The Private Collection
The Royal Portfolio
The Royal Portfolio was established and is wholly owned by Liz and Phil Biden. The portfolio comprises of one ultra-luxurious bush lodge and four exquisite boutique properties that have received many accolades from around the world. Since its inception, ten years ago, the Royal Portfolio was recognized as one of the finest on the African Continent and in the world. Liz Biden has created the most beautiful portfolio of properties and is considered a South African icon as well as a global hotelier of note… view more
Tintswalo Lodges
Tintswalo lodges comprises of a portfolio of four exquisite lodges. Ernest and Gaye Corbett as well as Warrick and Lisa Goosen and their family spearhead the business. Their dream was to create distinctly African properties in prime locations. Collectively Tinswalo lodges offer an experience that combines the traditions and diverse cultural tapestry of South Africa… view more
The Clarendon
The Clarendon in Bantry Bay was built in 2008 by owner, Shirley Lipshitz, who also has a flare for interior design. This boutique residence commands panoramic views of the South Atlantic Ocean and the City of Cape Town… view more
Londolozi
Andrew Shapland is an honoury Roving Ambassador for Londolozi. This iconic eco-tourism site’s only association lie with the Paris based Relais and Chateaux. “Londolozi” is a Zulu word meaning ‘to protect’ and underscores the vision of the Varty family to conserve “Africa’s Eden.” Established more than eighty years ago, this family run business is conscious of its responsibility to the planet and conservation… view more
Azura Island Retreat
Azura is an eco-boutique retreat on Benguerra Island and Mozambique’s first Carbon-Neutral Hotel. Located within the Marine National Park in the Bazaruto Archipelago, the “Robinson Crusoe” styled beach villas and Presidential Suite, were entirely hand built by members of the local community and constructed of natural materials. Stella and Christopher Bettany own the retreat in partnership with Gabriel Cossa and the local community… view more
Morukuru Lodge
Morukuru is a child-friendly bush lodge, located on the Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province, owned by Ed and Anka Zeeman. This malaria-free sanctuary is an eclectic safari destination covering over 75 000 hectares of awe inspiring land and forms part of one of the biggest National Parks in South Africa… view more
Adriatic Luxury Hotels
The Roving Ambassador welcomes Adriatic Luxury Hotels as a Private Client, a new and exciting web link will be launched in November 2010… view more
Adriatic Luxury Services
The Roving Ambassador welcomes Adriatic Luxury Services as a Private Client, a new and exciting web link with be launched in November 2010… view more