South Africa articles

Whether it's the old world charm, luxurious surroundings and service or the incredible sense of place that comes with train travel, the option remains one of the most sophisticated and sought after modes of travel around. 

A rundown of the top-ten destinations for 2019, curated by our specialists. There's everything from South African safaris in KwaZulu-Natal to Antarctic Cruises and Californian road trips.

We take a look at the world's best driving holidays, with everything from Iceland's geological drama to America's greatest road trips. Each has been carefully selected by our destination experts, reporting back from the road.

After months of speculation and fears of the arrival of Day Zero in Cape Town, the effort of local residents and the tourism industry over recent months have brought it to a halt and tourism is now thriving in the city again.

If you prefer to combine culture or wildlife with your relaxing beach break, take a look at our favourite places on the planet for combining a beach holiday with adventures and expeditions.

British Airways has introduced new, non-stop flights to Durban, South Africa. Starting 29 October 2018, the service will make getting to Durban and the superb KwaZulu-Natal region more accessible than ever before.