FAQ's on Travel in Africa

Travelling to a new country can be a daunting experience, even for the well travelled explorer. At Mahlatini, we aim to take away as much of the pressure of travelling as possible, leaving you to enjoy your experiences in the wilds of Africa. Here you will find answers to the most common questions about travelling throughout the African Continent. If the answer to your question is not here, email us and we will get straight back to you.


Frequently Asked Questions About Our Tours



Frequnetly Asked Questions


Can Mahlatini arrange flights?
For international flights we only use the services of large reputable airlines. For internal flights we often use smaller airlines that have established a good reputation. We are able to provide prices for travelling in economy, business and first class. If you would prefer to fly from your local airport, we can arrange this too.

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I’m living in Florida can I book a safari with you?
Yes we can make the ground arrangements for travellers of any nationality. We would not be able to arrange international flights for journeys originating outside of the UK but will advise the most suitable routes and timings.

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Can you provide travel insurance?
You must be adequately insured for your Mahlatini holiday and we offer a very comprehensive insurance policy. Just call or email for a personal quote.

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Can I arrange my own insurance?
Yes you can. Many high street and credit card insurance policies only offer limited cover and we strongly advise you check that the policy is suitable for your trip.

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Are there any surcharges?
We do reserve the right to surcharge in the case of dramatic foreign exchange fluctuations, or for price increases beyond our control. For example an increase in national park charges is beyond our control and would be forced to pass on these charges.

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Do I need a visa to travel?
Sometimes. This is dependent on your nationality and your chosen destination. Your consultant will be able to advise. If it is necessary for you to obtain a visa prior to travel we recommend that you contact the consular division of the appropriate embassy or you can use a professional visa service such as www.travcour.com

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Do I need any vaccinations to travel?
Possibly, I just depends on your chosen destination. Your consultant will advise at the time of travelling. Your booking pack contains information but we still recommend that you consult a specialist travel clinic.

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I work long hours, can I arrange my holiday out of normal office hours?
Yes you can. We are happy to arrange telephone appointments or for you to visit our office in the evening or at weekends.

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I would love to go on a safari but as a single traveller I’m worried about safety?
We do not operate in any country unless we consider it to be safe. All Mahlatini trips are operated within the FCO guidelines see Health and Safety. If prefer to travel as a group you can join one of our set departures.

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I belong to a local ramblers association and we are looking for a challenging trekking trip, can you assist?
We offer a range of trekking and adventure trips throughout east and southern Africa and have organised travel for many special interest groups and charity challenges. We can arrange for a private presentation for your group which gives everyone a chance to ask questions and meet people with first hand knowledge and experience.

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How far in advance do I need to book?
It really depends on what you want to see and your preferred style of holiday. Some of the most popular camps and hotels need to be booked a year in advance, and this is definitely the case with Cape Town at Christmas. We generally recommend that you start planning your trip 6-8 months in advance but we can take bookings up to 7 days before travel.

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