The Royal Portfolio's Travel Blog

Curated by The Silo Hotel’s expert Concierge team, this edit highlights Cape Town’s standout restaurants, from relaxed local favourites to world-class fine dining.

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.

At The Royal Portfolio, art is never an afterthought. Thoughtfully curated works bring moments of surprise and inspiration to every property, turning rooms, passages and shared spaces into an ever-unfolding journey of creative discovery.

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 newest lodge under canvas.

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.

Our chefs understand that today’s travellers seek more than indulgence. They desire food that nourishes and revitalises. As a result, every dish is thoughtfully crafted to be part of a delicious journey that’s as good for the body as it is for the soul.