Mandela – 31 Night Tour Package to the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tests

Package includes:

  • Guaranteed ticket to all five days of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tests
  • 29 nights in 3★ and 4★ accommodation in Cape Town, Paarl, Kynsa, Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg, Sun City and Pretoria
  • All flights and transfers

Highlights

  • Gullivers' Cricket Forum at each Test
  • Welcome Drinks and New Years Eve Function
  • Fantastic range of excursions including winelands tour and evening river cruise
  • Tour merchandise

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At a glance

Tickets to the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tests

This package includes guaranteed tickets to all five days of the 2nd Test at Newlands, Cape Town (2nd Test ticket includes marquee hospitality entry), the 3rd Test at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg and the 4th Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion.

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29 nights in 3★ and 4★ accommodation

Stay for ten nights in the Hollow on the Square, Cape Town (B&B), two nights in the Pontac Manor, Paarl (B&B), two nights in the Protea Hotel Kynsa Quays(B&B), one night in the Garden Court Kings Beach, Port Elizabeth (B&B), six nights in the Garden Court Sandton City, Johannesburg (B&B), two nights in the Cabanas, Sun City (B&B) and six nights in Pretoria (B&B).

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Flights

Flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town, Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg and Johannesburg to London Heathrow are included in your package.

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Transfers

Coach transfers to and from the airports and hotels are included in your package, also included are daily match transfers, excursion transfers and hotel transfers (Pontac Manor to Protea Hotel Knysna Quays, Protea Hotel Knysna Quays to Garden Court Kings Beach, Garden Court Sandton City to Sun City Cabanas and Sun City Cabanas to Southern Sun Pretoria).

Excursions

With South Africa offering so many must-do activities, we have included in your tour some of the fantastic excursions available. Included in your package is the John Benn Lagoon Cruise in Knysna and a winery tour including picnic lunch in the Cape Winelands. We really have included everything to make this not only the cricket tour of a lifetime, but a holiday of a lifetime.

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Gullivers Events

Join us and your fellow tourists at our Welcome Drinks function on your first evening in Cape Town. The beautiful winelands region and Simon’s on the Groot Constantia wine estate await you for New Years Eve celebrations.

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Gullivers Cricket Forum

Attend our Gullivers Cricket Forums taking place in each test match location where you will be joined by fellow enthusiasts as well as guests from the world of cricket for a Q&A session on the current series.

Gullivers Representatives

A dedicated Gullivers Tour Leader will be with your tour every step of the way.

Full itinerary

  • Day 1

    Departure day

    Make your own way to London Heathrow where you will meet your Gullivers tour manager and the rest of your group for your direct flight to Cape Town on British Airways.

    Flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town

    Departs: 
    5.35pm
    Arrives: 
    7.05am (Tuesday 29 December )
    Airline: 
    British Airways
  • Day 2

    Arrive Cape Town

    Arrive into Cape Town and after clearing customs and immigration you will be met and transferred to the Hollow on the Square where you will be staying for ten nights on a bed and breakfast basis. It is unlikely that your rooms will be ready when you arrive so after storing your bags at reception head across to the Waterfront area to explore the many bars, restaurants, cafes, shops and sightseeing opportunities that are on offer. 

     

    Gullivers Welcome Drinks

    This evening get together with your tour manager and the rest of your group for welcome drinks in the hotel.

  • Day 3

    Cape Town

    Day at leisure in Cape Town. Take things easy or do some sightseeing. Perhaps take the cable car up to the top of Table Mountain for stunning views of the bay and beyond, visit Robben Island – where Nelson Mandela spent a large proportion of his time in prison or maybe take a Cape Peninsula Tour to see the point where the two oceans meet.

  • Day 4

    New Years Eve

    At leisure to continue to explore Cape Town and prepare for this evening’s festivities.

    Early evening you will be transferred out to the beautiful winelands region for New Years Eve at Simon’s on the Groot Constantia wine estate – South Africa’s oldest winery. See the New Year in  South African style, before transferring back to the hotel. 

