The Royal Portfolio

Interest: Nature

  • Finding Your Quiet Corner at La Residence

    Finding Your Quiet Corner at La Residence

    Taking it easy is a way of life at La Residence in Franschhoek, surrounded by mountains, gardens and an incredibly beautiful valley – chilling out and taking time to truly rest is part of the offering.

  • The Restorative Power of Sea and Safari

    The Restorative Power of Sea and Safari

    Early morning game drives and starlit dinners in the bush, the sound of the ocean, sea kayaking and yoga on the beach – Royal Malewane and Birkenhead House make wellness an effortless part of how your days unfold.

  • Farmstead’s Community Legacy

    Farmstead’s Community Legacy

    At the heart of Farmstead in the Greater Kruger lies our partnership with the Moletele community, demonstrating how meaningful collaboration can ensure that luxury eco-tourism and conservation benefit everyone.

  • Where the light falls – Royal Malewane’s Resident Photographer

    Where the light falls – Royal Malewane’s Resident Photographer

    Resident photographer Lourenço Afonso captures the people, wildlife and landscapes of Royal Malewane with patience and a love for natural light. Discover his journey and what a day in his life looks like.

  • Guest Blog: Capturing the Wonder of Masiya’s Camp

    Guest Blog: Capturing the Wonder of Masiya’s Camp

    Jane Broughton is a South African travel journalist who has spent many years exploring wilderness areas and hospitality spaces across Southern and East Africa. In this guest blog, she reflects on her experience at Masiya’s Camp, weaving together observations of the landscape, the people, and the quiet moments that shape a stay at Royal Malewane’s…

  • The Royal Malewane Guide Apprenticeship Programme

    The Royal Malewane Guide Apprenticeship Programme

    Royal Malewane’s Apprenticeship Programme offers a unique chance to learn the rhythms of the bush firsthand, guided by Master Trackers and experienced Field Guides. Explore what the programme is really like through the stories of the apprentices who live it every day.

  • A Magical Time to be in the Bush

    A Magical Time to be in the Bush

    The onset of the first spring rains transforms the landscape, and by summer, Royal Malewane reveals the astonishing rebirth of the bushveld. Vegetation flourishes in multiple shades of green, wildlife offspring appear seemingly out of nowhere, and the air is animated with sights and sounds of new beginnings.

  • What to do during Whale Season in Hermanus

    What to do during Whale Season in Hermanus

    Each year, whales return to Walker Bay and Hermanus offers the perfect backdrop to witness their migration, whether spotting them breaching from Birkenhead House or exploring the coastal village.

  • The Ultimate Whale-Watching Lookout Post

    The Ultimate Whale-Watching Lookout Post

    The incredible location of Birkenhead House in Hermanus offers front-row seats to southern right whales during their annual visit, making whale watching effortless and unforgettable.

  • Royal Malewane’s Apprenticeship Programme

    Royal Malewane’s Apprenticeship Programme

    The reward for getting through our rigorous trainee guide selection process is the chance to benefit from our Apprenticeship Programme. With dedicated mentoring from South Africa’s most qualified guiding team, it’s the ideal stepping-stone to one of the most exciting and rewarding careers imaginable.