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14 February 2025 | The Royal Portfolio
Malewane Lodge – the foundation of our Royal journey
AcommodationSafariWellness
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.
ExploreNurturing Conservation through Collaboration and Curiosity
ConservationFoundationPeopleThe 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.
Discover Farmstead at Royal Malewane
AcommodationDiningSafariWith 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.
A Scout’s journey of love, humility and mentorship
PeopleSafariNik 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.
A passion for purpose, meet Sandile Mnyuka
DiningFoundationPeopleAs 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.
Royal Malewane’s Exclusive Kosher Safari Experience
DiningProviding 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 December 2024: The ultimate villa retreat in the Franschhoek Wine Valley
AcommodationOpening 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.


Hotels & Lodges
Boutique hotels, lodges and private residences located in South Africa’s most iconic destinations.



Hotels & Lodges
Boutique hotels, lodges and private residences located in South Africa’s most iconic destinations.

