The Last Word Kitara

There is such a lovely intimate atmosphere at this lodge. The staff are wonderful, and so welcoming. The lodge itself is most beautifully furnished and decorated. The food is superb! Our guide Nathan, and tracker Vusi were so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. They made every effort to seek out places where we would be certain to see animals. Their knowledge of the birds, plants and trees as well as the animals made each game drive rewarding.

An Unforgettable Safari Experience at Last Word Kitara Lodge Our family recently returned from what can only be described as the most incredible safari experience at Last Word Kitara Lodge in Klaserie Reserve. Having been on safari once before in a busy, crowded setting, this exclusive experience was everything we had hoped for and so much more – especially meaningful as it was our adult children's first time on safari. Exceptional Staff – The Heart of Our Experience From the moment we arrived, every single member of the team exceeded our expectations. Sonnie, our airport transfer driver, set the tone perfectly – friendly, knowledgeable, and we were already spotting game on the drive in! Our safari team was absolutely outstanding. Vusi, our tracker, was simply incredible. His dedication to ensuring we saw every possible animal was remarkable – he would literally cut routes through vegetation with clippers to get us close enough for amazing viewing without disturbing the wildlife. His enthusiasm, professionalism, and entertaining stories made every drive memorable. Nathan, our guide, brought such passion and excitement to every sighting that he seemed more thrilled than we were at times! His educational approach was fantastic – from spotting a black mamba's shed skin to sharing fascinating animal behaviour insights. His fiancée and host Marla was equally wonderful, always relaxed and smiling with five-star hospitality that felt effortless and genuine. Pierre and Susan were also fabulous hosts who went above and beyond to make our stay special. They all made our son's 25th birthday truly memorable with decorations and champagne, and were incredibly thoughtful about our 39th wedding anniversary. Their conscientiousness and attention to every guest's needs was remarkable. Accommodation & Amenities The rooms were stunning, featuring outdoor showers overlooking the river and thoughtful touches like heated blankets to return to warm beds each evening. Special treats were left for our anniversary, and even small details like the beautifully raked sand patterns by the groundskeepers showed the care put into every aspect of our stay. The location is magical – even without going on drives, we could watch animals coming down to drink at the river from our accommodation. Wildlife & Safari Experience The terrain is hilly and richly vegetated, which makes animal spotting more challenging but incredibly rewarding when you're in the expert hands of guides like Vusi and Nathan. We were treated to amazing sightings including elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, zebras, impalas, wildebeest, hyenas, jackals, civet, wild cats, diverse bird species, monkeys, baboons, porcupines, rhinos, and our absolute favourites – the lions! Each drive included sunset drinks and morning coffee breaks, adding to the luxurious experience. Culinary Excellence The food was exceptional throughout our stay. Chefs Sibu and Moxe (apologies if spelling is incorrect) created

Last Word Kitara is a highly recommended place for solitude, relaxation, peaceful and beautiful setting, outstanding accommodation and food and world class safari activity! The staff here is friendly, social, caring and helpful. We were treated like royalty from the minute we arrived!

We just stayed at Last Word Kitara. The lodge is fabulous. What I enjoyed most was that there are only 6 suites, but the place has a large spread of lounges and seating areas, so you never feel crowded and always have space to relax in privacy. It is a beautiful setting on the Klaserie river and there were often times when you can see wildlife right there from the deck or the porch of your suite. The suites were fantastic especially the ac and heating was nice great view from the porch soaking tub indoor and outdoor shower option very spacious. We saw Elephant and hippos there along with water buck and Impala. The food was wonderful the drives were fantastic. All of the guides are fantastic we had Matt and Patrick for our tracker they were superb. We saw many amazing things it was unrushed and well done. Only running into a few other vehicles during the day. The service, from management to housekeeping, was EXCEPTIONAL. We have been on a few safaris before, but this place was my favorite! What well you see there, its wildlife so you never know, we saw lions, magnificent leopards, Elephants, Zebra, Giraffe and so much more. If you want a very personal but fabulous safari experience near Kruger, Last Word Kitara in private Klaserie reserve this is the place. We will return to Kitara.

What a great experience! The lodge is fabulous - comfortable and peaceful. The staff were all so friendly and keen to help. The food fantastic. The real thrill though is being out on the drives and being so close to the wildlife which Nathan and Patric made a very special experience for us. The coffee stop in the morning and the G&T stop in the afternoon were a surreal way to enjoy being out in the bush, close to the animals. Thank you to all the team, we'd certainly return.