South Africa had been on my wishlist for longer than anywhere else in the world. It’s got a bit of everything – wildlife, beaches, wine regions. The only downside is the long journey from the UK, so it’s not…
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I love a good glass of wine, but like a lot of people I have my faithful favourites – a crisp New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and a dark Argentinian Malbec are mine. When it comes to South African wine…
Wedged between the sea and the mountains, Cape Town’s stunning scenery means a lot of its biggest attractions are free – wander around the V&A Waterfront, check out Bo-Kaap’s colourful houses, spend the day on the beach at Camps…
Penguins waddling along the beach, primary-coloured beach huts, rocky mountains and expanses of blue ocean – Cape Town has to have one of the best natural settings around. There’s a lot to see in the city itself, but if…
South Africa is home to one of the world’s most famous and luxurious train journeys. The Blue Train is the five-star way to travel from Cape Town to Pretoria, but will set you back 18,000 ZAR (£842/$1088) per person…
After over 20 years of travelling, I’ve got my packing technique down pretty well – I can even pack a case in my sleep when there’s an early start involved.…
A safari is a real wishlist trip, and something I’d been dreaming of doing for years. But even when you’ve picked a location there are so many different options – self-drive or guided, private reserve or National Park, tented…
It’s the last of our five game drives in Balule Game Reserve, just after our final coffee stop and at the end of 15 hours out in the bush on safari in South Africa. We’ve been weaving our way…
South Africa’s been on my travel wishlist for longer than anywhere else in the world. The beaches, the scenery, the wildlife, the wine – it’s got pretty much all my favourite things rolled into one. Which makes it about…