Mahlatini African Travel - Safari & Honeymoon Specialists

At Mahlatini Travel, our passionate and knowledgeable team are dedicated to tailor-making your perfect holiday itinerary. Our travel experts will design the ideal honeymoon, luxury safari or family holiday based around your unique requirements. We cover all the established and emerging destinations across Southern and Eastern Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands and Emirates. The Mahlatini team have all travelled these regions extensively and look forward to shaping their personal experiences and insights when planning your bespoke holiday.

We pride ourselves in delivering outstanding customer service before, during and on return from your once-in-a-lifetime trip. Our travel specialists are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations and addressing any concerns, no matter how trivial.

Confidence is assured through our membership of the Travel Trust Association (U7098) which guarantees 100% financial protection for all our clients. Mahlatini are also licensed with the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL T7316) which provides further peace-of-mind. Read more about your financial protection here.

We encourage you to read our customer reviews which can be found in relevant sections throughout this site to learn about our clients’ personal experiences.

Safaris

Safari Holidays

We offer luxury safari holidays of all kinds to a range of incredible destinations in Southern and Eastern Africa.

Safaris

Honeymoons

Honeymoons

Discover the romance of Africa with an unforgettable safari honeymoon, tailored precisely to your specifications.

Honeymoons

Family Holidays

Family Holidays

Give the kids an experience they’ll never forget with a family safari combined with a luxury beach retreat for the adults.

Family Holidays

Golf

Golf Holidays

Let Mahlatini organise your luxury golf holiday and get the opportunity to play world class courses in stunning locations.

Golf Holidays

Twin Centre

Twin Centre Holidays

Get the best of both worlds with a twin centre holiday, combining a safari with a luxury beach or city break.

Twin Centre Holidays

Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda is a very special experience that will undoubtedly touch your soul.

Gorilla Trekking

Safari Types

Guided Safaris

Guided Safaris are the most common form of safari. On these safaris you are accompanied by a game ranger who will drive you in a safari vehicle to the best spots for game viewing whilst also explaining the animal’s behaviour and habitat.

Guided Safaris
Mobile Safaris

Mobile Safaris enable you to get into the heart of the African bush, explorer-style, led by a professional guide and a small convoy to give you an authentic, intimate experience. Mobile safaris are about privacy and flexibility, where you choose what’s next on your agenda, and offering you a choice between luxury or more budget-friendly options, though neither will involve ‘roughing it’. It’s the perfect way to see a wider range of destinations and get even closer to the African countryside, particularly during migration seasons or when tracking wildlife.

Mobile Safaris
Walking Safaris

Walking Safaris are a magical way to explore the African bush. There is a world of difference between experiencing a safari on foot, "old style", than from a noisy safari vehicle. Walking safaris are all about quality not quantity and it is very often about the smaller creatures and the flora which is so often missed whilst in search of the Big 5.

Walking Safaris
Fly-In Safaris

Fly-In Safaris offer the ultimate convenience taking you into the heart of the wilderness directly from a country's international airport. They also add another dimension to the trip allowing you to see the animals and landscapes from a bird’s eye view.

Fly-In Safaris
Self Drive Safaris

Self Drive Safaris offer you the freedom and flexibility to choose how to pace your day. Self drives are particularly popular with visitors to Namibia and South Africa where facilities are particularly conducive to the independent traveller.

Self Drive Safaris
Elephant Back Safaris

Any sighting of an elephant on safari is a thrill; however, should you wish to engage more meaningfully with these magnificent creatures you have the choice of an organised Elephant Safari or a visit to a centre specialising in elephant interactions.

Elephant Back Safaris
River Safaris

Game viewing by boat on a River Safari offers a unique experience with opportunities to get closer to some animals than you might have on land. Being on water is often a quieter and more relaxing experience than a land based safari.

River Safaris
Primate safaris

Primate Safaris are for those people looking for a very different type of safari experience. Tracking habituated mountain gorillas or chimps in Rwanda or Uganda is the ultimate in adventure holidays providing last memories.

Primate Safaris
Horseback Safaris

The main attraction of a Horseback Safari is the joy of riding good horses over incredible landscapes dotted with game. With the horses bringing you closer to the animals and birds, qualified guides can share with you their intimate knowledge of the wilderness.

