Vanessa knew from the start that she wanted to be involved in the travel industry, and upon finishing school she studied Tourism for 3 years. She initially entered the corporate travel sector and stayed for several years in South Africa. Vanessa then moved to the UK where she has enjoyed a career spanning over 25 years in several senior roles ranging from sales, operations, and product.
Mahlatini Destinations Explored
- Botswana
- Egypt
- India
- Kenya
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Rwanda
- Tanzania
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Zanzibar
Most Memorable Trip

I have had so many wonderful experiences from my travels to the African continent. The most memorable has to be spending time with a family of mountain gorillas in Uganda (a truly humbling experience), having a front-row seat to the Great Migration in Kenya (without a doubt the greatest show on earth), floating silently over the Maasai Mara in a hot air balloon and a 5-night Okavango Expedition in Botswana which included a night fly camping on a remote island in the Okavango Delta... just magical!
Top of My Bucket List

Bhutan absolutely fascinates me. I mean, who wouldn’t be drawn to a country that measures its wealth in happiness? From the crisp mountain air to ancient traditions that have stood the test of time, I imagine every aspect—especially the trekking—is nothing short of extraordinary. It must feel like walking on the roof of the world.
That same sense of awe draws me to Nepal. The idea of trekking along centuries-old trails through the Himalayas, with the iconic Annapurna range unfolding before you... how do you choose between them? Both offer a kind of magic you just can’t put into words.