Southern Africa, thoughtfully explored
South African bushveld landscape at golden hour

The people behind the route.

Fourteen years of guiding across Southern Africa, built on local knowledge, honest pricing and real relationships.

Malikan, founder of Malikan Tours, on a guided safari
Our story

Tourism, built as an everyday part of life — not a once-off luxury.

Malikan Tours and Projects was founded on a simple belief: seeing your own country, and the continent around it, shouldn't feel out of reach. We plan trips the way we'd plan them for family — honest pricing, routes that make sense, and guides who actually know the ground.

From weekend escapes in the Cape Winelands to multi-day crossings into Zimbabwe and Zambia, every itinerary is shaped around who's travelling, not a fixed package pulled off a shelf. What started as one guide with a vehicle has grown into a small, focused team that handles everything from permits to pacing.

We're based at 1717 Kingfisher Street in Marloth Park, next to Kruger National Park, but our routes run from the Drakensberg to Victoria Falls. The common thread across every trip is the same: local expertise, transparent costs, and the kind of guiding that only comes from years on the road.


"Creating unforgettable African adventures through local knowledge, honest pricing and real human connection."

— Malikan Tours & Projects


What sets us apart

Why Choose Us

Three reasons travellers keep coming back, and keep recommending us.

Safe & Insured

Every vehicle is fully licensed and inspected. Our guides are CATHSSETA-accredited, first-aid certified, and every itinerary is covered by comprehensive passenger liability insurance.

Truly Local

We live here. That means relationships with lodge owners, knowledge of seasonal road conditions, and access to communities and viewpoints you won't find on a standard itinerary.

Experienced

14 years on the road. Award-winning guiding. FIFA World Cup volunteer experience. When you travel with us, you're travelling with someone who's handled every situation the bush can throw at you.


The people

Meet Our Team

Small team, deep experience. Everyone you meet has spent years on the road.

Malikan - Founder & Lead Tourist Guide

Malikan

Founder & Lead Tourist Guide

CATHSSETA-accredited assessor with 14 years of guiding across Southern Africa. Award-winning guide and Sowetan Top 100 Young Bosses alumnus.

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Thabo K.

Senior Field Guide

Specialist in Kruger and Pilanesberg game drives. Track-and-sign certified with a background in conservation education and wildlife photography.

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Lebo N.

Operations & Guest Experience

Handles bookings, permits and logistics behind every seamless trip. Former hospitality manager with a sharp eye for detail and guest comfort.


What travellers say

Real trips, real feedback.

Stories from people who let us plan the route.

"Malikan mapped out a route through Mpumalanga that hit every waterfall we wanted and none of the traffic. It felt planned by someone who actually goes there, not a brochure."
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Naledi M.
Family trip, Blyde River Canyon
"We booked the cultural tour expecting a quick stop and got a full afternoon of conversation with people who actually live there. That's the difference a local guide makes."
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Kagiso T.
Weekend group tour, Soweto
"Crossing into Victoria Falls felt intimidating to plan alone. Malikan Tours handled the permits, the transfers, and the pacing — we just showed up and travelled."
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Sipho D.
Cross-border trip, Zimbabwe