Horseback Safaris
Balloon Safaris

Balloon Safaris offer a fabulous opportunity to view game from a bird’s eye view. Floating silently over vast plains with herds of animals below is certainly a memorable and thrilling experience.

Balloon Safaris

Mahlatini Blog
Up to date News and Events from our Experts

The Wildebeest Migration Explained

The average person is likely to have heard of the ‘Wildebeest Migration’ (probably as a result of various documentaries or the Lion King movie) however very often little is actually known about this incredible wildlife  event – where it occurs, … Continue reading →

Gorilla Tracking in the Congo

In June this year the well-known safari operator Wilderness Safaris is set to open one of their most exciting projects in years, a camp in the Congo.  Not to be confused with the volatile Democratic Republic of Congo to the … Continue reading →

An Interview with Mahlatini’s Nikki

Nikki is one of Mahlatini’s newest members of staff.  Nikki was born and bred in Belfast and studied Theology in London.   Since her degree Nikki has worked in both recruitment and travel.  1.  How long have you worked in travel … Continue reading →

A Namibian Adventure Part 2

After saying our goodbyes to the good people at Desert Rhino Camp we met with our incredibly informative pilot Marco who was to fly us to the Sossusvlei region.  It was then that we realised just how vast Namibia actually … Continue reading →

A Namibian Adventure – Part 1

Bill Passmore previously travelled with Mahlatini to Botswana in March 2011.  En route back to Ireland he stayed with friends Deryck and Ann Braun in Johannesburg.  Having loved his holiday so much, he shared with them how desperately he wanted to … Continue reading →

Safari Specials

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Stay four nights and get fifth night absolutely free

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Valid Dates

01/05/2012 to 15/07/2012

16/08/2012 to 30/11/2012

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Book a combination of Singita Lodges in South Africa & one flight per person and receive a complimentary flight between the lodges.

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Book a combination of Lebombo/Sweni & Ebony/Boulders & one flight per person and receive a complimentary flight between the lodges.

Terms & Conditions

A minimum four nights is required

Valid Dates

05/01/2012 to 31/07/2012

01/09/2012 to 20/12/2012

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10% off when you stay 6 nights or more

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Terms & Conditions

Offer only applies when staying at 2 or more of the following properties:

  • Tortilis camp in Amboseli
  • Loisaba, Ol Pejeta Bush Camp and Lewa Safari Camp in Laikipia
  • Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp, Elephant Pepper Camp and Saruni in the Masai Mara
  • Kitich Camp  in Mathews's Moutains
  • Elsa's Kopje in Meru
  • Joy's Camp and Saruni Samburu in Samburu & Shaba
  • Kinondo Kwetu on the Kenya Coast

Valid Dates

14/02/2012 to 31/07/2012

01/09/2012 to 20/12/2012

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Honeymoon Specials

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10% Discount for Honeymooners

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10% Discount Per Person Per Night. 

Honeymoon Gifts are also provided:

Champagne & fruits in room on arrival, a honeymoon gift voucher to choose a sarong for the bride and a T-shirt for the groom within the honeymoon section of the hotel's boutique, a spa treatment offer to the couple and 2 course lunches offered during the whole stay in a selected restaurant.  

Terms & Conditions

Combinable with Repeat Client Offer and Early Booking Offers

Also applicable to couples getting married at a Beachcomber Hotel for the full duration of their stay.

Honeymoon must be within 6 months of the wedding date and a copy of the wedding certificate will be required on check in for validation.

Valid Dates

04/01/2012 to 19/12/2012

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30% discount for Bride when staying at this 5* luxury hotel

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Terms & Conditions

  • The discount will be based on the same board basis and room type as the original booking.
  • Offer applicable to all honeymooners when stay is up to 9 months after date of wedding
  • Marriage certificate to be presented on arrival
  • Offer applicable to 5th wedding anniversary and subsequent 5 year intervals- stay must not be more than 6 months prior or post date of anniversary.

Valid Dates

01/01/2012 to 22/12/2012

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Honeymoon Offer

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The groom pays the single room rate and the bride stays for free.  Honeymooners will also receive various gifts and added extras such as sparkling wine and fruit in room on arrival and a romantic dinner.

