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Dave Schubach

Dave's journey in the hospitality industry began with a chance encounter, granting him the opportunity to live and work as a chef in some of South Africa's most breathtaking safari destinations for many years. This experience opened his eyes to the elements that truly set apart an average holiday from one of life's great journeys.

Dave
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Favourite Safari Animal

"Hyenas have a bad reputation, thanks to "The Lion King", however, they are an important part of the ecosystem and are truly fascinating to watch."

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Sundowner of Choice

"I love to sample local beers, so that has to be high up on my list. If I am on a game drive, I will always ask for the ingredients for a Negroni to be smuggled into the cooler box."

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Favourite Property

"Kwandwe Ecca Lodge is a fantastic destination in the Eastern Cape. It offers a perfect blend of modernity and comfort, and is a great place to view cheetahs in the wild."

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WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Quite frankly outstanding

"Brilliant is too simple an description. From our initial contact, to working through our itinerary, and delivering an outstanding holiday Dave was exceptional."

Christopher Branson, UK
Holiday to South Africa and Seychelles, 2025

This trip far exceeded any expectation we had

"We’ve been to 27 countries in our 9 years of marriage and this trip was by far the best thing we’ve ever done together. I don’t know how we will ever top it."

Whitney Chambers, USA
Holiday to Kenya and Zanzibar, 2025

Dave is a joy to work with

"This trip has been one of the most enjoyable trips my wife and I have ever been on. Without question, one of the smoothest travel experiences I've had. Dave and the Mahlatini crew know what they're doing."

Charles Kao, USA
Honeymoon to Dubai and Maldives, 2025

My husband and I had the time of our lives

"100/10. We would recommend Dave and Mahlatini to all of our friends and family. In fact, we hope to use them again in the future for our next African adventure!"

Annabelle Chang, USA
Honeymoon to Kenya and Seychelles, 2025
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