Mahlatini Travel Blog

Sarah was born in Johannesburg in South Africa and spent most of her life in the seaside city of Durban.  Upon completion of University, Sarah decided to travel Northern Ireland where she had extended family.  Over the following years this … Continue reading →

When many of us hear the term ‘safari’ it evokes images of a bygone era where decadence, exploration and adventure were the spirit of the day.  Over 100 years ago safaris began with European naturalists and explorers on exploratory travels throughout … Continue reading →

Last Saturday Mahlatini’s Directors Greg Fox and Chris Goldring attended the JN Wines Northern Ireland Festival of Racing at Down Royal Racecourse. As well as enjoying a brilliant day out, they were there to present the winner of this year’s … Continue reading →

After nearly a 2 month break, Zambia’s Livingstone Island is once again open to the public. The Island was force to close due to the high water levels in the Zambezi River and the Victoria Falls. The area is one … Continue reading →

Puku Ridge Camp in Zambia has seen some great game viewing recently. Guests who recently stayed at the lodge had amazing leopard sightings. The female leopard made a kill in the flood plain right in front of the camp as … Continue reading →

The River Club in Zambia (which lies just north of Victoria Falls) is undergoing a few changes that will see some nice features added to the accommodation. The snooker room is being re-done with the snooker table re-covered. Air-conditioning is … Continue reading →

July has definitely been the month of the leopards, almost all the guests that visited Old Mondoro in the Lower Zambezi National Park had great leopard sightings to boast about. Of all the leopards that were spotted one particular male has … Continue reading →