Mahlatini Travel Blog

Jamie was born in Belfast and spent his childhood in the small town of Holywood in Northern Ireland. After finishing his A-Levels at Campbell College in Belfast he went on to study for a BSc in Geography at Aberdeen University … Continue reading →

Greg was born and grew up in Johannesburg in South Africa.  He attended university in Cape Town and after a spell in London working for a bank, Greg started up Mahlatini with his partner Chris Goldring.   In 2010 Greg married … Continue reading →

Planning and organising your holidays for 2011 should be fun and exciting, don’t let lack of availability or spiralling costs get in the way of your dream trip by following some of our expert advice. In most destinations, across Southern … Continue reading →

1. Seasonality – Southern and Eastern Africa generally has two seasons, “dry” and “wet”. The dry season usually falls between June and October and is characterised by droughts, very little vegetation and large numbers of animals concentrated around any remaining … Continue reading →

An amazing holiday to a range of exotic destinations in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands is more accessible than you might think. Follow our Top 10 tips to ensure your holiday adventure is one to remember, for all the … Continue reading →