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Walk on the wild side

THE ULTIMATE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE

A safari is like nothing on earth. Remote and pure, each game drive takes you deep into the heart of the African wilderness to enjoy thrilling wildlife sightings. With the finest guides at the finest lodges, we’ll create a trip filled with unforgettable encounters, intimate camps and wonderful food.

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  • Award-winning properties
  • Thrilling wildlife sightings
  • Diverse and secluded regions
  • Private reserves and conservancies
  • Bucket list experiences
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Safari Experiences

Experience the intricate connections between wildlife and nature, as you wake to unfamiliar birdsong or the trumpet of excited elephants. Witness lions stalking, giraffes grazing and balletic gazelle take flight. Sip cooling gin and tonic beneath the setting African sun and prepare to remember these days forever.

Encounter the extraordinary

ICONIC SAFARI DESTINATIONS

From the Serengeti to Maasai Mara, the Greater Kruger to Yala National Park, we’ll draw on our experience to introduce you to incredible landscapes and the rare and beautiful wildlife that calls them home. From giraffes to gorillas, wildebeest to waterbucks, prepare to be mesmerised and entranced.

Sample itineraries

TRIPS TO INSPIRE

From exhilarating wildlife encounters to out-of-this-world natural wonders, echoes of ancient empires, and rose-gold beaches, every bespoke Mahlatini journey is designed to immerse you in the extraordinary. Whether it’s a bucket-list trip, marking a milestone, or a soul-stirring retreat, let this handpicked selection inspire your next escape.

  • Bespoke itineraries
  • Flights and transfers included
  • Best rates guaranteed
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Safari Guides

Everything you need to know for your first safari... Or your tenth!

Your adventure. Our expertise.

WHY TRAVEL WITH MAHLATINI?

As Indo-African specialists, we know our destinations intimately. Your dedicated travel expert will craft an extraordinary, custom journey that takes you off the beaten track and into the heart of each destination. Whether it’s the wilds of Africa or the rich cultural patchwork of the Indian Subcontinent, at Mahlatini, we are your trusted partners in crafting life-changing journeys that not only inspire but also contribute to the preservation of these remarkable destinations. Tell us your travel dreams and we’ll use our first-hand knowledge and vast experience to bring them to life.

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