EMILY PAYNE pushes the boat out on a luxury cruise from Cape Town to Richards Bay

It's wild in Africa, writes EMMA HOLMQVIST.

With its melting pot of cultures and wealth of unique local produce CLARISSA HYMAN finds Cape Town a paradise for fans of fine cuisine

They're not exactly one of the Big Five but, as WILL HIDE discovers, a meerkat patrol is worth the early start

Complementing the South African city's spectacular beaches and laid-back lifestyle is a new wave of small, stylish boutique hotels. WILL HIDE highlights six fabulous places to stay

South Africa might currently be in the spotlight on a global scale for hosting World Cup 2010 but honeymooner JULIA WHITE enjoyed a very personal experience with the country…

GILL WARREN and ANNABEL MACKIE score in South Africa as World Cup fever sets in...

A country with charms as plentiful as they are diverse, from the dramatic Drakensberg and Kruger National Park and beyond

Gorgeous beaches, stunning scenery and top hotels make for an unbeatable combination, says Annabelle Thorpe, as she explores the delights of South Africa's most beautiful Route...

Midway between South America and Africa, St Helena is about as remote as it gets. Teresa Levonian Cole boards the packet boat from Cape Town to explore this isolated island.