Travel Expert

Kitty Pollick

A true travel industry pro, Katarina (aka Kitty) had been in the industry almost 10 years when she joined the Mahlatini family. Kitty began her journey as a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed intern for a local company in Cape Town, and has always had a strong passion for exploration and a desire to discover new places.

Meeting new people and uncovering new places is what Kitty loves most about working for Mahlatini and she thrives on the opportunity to explore more of her home continent.

African destinations Visited

Botswana
Kenya
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa
Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe

MOST MEMORABLE TRIP

My most memorable experience has to be swimming with the wild dolphins off the rugged coastline of Mozambique whilst staying at the beautiful White Pearl resort.

TOP OF MY BUCKET-LIST

I would love the opportunity to spend a day Gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda. Spending time with these gentle giants is an absolute bucket list experience for me.

Favourite Safari Animal

"I love all wild animals and find it tough to pick a favourite, but I do especially love sighting any baby animal in the bush."

Sundowner Of Choice

"It has to be a glass of bubbles. Does anything say luxury more than sipping from your flute while taking in the tangerine hues of sunset?"

Favourite Property

"Without a doubt is Angama Mara, in Kenya’s Maasai Mara. The warm service is unbelievably personalized from all lodge staff."

Top Travel Tip

Never travel without an extra pair socks to keep your feet warm on long-haul flights.

The Best Part Of My Job

I absolutely love the constant process of learning and exploring new destinations and properties. Every day brings something different and exciting, keeping things dynamic and fresh. The constant change makes my job so enjoyable and ensures that there's always something interesting to discover.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Words could never express the once in a lifetime experience we had

"Kitty was amazing! She structured this trip to be everything we asked for and provided us with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. She was very communicative and quick to respond to our questions."

Ashley Karsenty, USA
Honeymoon to Kenya, 2025

I cannot recommend Katarina highly enough

"At every stage, her empathy and dedication shone through, making the entire planning process seamless and stress-free. She is a true expert in her field, and anyone fortunate enough to work with her will find themselves in the best possible hands."

Catherine Muth Murray, USA
Family Holiday to Zimbabwe, 2025

Our trip was magical!

"Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience… that we are ready to do all over again! Kitty really understood what we were looking for on our honeymoon and she made this a life-changing trip for us."

Alexander Dufour, USA
Honeymoon to Kenya and Zanzibar, 2025

We had the most amazing honeymoon

"Kitty has been great throughout, was a pleasure for her to tailor this perfect honeymoon for us, and wouldn’t hesitate to come to Kitty again for another trip in the future!"

Thomas Tilby, UK
Honeymoon to Kenya and Tanzania, 2024