The Royal Portfolio

Interest: People

  • Investing in a New Generation of Storytellers

    Investing in a New Generation of Storytellers

    The first of our biannual Wild Shots Outreach programmes was held in May 2026 in partnership with The Royal Portfolio Foundation. This time it was an all-female group from Sigagule Village, who spent four days in the bush capturing beautiful images of wildlife, while learning about photography and the value of wildlife tourism.

  • A Legacy of Learning

    A Legacy of Learning

    The Apprenticeship Programme offered by Royal Malewane may be tough going, but the experience is life changing and an incredible launch pad for those who want to build a career in guiding.

  • Welcome. Willkommen. Bienvenue!

    Welcome. Willkommen. Bienvenue!

    Signature welcome drinks on ice, greetings warm and truly African, from the winelands to the bush – our teams take pride in those first introductions to a perfect stay.

  • Meet Michael Jacobs, Art Concierge at The Silo Hotel

    Meet Michael Jacobs, Art Concierge at The Silo Hotel

    Michael has evolved his passion for art and storytelling into a career, and is now Cape Town’s most sought-after guide for private art tours.

  • Double Gold: The Silo’s Award-Winning Concierge Duo

    Double Gold: The Silo’s Award-Winning Concierge Duo

    The Silo Hotel is now the only hotel in South Africa with two active Les Clefs d’Or concierges. Jessica Pohl and Cemone Harrod have earned the prestigious Golden Keys – a recognition held by fewer than 4,000 concierges worldwide. Discover their story of dedication, passion, and a love for all things Cape Town.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Rita’s Personal Brand of Sunshine

    Rita’s Personal Brand of Sunshine

    Some people were born for the hospitality industry – a love of people, curated spaces, incredible destinations and the natural ability to bring it all together. Rita Nantongo, The Silo Hotel’s Breakfast Manager, believes that breakfast sets the tone for a beautiful day for her guests, making each meal a meaningful start to their Cape…

  • From the Bush to the Classroom: Inspiring Africa’s Next Generation of Conservationists

    From the Bush to the Classroom: Inspiring Africa’s Next Generation of Conservationists

    Dean Carlisle, founder of Lessons In Conservation (LiC), took a few moments out of his two-day workshop at The Royal Portfolio Head Office in Cape Town to talk about his dream of creating a conservation-minded critical mass among the youth in Southern and East Africa.