January’s short days and long, dark nights bring an abrupt end to the excitement and social activity of Christmas and New Year. That is why we recommend you plan ahead and ensure you’re out of the country, preferably somewhere warmer and sunnier, for at least some of it.
For a dose of Eastern adventure, head to Cambodia or Laos, both recently re-opened to visitors. This is the perfect opportunity to experience Angkor Wat without the crowds or wind down in sleepy Luang Prabang.
South Africa comes into its own at this time of year. Cape Town, the Garden Route and the Winelands complement a quest to witness the Big Five on safari. South Africa boasts some of the continent's very best wildlife opportunities, as well as excellent lodge and camps.
