The Royal Portfolio's Travel Blog

From buffalo and pangolin research projects to supporting the community conservation leaders (and visual storytellers) of the future, the Conservation & Research Centre (CRC) at Royal Malewane has taken on a new energy to become a working space where research, training and community initiatives come together.

The reasons for travelling alone vary from person to person, but the desire for something slower, more personal and intentional is driving the solo travel trend. Whether at Masiya’s Camp, Farmstead and Birkenhead House (or any of our other properties), the chance to lose yourself – and find yourself – is all part of showing up.

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.

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.

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.

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.