Since 2002, Mahlatini has been using our deep knowledge of Africa to create luxury, bespoke journeys that transform both our clients and the places they visit for the better. We know Africa intimately and our dedicated travel experts create custom travel experiences that reveal the extraordinary beauty of this wild and enriching continent.
Mahlatini proudly stands as the first independent African specialist tour operator to join the global community of B Corp™ businesses, recognised for meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental impact.
Recognised by our travellers and the industry:
Travel + Leisure A-List (2026), Top 10 Tour Operator in Travel + Leisure's® World's Best Awards (2025), Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice (2025), Top Travel Specialists (2026), International Sustainability Award (2024-2025), Leading Sustainable Tour Operator at the World Travel Awards (2022-2023), Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Award (2021-2026), and Feefo's Platinum Trusted Service Award (2017-2025).
Mahlatini Luxury Travel has announced the launch of Morocco as the latest destination in its portfolio, marking a strategic expansion of its Africa offering in response to increasing interest from returning clients seeking culturally led journeys beyond the traditional safari.
Mahlatini Luxury Travel is pleased to announce the appointment of Vanessa Dean as its new Product Manager, aligned to ambitions to expand its portfolio in other African destinations, and beyond.
Mahlatini marks a major milestone this month as it celebrates 20 years in luxury African travel. Born in 2002 from a personal passion for safari, selling only South Africa to the UK market; Mahlatini has since curated thousands of extraordinary bespoke trips across sub-Sahara Africa and the Indian Ocean to a global client base, with a team based in UK, Europe and South Africa.
Today, Mahlatini, the luxury African travel specialist, will launch the #HealthCareHeroes competition that aims to recognise the tireless work of health practitioners across the globe and show a small token of our gratitude. The public is invited to nominate their healthcare hero to enjoy the trip of a lifetime, worth over £10,000, to be enjoyed when the crisis is over. Renowned for their expertise in designing extraordinary travel experiences, Mahlatini and their partner, The Last Word, have constructed a tour of the icons of South Africa, including cosmopolitan Cape Town, the natural beauty of the Winelands and the wilderness of a Big 5 safari.
In line with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority notice in order to mitigate the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Kenya Airways have therefore temporarily suspended their services as follows:
Since opening the doors on its first permanent base in Africa last August, Mahlatini Luxury Travel’s dedicated sales and product office continues to expand. This month the leading tour operator welcomed another three recruits to the team in response to a sustained period of growth. Greg Fox, Co-founder and Director of Sales, commented, “Our clients have always appreciated our specialist, first-hand knowledge; they love working with travel experts living on African soil to create their bespoke travel itineraries. A Cape Town base affords direct access to our trusted supplier network ensuring we deliver the absolute best travel experiences for our clients.”
Ebola Outbreak & Middle East Airspace: Guidance & Industry Updates
A dedicated Ebola Outbreak & Middle East Airspace section is available on the Member Homepage, providing timely information on major global developments that may impact African travel and tourism. Members are encouraged to check this resource regularly to stay informed on Africa-related and other significant events.
