Hippo – 3rd & 4th Tests Tour

Package includes:

  • Guaranteed superior ticket to all five days of the 3rd & 4th Tests
  • 15 nights in 4★ accommodation in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg
  • All flights and transfers (upgrades to business class are at an additional cost and subject to availability)

Highlights

  • Welcome Drinks
  • Tour merchandise
  • Wide range of excursions to book
  • End of tour dinner
  • Price includes Tourism levy

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At a glance

Guaranteed tickets to the 3rd & 4th Tests

This package includes guaranteed superior tickets to all five days of the 3rd Test at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth and the 4th Test at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.

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15 nights in 4★ accommodation in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg

Stay for eight nights at the Radisson Blu in Port Elizabeth (B&B) and seven nights in Johannesburg at the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton (B&B).

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Flights

Flights from London Heathrow to Port Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg and Johannesburg to London Heathrow are included in your package. Premium economy and business class flights available on request. Should you wish to make your own flight arrangements a ground-only package is available at £2,399 per person (please note with all ground-only options, airport transfers are not included for international flights).

Find out more about your included flights for your South Africa cricket tour

Transfers

Coach transfers to and from the airports and hotels are included in your package, also included are daily match transfers at both test matches.

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Excursions

With South Africa offering so many must-do activities, we have a number of excursions during the tour to book, to make this not only a cricket tour of a lifetime, but a holiday of a lifetime. Excursions available include; Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise, Johannesburg City Tour and Sun City & the Pilanesberg National Park Day Trip.

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Gullivers Welcome Drinks

Join us and your fellow tourists at our Welcome Drinks function on your first evening in Port Elizabeth.

Gullivers Representatives

A dedicated Gullivers Tour Manager 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 flight to Port Elizabeth, via Johannesburg on British Airways.

    Flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg

    Departs: 
    18:10 (UK time)
    Arrives: 
    07:15 (next day, local time)
    Airline: 
    British Airways

    Flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

    Departs: 
    11:10 (local time)
    Arrives: 
    12:50 (local time)
    Airline: 
    British Airways
  • Day 2

    Arrive Port Elizabeth

    You land into Johannesburg in the early hours of this morning where you will connect for your flight to Port Elizabeth.

    On arrival in Port Elizabeth and after clearing customs you will be met and transferred to the Radisson Blu Port Elizabeth hotel for the next 8 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.

    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

    Day at leisure

    Day at leisure in Port Elizabeth to be as active or inactive as you wish! If you would like you can also take part in our optional excursion during the morning - a Whale, Dolphin and Penguin Island Cruise. Leaving from Port Elizabeth Harbour, this trip will take you to both St Croix Island and Brenton Island, and offer a unique chance to explore South Africa's marine life. (We are also offering this on the 21 January, so if you would like to take your first day to relax, there is the opportunity to book this trip later on in your tour)

    Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

    Please see the extras tab for more information

  • Day 4–8

    3rd Test Match

    Each morning, transfer to St George's Park Cricket Ground for all five days of the test match. Transfer back to the hotel at close of play.

    3rd Test Match

    South Africa v England

  • Day 9

    Day at leisure

    Day at leisure in Port Elizabeth. If you would like you can also take part in our optional excursion during the morning - a Whale, Dolphin and Penguin Island Cruise. Leaving from Port Elizabeth Harbour, this trip will take you to both St Croix Island and Brenton Island, and offer a unique chance to explore South Africa's marine life.

    Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

    Please see the extras tab for more information

  • Day 10

    Arrive Johannesburg

    Check out of your hotel and transfer to Port Elizabeth airport for your flight to Johannesburg.

    On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and transferred to the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton where you will spend the next 7 nights on a bed and breakfast basis. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city. 

    Flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

    Departs: 
    13:25
    Arrives: 
    15:00
    Airline: 
    British Airways
  • Day 11

    Day at leisure

    Day at leisure in Johannesburg. Today we have three optional excursions on offer, including half day tours of Johannesburg or Soweto where you can explore the history and culture of these unique cities. If you prefer to make a full day of it, we have a trip to Sun City & The Pilanesberg National Park where you can experience a South African safari and get up close to the Big 5.

    Johannesburg Half-Day City Tour

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    Soweto Half-Day Tour

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    Sun City & The Pilanesberg National Park Full-Day Trip

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  • Day 12–16

    4th Test Match

    Transfer to/from the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium for all five days of the 4th Test Match. 

    4th Test Match

    South Africa v England

    End of tour dinner

    On the evening of Day 5, join the rest of your group for your end of tour dinner.

  • Day 17

    Departure day

    Check out of the hotel and make the most of the opportunity to do some last minute shopping before being transferred back to Johannesburg Airport for your return flight to London Heathrow. 

    Flight from Johannesburg to London Heathrow

    Departs: 
    20:15 (local time)
    Arrives: 
    05:25 (next day, UK time)
    Airline: 
    British Airways
  • Day 18

    Arrive UK

    Arrive into Heathrow and make your own onward travel arrangements.

Tickets

3rd Test Match, Port Elizabeth

Venue: 
St George's Park Cricket Ground
Capacity: 
19,000

4th Test Match, Johannesburg

Venue: 
Bidvest Wanderers Stadium
Capacity: 
34,000

Accommodation

Radisson Blu Port Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth

Boasting majestic views of the Indian Ocean and close proximity to Port Elizabeths famous blue flag beaches, the Radisson Blu is the perfect hotel for your stay in Port Elizabeth. Complete with contemporary architecture and close proximity to the center of Port Elizabeth, this hotel is the whole package.

Features: 

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Pool and Spa

We chose this hotel because: 

  • 300m to the beach
  • Short transfer to the Cricket

Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton, Sandton, Johannesburg

Discover a tranquil oasis in the heart of the bustling business and entertainment hub of Gauteng at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton. This hotel boasts its own lush, landscaped garden and sparkling swimming pool where guests can relax, unwind & experience the timelessness and calm of a bygone era. Two restaurants provide exceptional on-site dining, and there is also a fitness centre. The hotel is a 10 minute walk, or short taxi ride, from Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, with its mall, shops and extensive eating options.

Features: 

  • Fitness Facilities
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi