Start your family adventure in Johannesburg and board your flight to the island paradise of Mauritius where your family will be met and transferred to the island's famed East Coast and the LUX* Belle Mare resort. This slick hotel is set in tropical gardens and along a sandy beach - the perfect destination for an active family.

Time to relax: spend your days swimming and snorkelling in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean and lazing about on the white sandy beaches while your children are being taken care of at the Kids' Club. For those who want to be more active, there are plenty of land and water activities available including yoga, tennis, horse riding and mountain biking. Rest and rejuvenate by indulging in a massage or spa treatment or two at the hotel's luxurious spa; then it is time to enjoy sundowner drinks on the beach and dine at one of the resort's restaurants.

This morning you board a flight back to Johannesburg for a night in this bustling city in South Africa. Relax at The Peech - a cosmopolitan and trendy hotel in the arty neighbourhood of Melrose - where you can view its photography exhibition, sample a few tipples in the champagne bar, have a tasting in the wine cellar and then head to a delectable dinner in the Bistro restaurant.

Wake up after your overnight in Johannesburg and fly to the Thornybush Private Game Reserve for three nights at luxurious Thornybush Main Lodge. During your time here you enjoy thrilling game drives and guided nature walks in search of big game and the diverse array of bird species. It is serious safari country and one of the best places in Southern Africa to see the Big 5.Your children will get to enjoy their own drives or guided walks with their own ranger who will tailor the activities to their interests and age.

Enjoy breakfast and one final early morning game drive before making your way to Johannesburg for your onward travel arrangements and the end of this holiday.