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ROYAL PORTFOLIO
The complete safari collection with Guided Safaris®. Liz Biden founded The Royal Portfolio in 1999, transforming her family's safari home into Royal Malewane in South Africa's Greater Kruger National Park. The collection grew with Birkenhead House on Hermanus's celebrated coastline, then La Residence nestled among the vineyards and peaks of Franschhoek.
Liz Biden's distinctive eye for design and natural gift for hospitality shaped the character of every property. The Silo Hotel, the collection's newest addition, brings Cape Town's vibrant art and culture scene into the fold—completing a circuit of quintessential South African experiences.
A family spirit runs through The Royal Portfolio, embracing both team members and guests alike. While each property offers singular luxury, the true aim is something rarer: that guests feel not just welcomed, but genuinely at home.
Founded 30 years ago, Guided Safaris® is one of the world’s premier luxury safari brands with an award-winning portfolio of private regions and luxury camps. In a close partnership with The Royal Portfolio family, we lead safaris into Africa’s most exclusive private game regions.
Talk to our Chief designers at Guided Safaris® to craft out special memories for your very own tailor-made journey to Africa with the Royal Portfolio. We'll take care of everything from start to finish.
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Discover breathtaking spaces across the very best of South Africa and feel instantly at home in destinations that reflect a unique sense of style.
ROYAL MALEWANE
THE ORIGINAL ROYAL PORTFOLIO PROPERTY, opened by Liz and Phil Biden in 1999. An award-winning team guides guests through the Greater Kruger ecosystem while the lodge—architecturally striking yet attuned to its setting—provides sanctuary between game drives.
The six suites at Royal Malewane feature private plunge pools and decks overlooking the bush.
Experience the wild heart of the African bush in comfort, style and seclusion at Royal Malewane
WATERSIDE
The extravagant proportions of the Luxury Suites at Waterside ensure that space itself becomes the ultimate indulgence.
Each suite at Waterside Lodge features a large en suite bathroom with a freestanding bath and both indoor and outdoor showers. Children of all ages are welcome when a private vehicle is booked.
The Royal Portfolio has always held true to Liz and Phil Biden’s original goal: to give every guest a complete experience and the perfect stay.
MASIYA'S CAMP
Located in the heart of the Greater Kruger in a private wildlife concession, Masiya's Camp offers guests a luxurious, immersive safari experience that combines world-class comfort with profound respect for nature. The camp delivers a unique experience under canvas, blending ultra-modern style with every creature comfort imaginable.
Aaccommodationt Masiya's Camp comprises luxury six canvas suites, each featuring a private pool with views stretching across the vast wilderness.
AFRICA HOUSE
Bigger, bolder, and brighter than ever, Africa House has been completely refurbished by Liz Biden as the ultimate expression of her eclectic style. She has effortlessly created unique and exciting spaces that bring people together and help them connect with the magic of the bushveld.
At the heart of the reimagined Africa House, the long room provides a focal point for families and friends to gather, dine, play, and relax. Children of all ages are welcome at Africa House. The 1,448 square metre villa offers ample space for up to twelve guests. Private services, including a private chef, guide, tracker, and up to two safari vehicles, allow guests to determine the shape of each day and night spent there.
THE SILO
The Silo Hotel occupies six floors above Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa within the grain elevator portion of Cape Town's historic grain silo complex. Situated in the heart of Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, the hotel commands panoramic views stretching from Table Mountain to Robben Island.
The Silo Hotel provides an ideal base from which to explore everything the city has to offer. Within the hotel, guests can indulge in spa treatments, take afternoon tea overlooking Table Mountain, savour champagne, swim in the rooftop pool, exercise in the gym, or enjoy a guided tour of the hotel's private art collection containing over three hundred pieces of contemporary African art.
LA RESIDENCE
La Residence offers a tranquil haven of exquisite natural beauty, elegance, and complete seclusion in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley. Located on a private thirty-acre estate surrounded by mountains, vineyards, and plum orchards, La Residence sets the benchmark for luxury accommodation in Franschhoek.
BIRKENHEAD HOUSE
With its exhilarating cliff-top position overlooking the whale-watching paradise of Walker Bay, Birkenhead House offers an immersive seaside setting unlike any other for those seeking to retreat and recharge. Chic, stylish décor meets world-class cuisine and comfort in this exceptional property.
Beyond being one of the finest whale-watching destinations on the planet, Hermanus is renowned for its wild beauty, artisanal food producers, ocean safaris, and its proximity to the celebrated Hemel-en-Aarde wine route.
FARMSTEAD
Farmstead is an exclusive safari lodge at Royal Malewane in the Greater Kruger National Park, bringing a sense of home through its generous space and privacy while brimming with the elegance synonymous with The Royal Portfolio.
The Farmstead offers something distinctive in terms of luxury, presenting a striking contrast to the ultra-modern styles currently in vogue. Comfort meets contemporary design in the brightly accented bedrooms, where Liz Biden's design flair harmonises with the untamed wilderness of the outdoors. Accommodation includes three Luxury Farm Suites and a three-and-a-half bedroom exclusive-use safari villa known as Farmhouse, where guests enjoy fully private services.
FRANSCHHOEK HOUSE
Situated within the thirty-acre La Residence estate, Franschhoek House is an exclusive-use villa featuring six bedrooms.
This private retreat, embraced by mountains and vineyards, provides an elegant sanctuary ideal for families or groups of friends seeking privacy and refinement.
MEET LIZ BIDEN
Liz possesses an uncommon talent for assembling spaces that feel both refined and lived-in. Her travels yield rare furniture, striking textiles, and unexpected treasures that find their way into every corner of her properties. She approaches each room with exacting care, layering color and texture to create environments where guests can shed the ordinary and settle into something restorative.
