Guaranteed tickets to the 2nd Test
This package includes guaranteed superior tickets to all five days of the 2nd Test at Newlands, Cape Town.
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Lion – 2nd Test Tour with Safari Extension
Package includes:
- Guaranteed superior ticket to all five days of the 2nd Test
- 12 nights in 4★ accommodation in Cape Town and Pilanesberg
- All flights and transfers
Highlights
- Gullivers' Cricket Evening
- Welcome Drinks
- Wide range of excursions to book
- Tour merchandise
- Exclusive Gullivers beachfront Cape Town Dinner Event
- Price includes tourism levy
At a glance
12 nights in 4★ accommodation
Stay for nine nights in Cape Town (B&B) and three nights in Pilanesberg (Full board).
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Safari Extension
After Cape Town, you will spend three nights on Safari in Pilanesberg National Park. Your stay will be on a full board basis, and includes two game drives per day (one in the morning, one in the evening).From prides of roaming lions, to giraffes, your lodge stay will bring you closer to the splendour and beauty of the African bush.
Flights
Flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town, Cape Town 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 £3,049 per person (please note with all ground-only options, airport transfers are not included for international flights).
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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 in Cape Town.
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Gullivers Cricket Evening
For one evening in Cape Town you are invited to attend the Gullivers Cricket Evening. Hosted by Jonathan Agnew, the evening offers a fantastic insight into the world of professional cricket. Previous guests include Graeme Swann, Sir Alastair Cook and Matthew Prior.
Gullivers Social Events
Join us and your fellow tourists at our Welcome Drinks function on your first evening in Cape Town. We have a fantastic exclusive dinner event in Cape Town on the beachfront complete with 3 courses and drinks. All included in your package. Additionally, we have a variety of options for you to see in the New Year (see the extras tab)details.
Gullivers Representatives
A dedicated Gullivers Tour Manager will be with your tour every step of the way.
Full itinerary
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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 Cape Town, via Johannesburg.
Flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg
- Departs:
- 21:10 (UK time)
- Arrives:
- 10:15 (next day, local time)
- Airline:
- British Airways
Flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town
- Departs:
- 14:00 (local time)
- Arrives:
- 16:10 (local time)
- Airline:
- British Airways
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Day 2
Arrive Cape Town
Upon arrival at Cape Town and after clearing customs you will be met and transferred to the Southern Sun Cape Sun where you will stay for nine nights on a bed & breakfast basis.
Rest of the day at leisure to explore the waterfront and prepare for this evening’s festivities. If you are looking for an organised event this evening to see in the New Year then we have options for you to choose from – see the extras tab for information and prices.
New Years Eve Options
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Day 3-4
Days at leisure
Two days at leisure to take things easy or do some sightseeing.
On New Year’s Day you have the option to take part in our Gullivers Cricket Day! Taking place at Western Province Cricket Club, it'll gear you up nicely for the second test! In the evening join your tour manager and the rest of your group for welcome drinks.
On the 2nd of January, you have the option to book onto our optional excursion to take a tour of Cape Town City, finishing up at one of the most prominent landmarks in South Africa - Table Mountain. This trip really showcases different parts of the city so that you can explore the history and beauty of Cape Town.
1 January - Gullivers Cricket Day
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1 January - Gullivers Welcome Drinks
This evening get together with your tour manager and the rest of your group for welcome drinks in the hotel.
2 January - Cape Town City Tour & Table Mountain
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Day 5-9
2nd Test Match
Each morning transfer to the Newlands Cricket Ground for all five days of the 2nd Test Match. On the eve of the second day, join us for an 'evening of cricket' hosted by Jonathan Agnew.
Transfer back to the hotel at close of play each day.
2nd Test Match
South Africa v England
Gullivers Cricket Evening
Exclusive Gullivers beachfront Cape Town Dinner Event
As we near the end of your time in Cape Town we have organised a fantastic exclusive Gullivers event bringing together all the tour groups at the beach front for a wonderful night of food and drink in the spectacular setting of Grand Africa Beach Café, Granger Bay. With a fire dancing display, African drumming and music this is sure to be a wonderful night. All included in your package.
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Day 10
Day at leisure
Final day at leisure to make the most of Cape Town. Relax over a long lunch at one of the finest sea food restaurants or if you prefer, take part in one of our optional excursions.
You can either head to Cape Point where you can visit the towering stone cliffs, breath-taking bays, beaches and rolling green hills and valleys, or why not take a full day out to the infamous Winelands where you can indulge in wine and cheese tasting across Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch.
Cape Point Full Day Trip
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Winelands Full Day Trip
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Day 11
Cape Town to Johannesburg
Today check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Bakubung Lodge where you will stay for three nights on a full board basis. Located just ten minutes from Sun City, the 57,000-hectare malaria-free reserve brings you onto the doorstep of the African bush. Pilanesberg National Park is set in an extinct volcanic crater, with grasslands, wooded valleys and multihued rock formations.
Cape Town to Johannesburg
- Departs:
- TBC
- Arrives:
- TBC
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Day 12-13
Safari
Enjoy two full days out on safari! The lodge includes two game drives per day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, so that you can really get close to the splendour and beauty of South African wildlife. Witnessing Africa's Big 5 is a truly humbling experience that should sit firmly in the higher echelons of your bucket list. Those lucky enough to witness the picturesque movements of these historic creatures cherish the memories all their lives.
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Day 14
Departure day
Check out of your hotel and transfer to Johannesburg Airport for your return flight to the UK.
Johannesburg to London Heathrow
- Departs:
- 20:15 (local time)
- Arrives:
- 05:25 (next day, UK time)
- Airline:
- British Airways
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Day 15
Arrive UK
Arrive back in the UK and make your own onward travel arrangements.
Tickets
2nd Test Match, Cape Town
- Venue:
- Newlands Cricket Ground
- Capacity:
- 25,000
Accommodation
Southern Sun Cape Sun, Cape Town
Located in the heart of Cape Town, this breathtaking hotel sits minutes from The Heart of Cape Town Museum, Robben Island and Clifton Beach. This 15 storey hotel boasts a spa centre and indoor swimming pool - as well as the Stylish Le Bar to have a relaxing drink in the evening.
Features:
- Indoor swimming pool
- Camelot Spa
- Riempies Restaurant
We chose this hotel because:
- Excellent location to explore Cape Town
- Close to bars and restaurants
Bakubung Bush Lodge, Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Bush Lodge is concealed within the rich expanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park - set in an area where the Big 5 roam, a mere 2 hour drive from Johannesburg. Bakubung, or “People of the Hippo”, offers you everything you need in regards to comfortable and luxury accommodation. With the bush just outside your window you will be able to relax and take in everything about the bush and the animals living around you.
This hotel is inclusive of breakfast and dinner as well as a game drive per day!
Features:
- Fantastic amenities
- 1 Game Drive per day included
- Please note children must be accompanied by an adult on game drives
