IN HONOUR OF A LEGEND
Wilson Masiya’s wise presence and courageous life paved the way for an entire generation of Guides and Trackers at Royal Malewane.” “
SCAN TO WATCH
After working as a Tracker in Kruger National Park for the National Parks Board (now SANParks) in the 1990s, Wilson joined the team at Thornybush Game Lodge and soon gained a reputation as one of the best in the Greater Kruger. His strength of spirit and intimate knowledge of the bush made him a natural choice to join the Royal Portfolio team when the Biden family opened Royal Malewane in 1999. A WILDERNESS BROTHERHOOD Nature has a way of creating connections, and when Juan Pinto, 18, went to Royal Malewane fresh out of school to become a Ranger, he had the good fortune to start working with Wilson Masiya. This brought together two men from different backgrounds whose kinship would span nearly two decades.
incredible knowledge. They soon realised they shared the same quest for understanding and the ability to ‘feel’ the bush. It’s like an artist or musician; it’s a talent to understand the wild. They both possessed that talent, and they found each other.” PASSING IT ON Those who spent time with Wilson were invariably moved by his reverence for the wilderness and his astonishing ability to interpret the landscape and wildlife - a talent that only grew more profound with the passing years. After Wilson Masiya sadly lost his battle with cancer in 2015, The Royal Portfolio team sought to honour his memory in a special way. Masiya’s Camp stands as a tribute to his significant impact and enduring legacy - our gesture of love and respect for his remarkable contribution and a life well lived.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A tribute to a legend; experience the expanse of the African bush; a thriving ecosystem; the soulful bond between two kindred spirits.
Phil Biden, Co-Founder of The Royal Portfolio, remembers, “When Juan started working with Wilson, he immediately recognised his
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