Safari Vacations

Mahlatini | The Best Safari Company

By Chris Goldring Published December 31, 2019

Mahlatini has been continually recognized as one of the best safari companies in the industry, winning multiple awards including the Best Safari, Wildlife and Nature Holiday Company at the British Travel Awards for three consecutive years, from 2016-2018. In the years 2022 & 2023, Mahlatini won gold at the World Travel Awards in the category of Leading Safari Tour Operator and won silver in the years 2020-2022. Mahlatini has been awarded the elusive Platinum Trusted Service Award by Feefo from 2020-2024. In the years running up to this immense achievement, Mahlatini had been awarded the Gold Trusted Service Award from 2017 - 2019. Mahlatini has also been named as the Travellers' Choice from 2021-2023 on Tripadvisor.

Planning an African safari whether it's a honeymoon, family holiday or solo travel adventure can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. We are passionate about planning your dream trip and making your journey unique, and life-changing and feel like they're a dream come true. At Mahlatini, we believe that your trip is not only about the destination but also about the people you meet and memories that you make along the way.

What makes Mahlatini the best safari company?

Expert safari company

We've been a specialist in luxury African travel since 2002, that's over 20 years of first-hand insight and experience of every destination we offer, every property we recommend and every activity we suggest. We would never recommend anything we haven't experienced ourselves. We are one of only a few African specialist UK tour operators with a permanent office on African soil.

Co-founders Greg & Chris with their British Travel Awards trophies

Friendly safari company

The trips we create are luxurious and exclusive, but the advice we give is down-to-earth and from the heart. When you book a safari holiday with Mahlatini, your dedicated travel expert will be with you every step of the way - from initial ideas and itineraries, to support pre-departure and throughout your trip. Our many client reviews on our site and on Tripadvisor, Trustpilot and Feefo are testament to the gold-standard service we provide.

Trustworthy safari company

We offer protection to our customers since we are registered and regulated by industry bodies ATTA and ATOL. In addition, all clients have 100% financial protection through the Travel Trust Association. We are most proud of the positive endorsement from our clients. Feedback on our service is independently verified by Feefo - where we are continually recognized as gold-standard though their Trusted Service awards, making Mahlatini a tour operator that you can trust.

We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but also ensure that you are in safe hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are thrilled to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.

Mahlatini is passionate about conserving our beautiful planet for future generations. We are conscious of the environmental impact of long-haul travel and as a result have launched our carbon-offsetting initiative with our nominated charity partner - One Tree Planted. For every client travelling with Mahlatini, we will fund the planting of one tree in reforestation projects across Kenya and Rwanda.

Value for money safaris

We are able to compete on price with just about everyone, including you! If you booked the same flights, accommodation and activities yourself, our price would be similar or in most instances lower. Booking with Mahlatini means you get our invaluable advice and guidance, 24/7 support and 100% financial protection on top of this competitive price.

Exclusive safaris

We've been around since 2002, so we have had many years to forge and foster strong relationships with our trusted suppliers and property owners. This means you can get preferential upgrades, exclusive activities, added extras, and levels of care that you may not be able to get elsewhere.

African travel inspiration

Often, people have a big picture vision of where they want to go and what they want to see. But more times than not, we can suggest alternatives that might be more off the beaten track or under the radar of the bigger, more generalist travel companies, helping you to fulfill your ultimate travel dreams. The most popular places are not always the best available and depending on what your expectations are we can always offer alternative suggestions that will make your trip unique and truly special.