SOUTH AFRICA IS A VAST AND DIVERSE COUNTRY.
A land of contrasts. And while it is a wonderful destination for luxury travel, it is also
a land with many challenges.
South Africa has fascinating cultures, magnificent landscapes and abundant wildlife.
The Royal Portfolio Foundation was created to support numerous conservation and
community projects specific to each of our hotel’s unique locations.

Increasingly guests are looking for more meaningful engagement with the destinations
that they visit. They want to get involved and enjoy a deeper connection and experience.

The Royal Portfolio Foundation Itinerary is a version of our 10 night Royal Itinerary
that incorporates a number of community and conservation activities that are both
educational and practical.

An itinerary that allows guests to get beneath the surface of South Africa.
The itinerary can be tailored to your particular interests and passions.

From R150,000 to R169,000 per person sharing - 2021

3 NIGHTS- THE SILO HOTEL
CAPE TOWN

DAY 1
Relax and enjoy The Silo Hotel after your
long journey and enjoy a welcome sundowner
drink with a member of The Royal
Portfolio Foundation with whom you can
discuss the details of The Foundation and
your itinerary.

DAY 2
After breakfast you will visit the Lalela Project
which provides educational arts for atrisk
youth. Many of their pieces hang in
The Silo Hotel’s art collection.
In the afternoon, there is a chance to visit
and help out with one of the local feeding
schemes or visit Table Mountain or Robben
Island.

DAY 3
A visit to the South Africa Council for the
Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
where you will ‘adopt a bird’ in need,
followed by a trip to the penguin colony in
Simon’s Town. En-route you will stop at
the Potters Workshop – a wonderful community
craft project supported by The Silo
Hotel.

2 NIGHTS- BIRKENHEAD HOUSE
HERMANUS

DAY 4
After breakfast at The Silo Hotel you will
transfer to Birkenhead House (approx. 90
minutes) where you can enjoy the rest of
the day at leisure.

DAY 5
Enjoy a half day Dyer Island Tour gaining
fascinating insights into the marine world
and the abundant life found in our oceans
including whales (in season), penguins and
sharks.
In the afternoon you are welcome to enjoy
a guided walk through the Fernkloof Nature
Reserve learning about its unique ecology,
the fynbos and the spectacular birdlife.

2 NIGHTS- LA RESIDENCE
FRANSCHHOEK

DAY 6
After breakfast you can visit Masibulele, an
early learning centre supported by Birkenhead
House. The Principal, Sweetness is
the mother of one of our staff members –
Sandile.
From there you will continue on to La Residence
in Franschhoek (approx. 90 mins)
and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 7
Visit nearby Wes-Eind Primary school and
plant a tree (500L celtis sinensis) in their
‘Quiet Quad’ for the children to enjoy and
to offset your carbon footprint in getting to
South Africa.
In the afternoon visit the local community
in Groendal with Madeleine – our resident
flower lady and gain insights into local life
in the Cape Winelands.

3 NIGHTS- ROYAL MALEWANE
THE GREATER KRUGER
NATIONAL PARK

DAY 8
Time for your flight to Royal Malewane!
Take some time out enjoying your suite and
your first game drive with the most qualified
guiding team in Africa who will offer
precious insights into the natural world and
the basics of conservation.

DAY 9
Spend a Morning experiencing rural African
education at the Sigagule Crèche, an
early learning centre in the local village just
30 mins from the lodge. The teachers will
show you their productive vegetable garden
and the children love to have an audience
to sing to. The younger children would love
you to read a book to them, so pack one for
your favourites if you would like to.
On the way home, you may wish to meet
Brenda, the principal of the recently established
Langutelani Crèche. She will share
her story and her aspirations for her little
school. The children are not accustomed to
visitors so can be a bit shy, but Brenda will
encourage them to show off what they have
learnt.

3 NIGHTS- ROYAL MALEWANE
THE GREATER KRUGER
NATIONAL PARK

DAY 9 continued
In the afternoon you can join the Outdoor
Wildlife Classroom where you will be part
of a training walk with one of our apprentice
guides/trackers and their mentors. You
will accompany them as they walk through
the wilderness tracking wildlife and learning
a few ‘bush secrets’ along the way.

DAY 10
Visit the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation
Centre (not open on Sundays) in the
morning and in the afternoon meet the heroes
of our highly specialised canine unit.
Spend time with the dogs and their handlers
who protect our endangered rhinos
and other wildlife from poachers. They’ll
share interesting insights into the specialised
training of these remarkable dogs.
Spend your final evening talking to our
expert guides and trackers around the fireplace.
You will of course enjoy all the usual game
drives and bush walks.

The Royal Portfolio Foundation Itinerary includes all transfers between The Silo, La Residence, Birkenhead House and Cape Town International
Airport as well as a complimentary night at Birkenhead House.

It also includes all the activities mentioned above, the adoption of a bird in need at SANCCOB, the planting of a tree at a local school to offset
your carbon footprint, all transfers and a R20,000 donation to The Royal Portfolio Foundation.

Royal Malewane & Birkenhead House are BOTH fully inclusive while The Silo and La Residence are on a bed & breakfast basis. This package
is based on a Luxury (Royal Malewane & La Residence), Superior (Birkenhead House) and Silo room category and is subject to availability.
Should another room category be booked a surcharge will be applicable.

Flights and transfers to Royal Malewane are not included. Guests can fly into Hoedspruit and get a road transfer to Royal Malewane, or fly
direct to the private airstrip at Royal Malewane. Road transfers from Hoedspruit airport to Royal Malewane cost an additional R1,390 per
vehicle one way.

Contact our experienced reservations team who are on hand to assist with your travel arrangements every step of the way, including charter
flights, domestic flights, private jets, road transfers, private security, car hire, concierge services, day tours and activities.