Past Newsletters

July 18, 2024

A family-owned business, we celebrated the birth of our newest safari 'baby' a year ago when we welcomed our small-scale, malaria-free safari camp in the Madikwe Game Reserve, Last Word Madikwe.

July 11, 2024

Driven by seasonality, the safari areas of Klaserie and Madikwe have peak travel months of June through August, our winter months. Meanwhile, in the Cape, the peak season coincides with the summer months of December through March.

July 4, 2024

We are delighted to share that our team at Last Word Kitara recently gained two more members. Please join us in warmly welcoming Front of House/Lodge Manager Shareen Neill and her partner, Brandon Pienaar, Safari Guide/Assistant Manager.

June 27, 2024

You can help us win the 'Best Hotel in Southern Africa' for all five properties by voting for us by June 30th, 2024, on either the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards or the UK Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards platforms.

June 20, 2024

Some guests who have shared their experiences on Tripadvisor express a desire to prolong their stay at Last Word Madikwe due to their fantastic visit. Our consistent positive review status has earned us a place in the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2024, ranking us within the top 10 of Tripadvisor. We receive these glowing reviews and awards with happiness and humility. They are a testament to our commitment to surpassing our guests' expectations and fulfilling our simple yet noble mission: to bring joy to our guests.

June 13, 2024

Uncommon and Curated defines slow travel as a philosophy encouraging travellers to slow down and enjoy a cultural immersion through expressions of the host communities' culture through various means - food, drink, and traditions. Notably, the traveller should adopt an open-minded protagonist role focussed on the emphasis of cultural exchange.

June 13, 2024

South Africa offers the best of both worlds. Since the dawn of the blended traveller—a person who combines business and leisure pursuits —it has been a destination of choice for globetrotting professionals with a penchant for cultural exchange. Our country's newly gazetted Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) has opened the doors for talented, foreign professionals keen to sample the fantastic cultural array South Africa offers.

June 6, 2024

Our Last Word story, characterised by personalised hospitality experiences, is peppered with the finer details of our iconic locations. Our soft furnishings are hand-picked and purposefully placed to elevate our guest experience. Bringing this philosophy to the forefront is a twinned effort by the human and animal-kind—emphasis on 'kind'. Our story began with a passion for South Africa's natural beauty and a desire to share it with the world. Today, we continue to honour that legacy by providing an environment for the safari triple treat: thrilling safaris, memorable fine dining, and rare discoveries, all uniquely yours.

May 9, 2024

Our five family-friendly properties are located in the most iconic areas you and the family have longed to visit, such as Greater Kruger and Madikwe, for safari. In the Cape, the wine regions of Constantia and Franschhoek are waiting to embrace you with family fun adventures on tap.

May 9, 2024

Last Word Intimate Hotels & Safari Camps are hand-picked, family-owned properties offering exclusive experiences of South Africa's most iconic places. With locations in these places, we can deliver seamless journeys that combine life-changing adventures in our collection of serene sanctuaries. Whether in the Cape, Madikwe or Greater Kruger, our trademark creates home-grown, unique experiences for our guests.