From sunrise safaris in the Waterberg to golden evenings by the Cape Town waterfront, late November was the perfect escape from the British winter gloom. Splitting our stay between Qwabi Private Game Reserve, Future Found Sanctuary and the V&A Hotel gave us a journey that blended adventure, wellness and city charm. Here is how we spent an unforgettable week in South Africa.

The perfect mix of wild adventure and barefoot luxury. In the heart of Tsavo West National Park, you'll find Finch Hattons by Virgin Limited Edition. This was the ultimate safari dream we'd been waiting for.

An overview of beautiful Mauritius resort, Heritage Le Telfair.