Terms & Conditions

Minimum stay of 5 nights

Date of travel must fall within 9 months of the wedding

Not combinable with any other special offer

If your stay is at the Sugar Beach Resort within the Sun Resorts Hotel group this offer only applies to standard and superior rooms. 

Valid Dates

07/01/2012 to 22/12/2012

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Family Specials

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Child Sharing Offer

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Infants (under 6 years of age): Free accommodation on a half board basis while sharing with 2 parents

Children (6 years to under 18 years of age):

a.  Arrivals on or after 4 Jan to 30 Mar and 1 Oct to 19 Dec.  Free accommodation on a Half Board basis for one child sharing their parents' room.  If room occupancy allows more than one child the second child pays a Half Board supplement.

b.  Arrivals on or after 1 May to 30 Sept.  Free Half Board accommodation for the first and second child (if room occupancy allows more than one child)

c.  Arrivals 20 Dec to 8 Jan 2013.  Each child pays a half board supplement. 

Terms & Conditions

Does not apply to Suites and Villas which are sold on a per unit basis.

Sharing a Single Parent's Room - Infant: parent pays single adult rate and infant (s) enjoy free HB accommodation. Children: parent pays single adult rate and children's conditions are the same as sharing with two parents.   This excludes the peak season 20 Dec - 8 Jan when the parent and the first child must pay the full double/twin sharing rate.  Subsequent children then pay a half board supplement. 

In Beachcomber Hotels offering All Inclusive children pay the All Inclusive supplement as opposed to the Half Board supplement. 

 

Valid Dates

04/01/2012 to 08/01/2013

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Child Sharing Offer

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Infants (under 6 years of age): Free accommodation on a half board basis while sharing with 2 parents

Children (6 years to under 18 years of age):

a.  Arrivals on or after 4 Jan to 30 Mar and 1 Oct to 19 Dec.  Free accommodation on a Half Board basis for one child sharing their parents' room.  If room occupancy allows more than one child the second child pays a Half Board supplement.

b.  Arrivals on or after 1 May to 30 Sept.  Free Half Board accommodation for the first and second child (if room occupancy allows more than one child)

c.  Arrivals 20 Dec to 8 Jan 2013.  Each child pays a half board supplement. 

Terms & Conditions

Does not apply to Suites and Villas which are sold on a per unit basis.

Sharing a Single Parent's Room - Infant: parent pays single adult rate and infant (s) enjoy free HB accommodation. Children: parent pays single adult rate and children's conditions are the same as sharing with two parents.   This excludes the peak season 20 Dec - 8 Jan when the parent and the first child must pay the full double/twin sharing rate.  Subsequent children then pay a half board supplement. 

In Beachcomber Hotels offering All Inclusive children pay the All Inclusive supplement as opposed to the Half Board supplement. 

 

Valid Dates

04/01/2012 to 08/01/2013

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Kids go free

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Extra bed provided in room for child depending on room type

Terms & Conditions

  • Offer applicable for one child under 12 years on same board basis as adults in a Single Suite, Junior Suite or Villa

Valid Dates

15/04/2012 to 20/10/2012

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Customer Reviews

Holiday to Zambia, Botswana and South Africa during April 2012

We had so many highlights and no lows so it is difficult to select. Mahlatini made the whole experience so effortless that we never felt uneasy or flustered. Everything had set in place from our wonderful boutique hotels in Capetown and Stellenboch and the amazing under canvas experiences in Chob...

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Vivien and Andrew Kelly

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Family Holiday to Zambia and Botswana during April 2012

The whole holiday surpassed our expectations! Zambesi Sun hotel was clean and friendly. Surreal to wake up to zebra grazing infront of our window! Selinda camp was fantastic. Great food, beautiful accomodation and very professional staff who worked hard to meet our every need delivering 'hunting w...

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Elisabeth Bowers

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Honeymoon to Mauritius and South Africa during April 2012

We had an incredible honeymoon, which even exceeded our expectations. During the safari we were amazed to see so many animals within touching distance (although we're not that silly!). Both the service and food at the lodge were excellent, with a friendly touch. We continued to experience fantastic...

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Helen and Paul Flavin

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