The Royal Portfolio's Travel Blog

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.

Providing an exceptional kosher dining experience at Royal Malewane is about creating memorable culinary moments while maintaining the highest standards of compliance for our guests to the Greater Kruger.

Opening on 1 December 2024, Franschhoek House is a new six-bedroom private villa in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley. This exclusive retreat on the La Residence Estate is the perfect getaway for families and groups seeking a private sanctuary in South Africa’s renowned food and wine capital.

Visitors to The Silo Hotel at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront can experience Wilfred Timire’s insightful exhibition that is part of a series showcasing Zimbabwean contemporary artists.

Let our Silo concierge team guide you on an exploration of Cape Town and surrounds. Discover art galleries and studios, beaches, mountains, nature reserves, wine estates, and cultural attractions. Each experience is crafted by those who know and resonate with the inside story of the place they call home.