Team Leader

Caroline Groeneveldt

Born into a Mauritian family, Caroline spent her formative years living in Botswana and across various South African provinces (Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and Eastern Cape). It's not surprising that her fascination with Africa and an ingrained love of travelling inspired her career choice. After studying marketing at college, Caroline's first role in the tourism industry was as a travel consultant for a safari tour operator in Cape Town. She has also worked within the hospitality and events industry which has nurtured her highly client-centric approach.

Helping people to realise their travel dreams is her main driver. Caroline derives so much joy from planning once-in-a-lifetime journeys to some of her favourite places on earth. She brings a huge amount of knowledge, experience and passion to the Mahlatini team and relishes being an integral part of the award-winning team within the growing Cape Town office.

Mahlatini Destinations Explored

Botswana
Kenya
Madagascar
Mauritius
Namibia
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Most Memorable Trip

My first adventure to Kenya. It felt like taking a deep, therapeutic breath. Exploring the diversity of several parks in Northern Kenya and visiting a number of our partnered camps in the Maasai Mara was a dream come true.  

Top of My Bucket List

It's almost becoming a cliché, but I would love to stay at the iconic Giraffe Manor in Nairobi. What's not to love about sharing breakfast with the beautiful Rothschild giraffes? The allure of The Seychelles and her untouched, pristine beaches is also very strong.

Favourite Safari Animal

"Giraffe. The tallest land animal with its long legs and neck that is always so graceful and gentle."

Sundowner of Choice

"For me nothing beats a refreshing gin & tonic at sunset. It's a classic for a reason, even better when garnished with African botanicals."

Favourite Property

"Chitwa Chitwa in Sabi Sands for its incredible game viewing, its professional but always friendly staff and excellent facilities."

Top Travel Tip

I would encourage everyone to be more conscious about thoughtful travel. Do things like reusing hotel towels, turning the power off when leaving your room, and packing less for fuel efficiency on flights. The small things can really add up.

The Best Part of My Job

I love curating my client's dream itineraries and offering them the best value and highest levels of service. The incredible feedback received after they travel is rewarding beyond words and means so much to me.

What My Clients Say

We enjoyed every moment

"I would say it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but having done it once, we now all wish to go back and do it again. Caroline gave us all the information we needed and helped us make a great choice for our safari."

Scott Cameron, Australia
Family Holiday to South Africa, 2026

This was an absolutely outstanding trip! We enjoyed everything we did and saw

"Caroline did an excellent job of listening to our desires and needs and creating an unforgettable trip. The trip more than met our expectations and preferences."

Mavour Braswell, USA
Holiday to Kenya and Rwanda, 2026

This trip was better than I had ever imagined

"Caroline was great! She responded to every question I had and helped "coach" me through my anxieties about the unknowns. I felt like my requests were absolutely met and that I had an overall outstanding experience because of her. "

Anna Davidson, USA
Solo holiday to Tazania and Zanzibar, 2026

Absolutely incredible trip

"If I could give 10 stars, I would, this is the 2nd holiday Caroline has built for us and it certainly won’t be the last. She’s absolutely fantastic and plans everything to perfection. Her service is incredible, and we are so grateful to her."

Katie-Louise Allen, UK
Holiday to Sri Lanka and Maldives, 2025