    New Years Eve Winery Function

  • Day 5

    Cape Town

    A chance to recover from the festivities of last night and to spend the day relaxing at the waterfront or at one of Cape Town’s local beaches. 

  • Day 6–10

    2nd Test Match

    Each morning transfer to the picturesque Newlands for all five days of the test match. On one evening during the test match you will be invited to join us at the Gullivers cricket forum. 

    Transfer back to the hotel at close of each day's play.

    2nd Test Match - Newlands

    South Africa v England - As part of your ticket we have included entry into marquee hospitality for each day of the test. The Newlands Club marquee is air conditioned & located in the shade of the Newlands oak trees – a short walk from your seats. The hospitality includes a 2 course buffet lunch & morning and afternoon tea daily. Seating is informal and relaxed & is not reserved.

  • Day 11

    Cape Town

    Final day in Cape Town. Relax over a long lunch at one of the finest seafood restaurants or fine dining restaurants.

  • Day 12

    Winelands

    Today check-out of the hotel and transfer out to the Winelands region outside Cape Town and visit some of South Africa's finest wine estates. On arrival check-in to the Pontac Manor in Paarl for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. 

  • Day 13

    Wine Tasting

    Spend the day wine tasting at several of the local wineries.

    Wine Tasting Day

    This fantastic wine tasting day also includes a picnic lunch. There will be many wineries familiar to the UK visitor and also some smaller lesser known boutique vineyards which are also well worth exploring.

  • Day 14

    Knysna

    This morning travel along South Africa’s garden route, home to many farms providing some of the world’s best fruit from the orchards that line the route. Known as one of the most spectacular drives along the South African coastline you will have plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the stunning views along the way.

    On arrival into the coastal town of Knysna check-in to the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays which is situated on the banks of the Knysna Lagoon.  Spend two nights on a bed and breakfast basis.  After settling in, transfer to the John Benn for a sunset lagoon cruise.

    John Benn Lagoon Cruise

    Enjoy a sundowner and dinner aboard while listening to stories of the legendary pilot of a by-gone shipping era on a relaxing and comfortable trip to the Knysna Heads.

  • Day 15

    Knysna

    Day at leisure to relax and enjoy the sunshine and explore the charming town of Knysna.

  • Day 16

    Arrive Port Elizabeth

    After breakfast check-out and transfer along the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth for an overnight stay at the Radisson Blu Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. With views across the Indian Ocean and the blue flag beaches being only a five minute walk away you will be able to relax and make the most of this small and welcoming city.

  • Day 17

    Arrive in Johannesburg

    After breakfast check-out and transfer to Port Elizabeth airport for your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Garden Court Sandton City for a six night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Situated at altitude and known for its mining history, Johannesburg is today the largest city in South Africa and is capital of the Gauteng region.

    This evening enjoy a night out at one of the many bars and restaurants in Sandton.

    Flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

    Departs: 
    10.35am
    Arrives: 
    12.10pm
    Airline: 
    British Airways (operated by Comair)
  • Day 18–22

    3rd Test Match

    Each morning transfer to the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium for all five days of the 3rd Test Match. On one evening during the Test match you will be invited to join us at the Gullivers cricket forum.

    Transfer back to the hotel at close of play.

    3rd Test Match - Johannesburg

    South Africa v England

  • Day 23

    Arrive in Sun City

    Today check-out and you will be transferred to Sun City for a two night stay in the Sun City Cabanas Hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure in this magnificent resort. 

  • Day 24

    Sun City

    Full day at leisure in Sun City.

    Perhaps play a round of golf on one of the two world-class golf courses that have been played by legends of the game, like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Other sporting options include tennis, squash, the gym or a variety of watersports, from jet skis & parasailing to the fastest zip slide in the world.

    For the less adventurous enjoy a safari in the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, or gamble the night away with a myriad of casino and entertainment options. Or simply relax at the pool or top up your tan on the beach at the Valley of Waves.

