Whether you are into wildlife spotting or wine-tasting, Jennifer Selway discovers that South Africa has something special to suit every discerning visitor’s taste.

Gorgeous enough to act as a body double for Los Angeles or San Francisco, Cape Town is becoming a favourite location for film-makers and is attracting more celebrities than a night at the Oscars.

Dennis Maloney confronts his nightmares on a journey into deepest, darkest Africa, where he comes across wild animals, interesting locals – and even Scarlett Johansson.

SCRATCH a cheetah behind the ear and he'll purr. Stroke his nose and he'll purr even louder. Like a big pussy cat. A pussy cat the size of a labrador.

Soak in the sun, sights and wine of South Africa…

JUST you, him, a tropical beach and a beautiful sunset. That’s the traditional honeymoon setting every bride imagines. Add in a 13-month-old baby and your holiday of a lifetime takes on a whole new perspective.

If you love a long train trip, then you owe it to yourself (and your loved one) to visit South Africa and travel on the Blue Train at least once in your life. It’s so fabulous it’s bound to put anyone’s romance back on track says JENNIFER SELWAY