Heritage and expertise

About Mahlatini

Rated Excellent by Tripadvisor
Featured in National Geographic
World Travel Awards Winner
B Corp™ Certified

A specialist in luxury African and Indian Subcontinent travel for over 20 years

A descendant of the explorer Charles John Andersson, Greg’s deep connection to Africa began at the age of three, when he first visited the Sabi Sands on safari with his parents. A veteran of over one hundred safaris, including tracking gorillas in Uganda and walking with the Kalahari bushmen, this passion for sustainable, experiential travel informs every Mahlatini itinerary.

A Zulu word that means 'lover of the African wilderness', Mahlatini puts nature, conservation and community at the heart of everything we do. As specialists in bespoke holidays, we draw on our extensive first-hand experience of Africa and the Indian Subcontinent to offer curated travel that goes beyond expectations.

With offices in the UK, South Africa and Europe, Mahlatini’s dedication to exceptional customer service is the cornerstone of our business. We’re proud to be an independent company with a reputation built on unique travel experiences and meticulous attention to detail. Since 2002, we’ve been making travel dreams come true, only recommending places and activities we have personally experienced.

This commitment to authenticity and excellence has earned Mahlatini multiple prestigious international awards, including Leading Sustainable Tour Operator at the World Travel Awards for two consecutive years (2022 and 2023). We were also nominated as Leading Safari Tour Operator from 2020 to 2023. Most recently, Mahlatini was honoured with an International Sustainable Accreditation at the International Sustainability Awards 2024 for our mature approach to developing sustainable travel experiences.

We’re proud to be the first Indo-African specialist tour operator to join the global community of B Corp™ businesses, certified for meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance. This certification reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible and sustainable travel, ensuring that every trip we create not only offers exceptional luxury travel experiences but also supports conservation, ethical practices, and positive community impact. For us, B Corp™ is a pledge to continue balancing profit with purpose, using travel as a force for good.

From the moment of your first introduction to when you arrive back home, we ensure you are in the safest of hands. For a tailormade, life-changing journey that goes beyond the ordinary, trust Mahlatini to show you the real Africa and Indian Subcontinent.