Our Story

Since 1982, Portfolio has been the benchmark for handpicked, curated accommodation. Our dedicated consultants spent decades travelling the length and breadth of Southern Africa, visiting unique accommodations that would meet the Portfolio standard of bringing that something extra special. These places made up our early accommodation listings in the form of our iconic blue guidebook, before migrating to our online platform. When we say we've slept in the beds, checked out the views and dined with the owners ourselves, we really mean it.

Today, almost five decades later, we still bring you the most trusted places to stay in Southern Africa. When we extended our travel offering to include tailor-made itineraries to Southern and East Africa, we curated these itineraries around these places that you – and we - know and love.

To create these personalised experiences, we combined our 40 years of accommodation expertise with the experience and heritage of UK tour operator, Africa Collection - a travel industry leader and long-time friend of Portfolio. We named our partnership Portfolio Journeys, and through it, we create trips for travellers who want a deeply considered, intelligently curated journey. From the choice of destinations and activities to your budget and luxury preferences, from small independent hotels to remarkable luxury lodge and hotel experiences, we will plan an adventure that is uniquely and magically yours.

Based in the vibrant city of Cape Town, our local travel consultants are passionate about turning your African travel dreams into unforgettable journeys. From iconic highlights to hidden gems known only to locals, we’ve grown up exploring these landscapes, and there’s nothing we love more than sharing them with you.

Africa is more than a destination; it’s a collection of life-changing moments, human connections and extraordinary experiences. Get in touch today and let us help you plan your bucket list trip.