitality in the iconic places we call home.

December 1, 2022

'Tis the season to focus on gratitude and those who matter most. We are grateful that our life's work at Last Word Intimate Hotels & Safari Camps fosters vital bonds we, our staff and guests hold with ourselves, others and nature.

November 24, 2022

Recently, we became aware of the Two Oceans Turtle Rescue Program, a marine conservation initiative that could do with much-needed support. Given that the cause dovetails with our ethos of protecting and nurturing the oceans, we are excited to share that we've adopted a loggerhead (Caretta caretta) turtle hatchling.

November 17, 2022

Cape Town's allure is obvious. Consistently voted by travellers worldwide as one of the planet's most sought-after places to visit, we count ourselves lucky to call this home.

November 10, 2022

Sssshhhhh! Last Word Constantia is the Cape Town hotel scene's best-kept secret. Small, intimate and heartbeats away from where you want to be.

November 3, 2022

Pop the bubbly, push the boat out, and sashay into the festive season in style! Where better than très chic Franschhoek, the Cape's French-inspired village? When there, there's no better address than Last Word Franschhoek, located right on Huguenot Street.

October 27, 2022

Take a soul safari within the embrace of the Last Word Kitara team. From the moment you glimpse their welcome smile to their final wave goodbye, your guide is your guide. They are there to take you by the hand and to help you make the most of your time in the pristine bushveld of Klaserie Private Nature Reserve.