South Africa
The Rainbow Nation’s Cape Town offers a trilogy of pleasures: doorstep vineyards, a spectacular coastline and almost guaranteed sightings of the Big Five. This year, there’s an amazing new place to stay; a train permanently situated on the Selati Bridge over the Sabie River. Kruger Shalati has 31 luxury rooms, each with a glass wall and access to a pool deck where guests can spot crocs, hippos and buffalo roaming below. A 12-day itinerary costs from £6,995pp, including two nights at Kruger Shalati, flights, transfers and excursions; Audley Travel (audleytravel.com).