You can't be in Cape Town without a visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, one of the most beautiful gardens in the world.The gardens are a living display featuring 9,000 of the estimated 20,000 species of indigenous South African flora...The giant wood-fired oven – the heart of the restaurant’s “green-grilling” philosophy – is surrounded by an intimate dining area.But if, like me, you have a penchant for atrium dining, there’s a charming quasi-alfresco space at the back, with an expansive skylight, indigenous “green walls” and exposed brickwork.We’ve rounded up the latest additions below and, while some might not be brand spanking new, we thought they deserved a mention too.

Design-wise, it’s an appealing mix of sophistication and quirk, with all the carefully pulled-together elements creating an at-once homely and intriguing atmosphere – from the handmade crockery to the dining tables made from the salvaged ceiling wood.

From Cape Town, fly to Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in the Sabi Sands, on the western edge of Kruger National Park.

Your safari camp at Tanda Tula consists of luxuriously appointed East-African styled tented suites...

Unparalleled wildlife viewing in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

Hot air ballooning (optional) over the Serengeti, peering down at abundant wildlife.