Past Newsletters

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.

May 2, 2024

Simple, delicious food with a legacy worth knowing. Every bite has a story to tell. Remember that we have 11 national languages, and our diverse nation has much to offer the curious, adventurous food lover.

May 2, 2024

Share in this exciting survey by voting for us here or using the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice survey link. Find us in Hotels category, you can even vote for them all.

April 25, 2024

There is no shortage of awe-inspiring moments happening around the clock at our gorgeous safari properties, Last Word Madikwe and Last Word Kitara. When possible, our teams don their videographer hats (wide-brimmed, naturally), capture them, and share them on our ZooTube, our wildlife-inspired YouTube channel.

April 18, 2024

At the heart of Franschhoek's winter allure are its famed festivals, showcasing the area's unique heritage and diverse offerings is Last Word Franschhoek, where Conrad, Franklin and their lovely team look forward to hosting you. Our recently refreshed auberge on trendy Huguenot Street, in the heart of all the action, awaits you.

April 11, 2024

Nowhere else on earth will you find a collection of bespoke small-scale, characterful hotels and safari camps designed to unveil the iconic gems of South Africa: our country, our heritage, yours to explore. Come and explore our fantastic land, the Last Word way.