Past Newsletters

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.

April 4, 2024

Last Word Beach has an incredible winter warmer offer that will tempt you: Pay for two nights and get one free, valid between May and July 2024.

March 28, 2024

Sharing a drink or a meal outdoors is baked into South African culture. An outdoorsy nation by nature, we relish having an al fresco dining experience whenever possible.

March 21, 2024

Nicknamed the Rainbow Nation, South Africa is now a beacon of hope for nations seeking peace and unity. We celebrate all the unique tribes and cultures that make up the wonderful tapestry of our land, and we have 11 official languages.

March 14, 2024

We have always been committed to investing in local talent in the communities that embrace our intimate hotels and safari camps. Our team has grown in response to the excellent growth in recent months. We are delighted to support the tourism industry through internships and job creation.

March 7, 2024

The day has finally arrived! As if receiving a kiss from her true love, our beautiful sleeping princess, Last Word Franschhoek, is reawakened.

May 11, 2023

This week we hear from Last Word Kitara's Lodge Manager, Stefan Steenkamp. We asked him to weigh in on some key topics relating to Klaserie Private Nature Reserve's social and conservation impact activities that guests may wish to get involved with and support.

January 19, 2023

Deciding where to spend time on holiday takes research and patience. Suppose you're the holiday planner in your family seeking a zen beachside experience in Cape Town.

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'.