Travel Expert

Karen Eagar

With having so many fond childhood memories of her family travelling locally within South Africa at least twice a year to visit extended family or to take a road trip for the school holidays, travel has always played a big part in Karen's life. So when it came to having to decide what she wanted to do after graduating it was a very natural decision to study travel and tourism!

After completing a full-time three-year Travel & Tourism Management course Karen started working within the travel industry and has never looked back. For Karen, travel is a passion and an opportunity to give back, sustain and conserve so that those who follow after can enjoy.

Mahlatini Destinations Explored

Botswana
Mauritius
Namibia
South Africa
Zimbabwe

Most Memorable Trip

Visiting Zimbabwe. I could not point out one experience but rather a combination of experiences which run across the country's history, people, natural landscape and wildlife that work so well together and provide one with unforgettable memories.

Top Of My Bucket-List

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda or Uganda. The combination of having the privilege to view these majestic, yet, endangered gorillas in their wild, natural habitats whilst knowing that through this experience you are contributing to the protection and conservation of these mysterious primates, for me, would be an experience of a lifetime.

Favourite Safari Animal

"The hyena , with their well know "laughter" it is said the hyena has a great sense of humour, this coupled with their rather unusual looks makes them a particularly interesting animal to watch."

Sundowner Of Choice

"One for red wine lovers, my sundowner of choice would be Warwick Wine Estates’ Iconic First Lady, Cabernet Sauvignon. Teamed with a sunset, it's practically therapeutic."

Favourite Property

"For me, it has to be Thornybush Saseka Tented Camp. Located on the banks of a dry riverbed this tented camp is as remarkable as its setting. I've loved every minute I spent there. "

Top Travel Tip

Never leave without packing a change of clothes in your carry-on luggage. The is a safety net just in case you experience any delays in your checked luggage arriving or getting lost.

The Best Part Of My Job

Working together with my clients to create tailormade itineraries which ultimately result in lifelong memories, special moments and exciting experiences unique to them.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

It was an amazing trip!

"Karen was very helpful, attentive, and helped us with some minor issues along the way with ease, we never felt worried!"

Justin Siegel, USA
South Africa, 2024

We can't thank her enough

"The whole trip went very smoothly and we all had a fantastic experience that we’ll never forget. Thank you! "

Emily Hall, UK
Kenya, 2024

Amazing every step of the way!

"Karen was fantastic to work with. When we started planning our trip, we really weren’t sure what exactly we were looking for and she was patient with us, made great suggestions and in the end helped us create an amazing trip!"

Jackson Bauer, USA
South Africa and Zimbabwe, 2024

Incredible

"She has been so informative and helpful through the whole planning process. We couldn’t have asked for anything more in the way she planned our trip! We owe it all to her and can’t thank her enough!"

Steven Zachariadis, USA
Kenya and Tanzania, 2023