The Royal Portfolio's Travel Blog

Franschhoek House, an exclusive villa on the La Residence Estate in the Cape Winelands, combines privacy and exclusivity with a thoughtful blend of old and new, featuring purposeful design elements like innovative, sustainable flooring.

Malewane Lodge was recently named the World’s Leading Luxury Lodge at the 2024 World Travel Awards. With 26 years of history, it has evolved from a beloved Biden family retreat to a timeless safari destination in the Greater Kruger National Park, at the heart of The Royal Portfolio collection.

The Conservation and Research Centre at Royal Malewane connects researchers, guides, and guests to promote hands-on conservation. Meet Lee-Anne Sonnekus, Centre Coordinator, and learn more about this educational hub and its impact.

With just three luxury suites, Farmstead at Royal Malewane invites you to experience the vast wilderness of the Greater Kruger as though it were yours alone.

Nik Vounnou, Head Guide and Scout at Royal Malewane’s Waterside, shares his steady progression at Royal Malewane from a novice apprentice to earning one of the guiding industry’s highest accolades.

As Food and Beverage Manager at Birkenhead House in Hermanus, Sandile Mnyuka is proud to see luxury tourism creating meaningful change in a community close to his heart. His mother’s crèche in nearby Zwelihle shows how giving back shapes young lives, bringing a sense of purpose to his role.