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This package includes guaranteed tickets to all five days of the 1st Test at the Sahara Stadium, Durban and the 2nd Test at Newlands, Cape Town (2nd Test ticket includes marquee hospitality entry).
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Stay for eight nights in the Coastland Umhlanga, Durban (B&B), eight nights in the Westin Hotel, Cape Town (B&B), two nights in the Knysna River Club (B&B) and two nights in the Kariega Game Reserve (Full Board).
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Flights from London Heathrow to Johannesburg, Johannesburg to Durban, Durban to Johannesburg, Johannesburg to Cape Town, Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg and Johannesburg to London Heathrow are included in your package.
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Coach transfers to and from the airports and hotels are included in your package, also included are all excursion transfers and daily match transfers in Durban and Cape Town.
With South Africa offering so many must-do activities, we have included in your tour some of the fantastic excursions available. The Cango Caves, Cango Ostrich Farm, John Benn Lagoon Cruise and Kariega Game Reserve Drive are all included in your package. 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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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.
Join us and your fellow tourists at our Welcome Drinks function on your first evening in Durban. We have also organised a private game reserve for Christmas Day, including ample opportunity to view some African wildlife in their natural habitat before a long lunch. The beautiful winelands region and Simon's on the Groot Constantia wine estate await you for New Years Eve celebrations.
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A dedicated Gullivers Tour Leader will be with your tour every step of the way.
Make your own way to London Heathrow where you will meet your Gullivers tour manager and the rest of your group for your flight to Johannesburg on South African Airways.
Arrive into Johannesburg and after clearing customs and immigration walk across to the domestic terminal for your onward flight to Durban departing. On arrival into Durban you will be met and transferred to the Coastlands Hotel in Umhlanga where you will be staying for eight nights on a bed & breakfast basis.
This evening get together with your tour manager and the rest of your group for welcome drinks in the hotel.
At leisure in Durban. Maybe take a walk along the Umhlanga coastal path, do some Christmas shopping in one of the local malls or try something completely different and pay a visit to uShaka marine world.
Enjoy a Christmas Day with a difference. Late morning transfer to a private game reserve for a fabulous Christmas lunch. There will be ample opportunity to view some African wildlife in their natural habitat before a long lunch and chance to relax or maybe play some cricket in the African afternoon sunshine. Late afternoon return to the hotel for the rest of the evening.
Each morning transfer to the Sahara Stadium Kingsmead for all five days of the test match. On one evening during the test match you will be invited to join us & some well known cricketing faces at the Gullivers cricket forum.
Transfer back to the hotel after each day of play.
South Africa v England
Today check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cape Town. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Westin Hotel where you will stay for eight nights on a bed & breakfast basis.
Rest of the day at leisure 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.
Day at leisure to 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.
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 play.
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.
Final day at leisure to make the most of Cape Town. Relax over a long lunch at one of the finest sea food or fine dining restaurants or take a trip out to the Stellenbosch region for beautiful views and a chance to visit some of South Africa’s finest wine estates.
This morning check out of the hotel and depart on a trip along South Africa’s garden route, home to many farms providing some of the world’s best fruit from the many orchards that line the route. Known as one of the most spectacular drives along the South African coastline you will have plenty of opportunity to stop and enjoy the stunning views along the way.
On arrival into the coastal town of Knysna check in to the Knysna River Club situated on the edge of the Knysna lagoon for a two night stay on a bed & breakfast basis.
A chance to relax and explore this pretty seaside town & enjoy the sunshine before transferring to the John Benn for a sunset 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.
Today venture inland to visit the Cango Caves near the village of Oudtshoorn followed by a trip to a local ostrich farm. A fascinating and entertaining visit where you have the opportunity to get up close and discover all sorts of facts about these comical creatures.
Today check out of the hotel and transfer to the Kariega Game reserve for truly African safari experience. Stay for two nights on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis & spend the rest of the day relaxing in these tranquil surroundings.
This evening enjoy sundowners and possibly an African BBQ under the stars!
Depart on an early morning game drive before breakfast to see how many of the Big Five you can spot. After breakfast relax or depart on one of the various activities on offer such as a boat cruise down the Kariega River sighting abundant river birdlife, or take a kayak onto the river for a quiet paddle (at additional cost).
This evening depart on a second game drive before enjoying your end of tour dinner together back at the lodge.
Boasting the Big five with a riverside location and accommodation in luxury lodges Kareiga offers a malaria free safari experience.
Check out this morning and transfer to Port Elizabeth airport for your flight home to London Heathrow via Johannesburg.
Upon arrival at London Heathrow, make your own arrangements onwards.
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.
This hotel has the most captivating and breathtaking views of Umhlanga and the ocean overlooking the Dolphin Coast. With easy access to the largest shopping mall in the Southern Hemisphere, the promenade and the beachfront there is plenty on offer during your stay at Coastlands.
This chalet resort offers security, privacy and comfort surrounded by shady trees and well-tended gardens. It is the ideal venue from which to explore the quaint lagoon-side town of Knysna
