Travel Expert

Natasha Morris

Natasha's parents relocated from Zimbabwe and she grew up in the sleepy hollow city of Port Elizabeth, now known as Gqeberha, in South Africa. Like most in the industry, Natasha loves travelling, meeting new faces and experiencing different cultures. She studied International Hotel & Wine Estate Management to get her exploration under way and this lead to working experiences throughout South Africa, Namibia and further into the United States. A slight change in direction eventually lead to her return to Cape Town to focus on inbound tourism to the gorgeous African continent.

Craving a change in scenery, Natasha followed her heart and relocated to Mahlatini's Netherlands office in 2022.

African Destinations Visited

South Africa
Zimbabwe
Namibia
Tanzania
UAE

MOST MEMORABLE TRIP

Experiencing the Great Migration crossing the Mara River in Northern Serengeti must be one of the most incredible experiences to date. The strategy of waiting with everlasting patience till the first wildebeest dares enter the water, followed by the chaos of the herds racing through and avoiding the many obstacles of both crocodiles, hippos and slippery rocks. The loud, repetitive grunting of thousands of exhausted Wildebeest and Zebra who made it to the other side… heavenly!

TOP OF MY BUCKET-LIST

I can definitely envision a beach break in the Maldives in my future. The idea of waking up in a villa with little to no communication, snorkelling in the warm waters while absorbing Vitamin D, cocktails, books and maybe a full body massage for a few days... bliss.

Favourite Safari Animal

Definitely a tie between a pack of wild dog and a young den of hyena. The way these animals interact within the pack, respect the hierarchy and still have the pizazz to play and test the boundaries with their playful nature is amazing to observe. Cheeky, misperceived creatures!

Sundowner Of Choice

A classic East African Dawa cocktail. Sharp and sweet all-at-once, this boozy beverage is made from honey, lime, sugar, ice and vodka. Finished off with a 'dawa' or honey stick.

Favourite Property

The Asilia Highlands. The unique dome suites with spa-like bathroom facilities and indoor fireplaces are something completely different from regular accommodations. The range of additional activities in the area make the stay even more exciting, such as a visit to the local Maasai Village.

TOP TRAVEL TIP

Ensuring I have multiple layers of clothing so I can adjust to any environment or change in weather is very important. Subsequently I also never travel without a “dirty clothes” bag in my main luggage to help maintain the clean items and a spare set of intimates and t-shirt in my hand luggage.

the best part of my job

Being able to share my travel stories to these remarkable destinations and not only inspire but also hear my clients getting as excited as me about their imminent future adventures!