The Royal Portfolio's Travel Blog

Meet Ilhaam, the newest member of the Spa team at The Silo Hotel and learn how a personal health journey has informed a commitment to helping others through a holistic, alternative and highly effective approach.

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.

Whatever you most enjoy in life, you’ll find something to delight you in Franschhoek and the surrounding area this autumn, from street markets to horseback riding and the renowned Literary Festival.

Disconnect and reconnect during a bush walk experience at Royal Malewane with South Africa’s most qualified guiding team.

Birkenhead House and The Silo Hotel provide the perfect starting points for ocean adventures and opportunities to encounter the Marine Big Five.

Cape Town is known as the gateway to the Cape Winelands, but you may be surprised to learn that you don’t have to go all that far from the city centre to discover award-winning wineries with lush vineyards and mountain panoramas. Uncork our guide to our favourite Cape Town vineyards in our latest blog.