  • Day 25

    Arrive in Pretoria

    Check-out of the hotel this morning and transfer to Pretoria for the final stay of the tour.  On arrival check-in to the Southern Sun Pretoria Hotel for a six night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Rest of the day free to explore the elegant political capital of South Africa. If you have time take a trip out to the Voortrekker monument for a fascinating insight into the great trek and the history of the Afrikaaner people.  

  • Day 26–30

    4th Test Match

    Transfer to/from the SuperSport Park, Centurion for all five days of the final Test match. On one evening during the test enjoy a cricket forum with insights into the game from one of our panel of cricketing experts.

    4th Test Match - Centurion

    South Africa v England

  • Day 31

    Departure Day

    Check-out of the hotel and make the most of the opportunity to do some last minute shopping in the local mall before being transferred back to OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg for your return flight to London Heathrow. 

    Flight from Johannesburg to London Heahthrow

    Departs: 
    9.30pm
    Arrives: 
    6.45am (Thursday 28 January)
    Airline: 
    British Airways
  • Day 32

    Arrive UK

    Arrive into London Heathrow and make your own arrangements onwards.

Tickets

2nd Test Match, Cape Town

As part of your ticket we have included entry into marquee hospitality for each day of the test. The Newlands Club marquee is air conditioned & located in the shade of the Newlands oak trees – a short walk from your seats. The hospitality includes a 2 course buffet lunch & morning and afternoon tea daily. Seating is informal and relaxed & is not reserved.

Venue: 
Newlands Cricket Ground
Capacity: 
25,000

3rd Test Match, Johannesburg

Venue: 
Bidvest Wanderers Stadium
Capacity: 
34,000

4th Test Match, Pretoria

Venue: 
SuperSport Park
Capacity: 
20,000

Accommodation

Hollow on the Square, Cape Town

Hollow on the Square is situated in the city centre and is just a short walk to the V&A Waterfront.

Features: 

  • Jazzy à la carte restaurant

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Convenient for the Waterfront
  • Warm and friendly service

Pontac Manor , Paarl

This charming hotel is situated in the historic town of Paarl and has been restored to its former Victorian elegance. Oak trees and manicured gardens surround the hotel and the property overlooks Paarl Mountain.

Features: 

  • Two outdoor pools
  • Beautiful gardens
  • Bar

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Charming and homely feel
  • Great base for touring the Winelands

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays, Knysna

Situated in the heart of the garden route, this hotel enjoys a spectacular perspective of the popular town of Knysna. With the the hotel set on the Knysna Quays Waterfront, a selection of resturants and the lagoon at your doorstep, and Thessen Island only 1/2 a mile away, this hotel is equipped for leisure and relaxation.

Features: 

  • Heated Pool
  • Complimentary WiFi

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Luxury Rooms
  • Great location to enjoy the coastal town of Knysna

Garden Court Kings Beach, Port Elizabeth

With spectacular views over Algoa bay this is a great location to enjoy a short stay in Port Elizabeth. With lots to see and do in close proximity, the comfortable accommodation will be well received after the busy days of exploring.

Features: 

  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Picturesque Gardens

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Locally recommended
  • Proximity to enjoy Port Elizabeth’s plentiful activities

Garden Court Sandton City, Johannesburg

Situated in the heart of Johannesburg this stylish urban themed design hotel offers a fuss free approach to accommodation. Conveniently located in the Sandton CBD there is plenty on offer in close proximity of the hotel.

Features: 

  • Riffs Bar and Grill
  • Sandton Sun Spa
  • Free Wifi

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Great Location
  • Locally recommended

Southern Sun Pretoria

Located in the stately Gauteng city of Pretoria this is a sophisticated and elegant property. Favoured by politicians, diplomats and embassy officials this hotel has a strong reputation. The major landmarks and sights are easily accessible during your stay here.

Features: 

  • Spacious ensuite rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Outdoor Pool

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Glowing Tripadvisor reviews
  • Spectacular steel and glass façade overlooking lush landscaped gardens