Mahlatini Travel Blog

Kwara Concession The beginning of March is the beginning of the fishing season – however, this didn’t seem to be limited to just humans enjoying throwing a line in the water to see what they could pull up for dinner: … Continue reading →

I was so excited when I discovered I was to go to Mauritius.  I had heard so much about the island, about the incredible five star resorts, stunning beaches, crystal clear waters, top spas and golfing resorts, not to mention … 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 →

Last week we our featured blog was the Top 10 Sounds of the African Bush. It then occurred to us that we had forgotten about another very important sense that really aids the enjoyment of the safari experience and that … Continue reading →

It is often said that a safari is a ‘spiritual’ experience – something our busy lives require to remind us of why we exist. This feeling normally comes upon you at some point on your safari and when it does, … Continue reading →

Fancy winning the adventure holiday of a lifetime?  In conjunction with Namibia tourism, Mahlatini are giving you the opportunity to win an exhilarating 14 day self-drive Safari for two people to Namibia. You will be blown away by the country’s superb … 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 →

Whilst watching a wildlife documentary on the TV the other night I was struck by just how I missed the sounds of the African bushveld.  Living in a city, miles away from my beloved Africa it struck me how emotive … Continue reading →

When planning holidays to South Africa we are often asked whether an inclusion of a township tour is recommended. Recently this question has been more frequently asked following the Football World Cup 2010. TV correspondents often reported from townships showing … Continue reading →

If you are interested in cooking up a unique Easter meal this weekend why not consider the traditional dish of the Cape Malay people of South Africa – pickled fish served with warm toasty hot cross buns or freshly baked … Continue reading →