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February 27, 2023
Royal Malawane was our last stop as part of the Royal Portfolio Itinerary. Each of the four hotels in the Royal Portfolio group are true luxury hotels, with an incredible level of service and individuality. We loved each hotel, but Royal Malawane was probably our favorite because of the safari experience, our first. We stayed at The Lodge, and for those of you who have Out of Africa movie dreams, you’ll feel as if you fell into a movie set. The individual cottages are so comfortable, with every possible amenity, including a fireplace which will be lit for you while you’re dining in the Lodge, amidst candles and firelight. The food was amazing, and once the staff knows what you like, you’ll find your favorites in your room (don’t miss the chocolate chip cookies). In every way, I felt like a very well cherished guest. Our safari experiences were amazing, much due to our guide, Conrad, and tracker Kevin. We did see the Big Five, including a leopard that was relentlessly tracked by Kevin . And in addition to game sightings, which were plentiful, Conrad had an incredible knowledge of the bush - plants, birds, insects - as well as stars. One very clear evening , he spent time with us outlining the southern constellations. We left here saying this was the trip of a lifetime, except it isn’t- we’re returning in May of this year. Returning was the only way I could recover from my sadness at leaving.