Unusual Holidays

Here at Mahlatini we tailor make each person’s holiday to their own unique requirements, find below just a few of the holidays that we have suggested for the clients of ours that wished to experience something a little more unusual.


Contact an expert at Mahlatini to help you determine what kind of holiday would suit you best.

These are only a few of the many unusual holidays, as all our holidays are tailormade almost anything is possible. Contact our specialist team to discuss your individual requirements.

Horse riding in the Okavango Delta

A safari in the Okavango Delta is a life changing experience, imagine experiencing this on horseback and getting to gallop alongside giraffe or cape buffalo. Contact a specialist regarding this holiday.

Leopard Research

The leopard training, guiding, tracking and research done at Phinda Private Game Reserve has been the most conclusive study of these giant predators to date. Guests are able to experience a behind the scenes look into the project on a three-day Leopard Research Specialist Safari. Contact a specialist regarding this holiday.

Walking Safaris in Zambia

A safari on foot is a magical way to experience the natural beauty of the African Bush where your senses sharpen and you are alerted to so much more of the sights and sounds of this mesmerizing place than when on a vehicle. Zambia is considered the home of the walking safari. Contact a specialist regarding this holiday.

Carnivore Research

Guided by Dr Charlene Bisset, learn about the fascinating carnivore programme and ongoing research at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. Contact a specialist regarding this holiday.

Diving with Whale sharks off the Coast of Mafia Island

Although sightings of these mammoth fish are never guaranteed, your chances of spotting and swimming with them are extremely high, especially during the months of October through to March. You don’t require any special swimming or diving qualification to swim or snorkel with these beautiful and graceful creatures. Contact a specialist regarding this holiday.

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest Uganda

The ancient forests of the recently named Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda are home to roughly half of the worlds Mountain Gorillas. A safari in Bwindi culminates in tracking these intelligent and sensitive apes then resting for an hour while you watch these fascinating apes interact with one another. Contact a specialist regarding this holiday.

Luxury Safari & Cruise

Combine the relaxation and luxury of a Silver Seas Cruise on the “Silver Whisper” with the adventure and excitement of a “big 5” safari in the Kruger National Park. Start off your trip with three days in a 5 Star game lodge within the Kruger National Park. After the safari you fly down to Cape Town where you spend a few days exploring this vibrant city before setting sail. Sailing East you stop at interesting places on the coast of South Africa before sailing to Madagascar then onto Mauritius.
Find out more about Safari & Cruise.

Cape Town and Livingstone Rovos Rail Journey

We can’t think of a better way to visit two of our favorite places in Southern Africa than by taking the Rovos Rail luxury train. The rail journey consists of 4 nights on board this fabulous train and 1 night in a hotel in Pretoria. We would recommend spending at least 2 nights in Livingstone close to Victoria Falls and 3 nights in Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain at either end of the train journey. Contact a specialist regarding this holiday.

Spend 4 nights on Safari with the Bushmen in Botswana

This is a dignified, sensitive and non-patronizing cultural experience; walk with Bushmen trackers and watch the children learn hunting skills; an opportunity to observe the age old ritual of the Initiation Hunt; accompany the women as they gather herbs and medicinal plants; experience the magic of the healing trance dance. Contact a specialist regarding this holiday.

Take a canoe safari down the Selinda Spillway in Botswana

Imagine you are one of the early pioneers of this amazing area when the days were spent exploring the water channels by canoe and the nights were spent camping on the banks of the river. This trip is four days long consisting of two full days and two half days of easy paddling. You get the opportunity to stop where and when you want and explore the area on foot. You can expect to encounter all manner of wildlife on this trip with the area particularly well known for its birdlife along with elephant, buffalo, sable, roan and wild dog. Contact a specialist regarding this holiday.

Cairo to Cape Town in 30 Days With African Skies - From £37,000

As one of nine high flying explorers, prepare to encounter Africa on the wing from Cairo to Cape Town over 30 days. Your entire route is charted here. Download the Cairo to Cape Town overview to find out more about the flight path from one destination to the next, what you might expect to experience at each location and details of the hotels, camps and lodges that will host you on your way.

These are only a few of the many unusual holidays, as all our holidays are tailormade almost anything is possible. Contact our specialist team to discuss your individual requirements.

Customer Review

Honeymoon to South Africa and Mauritius during July 2010

South Africa Review

Really loved it here and If we were back again we woud have stayed longer here and less time in mauritius beautiful safari and really nice people

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Signed:

Miss Clodagh Crowley