South Africa

The Cape is the place to be for wine connoisseurs and gourmands with plenty of award-winning restaurants, many housed in fabulous examples of Cape Dutch architecture and enjoying stunning views.
Nature buffs should try to visit between July and December when you can take a boat trip to see the Southern Right Whales, although the African penguins are present all year – the kind of beach companion children are sure to love.

The Garden Route, a few hours east, is all wild beaches and animal sanctuaries and makes an ideal stop en-route to the Eastern Cape, home to the Big Five and malaria-free.
With excellent game reserves to suit every style and budget, whether your preference is an elegant colonial lodge or a more rustic tent by a river, this is a highlight of any South African itinerary.

Kwa-Zulu Natal is a fascinating province; home to fabulous wildlife but also to the historic Anglo-Boer and Zulu Battlefields, as well as the Drakensburg Mountains with some dramatic wild beaches.

North of Johannesburg, those in search of a little glitz should stop off at the famous Sun City Resort, with its wonderful water park.
For some truly excellent game-viewing, there are several options for your next stop – Pilanesberg National Park, Madikwe Game Reserve or the Waterberg (malaria-free) or Kruger National Park (malarial). Whichever you choose, have your camera at the ready!

Whilst a holiday to South Africa is in itself an adventure, typically combining Cape Town with a safari and the beach, it’s worth bearing in mind that regular onward flights to Mauritius and the Seychelles and the option of stop-overs in the Middle East, mean there are plenty of opportunities to create a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.