Lodge
Last Word Kitara
About the lodge
An overview of Last Word Kitara .
The Last Word Kitara, is a 5-star luxury lodge with an exclusive location on the banks of the beautiful Klaserie River in the Greater Kruger.
Highlights
- Luxury Kruger accommodation in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
- Select suites offering elevated and unobstructed views of the Klaserie River
- Good predator sightings, including the Big Five
You Should Know
- Children older than six years are welcome.
- Children sharing a suite with two full-paying adults will pay 50% of the adult sharing rate – limited to one child per suite.
- Please note that the child sharing at 50% will be seated in the middle seat between the two adults on the game drive vehicles.
- No children under the age of 16 years are permitted on guided walks.
- Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.
The Detail
Last Word Kitara, alongside the Kruger National Park, is the most exclusive address in the Greater Kruger. This 5-star luxury lodge enjoys a prime location on the banks of the beautiful Klaserie River, a Big Five safari haven. Discover the true meaning of a ‘soul safari’—unrushed, untouched, unrivaled. The epitome of 'beyond boutique,' Last Word Kitara is the gorgeous crown jewel in the exclusive Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, offering a quintessential Big Five safari experience. If you seek the ultimate Kruger Park private lodge, book Kitara Lodge exclusively for an unforgettable safari that is yours alone.
Luxury accommodation consists of six spacious suites set along the Klaserie River, offering sweeping views of the pristine riverside setting. Suites are adjoining but not interleading. Each suite is en-suite and includes indoor and outdoor showers. Relax on your private balcony while soaking in the tranquil bushscapes. The classic décor style, inspired by nature, features dreamy accents of Africa. Retire to your exclusive cocoon, lulled to sleep by the hypnotic nighttime sounds of the wilderness.
Explore the private 6,000-hectare reserve guided by a highly qualified, engaging ranger team. The lodge's curated selection of activities allows you to experience the reserve in ways most meaningful to you. Walking safaris take you off the beaten path, following game tracks or meandering across vast savannah plains.
Price Includes
- Luxury accommodation
- Three meals daily
- Tea and coffee
- All beverages, including soft drinks, water, house wines, local spirits, beers, and ciders
- Two game drives per day, including refreshments
- Optional walking safaris (weather dependent)
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 30 Apr 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Last Word Kitara personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Full Board - All meals, selected beverages, two game drives per day, including refreshments, optional walking safaris
Special offer
R 14 620
Normally R 19 500
Peak / migration
1 Aug 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
Full Board - All meals, selected beverages, two game drives per day, including refreshments, optional walking safaris
R 19 500
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Exclusive offer
Already reflected in the rates above.
The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3 | Valid from 1 June - 31 July 2026 OR Stay 4 nights and Last Word Kitara and receive either 2 nights at Constantia or return airport transfers from Hoedspruit Airport
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Last Word's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Last Word Honeymoon Package – Romance Unleashed (9 Nights)
All meals at Kitara; two game drives daily; all soft beverages and local and premium wines, beers and spirits (excluding reserve list); in-room gin station and minibar with local wines and treats; bubbly in the room with a romantic turndown; breakfast in bed; dinner on private patio or in-room; private return transfer between Hoedspruit airport and Last Word Kitara.
A specially curated 9-night multi-property honeymoon package for couples, covering 3 nights at Last Word Long Beach, 2 nights at Last Word Franschhoek, and 4 nights at Last Word Kitara (Klaserie). The Kitara leg includes all meals, two daily game drives, all soft beverages and local/premium wines, beers and spirits, an in-room gin station and minibar with local wines and treats, bubbly in the room with a romantic turndown, and breakfast in bed or dinner on a private patio/in-room. Optional extras (at additional charge) include a couples massage in-room and a scenic helicopter flip, both requiring pre-booking.
- Minimum stay
- 4 nights (Kitara leg); 9 nights overall
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Photographic safari options
Built for photographers.
Specific photographic infrastructure available at Last Word Kitara, taken from Last Word's published rate sheets, not marketing copy.
Hide
Private Photographic Hide
Last Word Kitara offers a private photographic hide situated directly on the waterhole at the edge of the lodge garden. The hide is available exclusively for guests' sole use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, making it ideal for wildlife and waterhole photography at any time of day or night.
Located on the waterhole; sole use by lodge guests; available 24/7.
- Availability
- Sole use by lodge guests, available 24/7
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at Last Word Kitara .
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Last Word Kitara : multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
Ready when you are
Let's design your stay.
Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.