Susan Lunn of Chicago Botanic Gardens and Joe Lunn, Chicago

I have to say that discovering the fynbos with Adam Harrower of Kirtstenbosch National Botanic Gardens while in the Cape, was the highlight of my 12-day botanical trip, with a bit of whale-watching thrown in.

Apart from experts sharing their knowledge of botanical South Africa, your planning and insight added so much to make it a splendid experience.