Tickets to the 2nd Test
This package includes guaranteed tickets to all five days of the 2nd Test at Newlands, including marquee hospitality entry.
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Table Mountain Azure – 16 Night Tour to the 2nd Tests including Natal add-on
Package includes:
- Guaranteed ticket to all five days of the 2nd Test
- 14 Nights in 3★, 4★ and 5★ accommodation in Cape Town and Natal
- All flights and transfers (upgrades to business class and world traveller plus are at an additional cost and subject to availability)
Highlights
- Gullivers' Cricket Forum at each Test
- Welcome Drink and New Year's Eve function
- Fantastic excursions including safaris, battlefields tours and Drakensberg Mountains
- Tour merchandise
At a glance
14 nights in 3★, 4★ and 5★ accommodation in Cape Town and Natal
Stay for nine nights in the Westin Hotel, Cape Town (B&B), two nights in the Ubizane Zululand Tree Lodge (Full board), one night in the Battlefields Country Lodge (Half board) and two nights in the Cathedral Peak Hotel, Drakensberg (Half board).
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Flights
Flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town, Cape Town to Durban and Johannesburg to London Heathrow are included in your package. Business class flight upgrades are available for £2,300 per person (subject to availability at the time of booking). Please note if you choose to upgrade to business class, an additional £550 per person deposit is required at the time of booking. World Traveller Plus upgrades are available for £550 per person (subject to availibility at the time of booking). Please note if you choose to upgrade to World Traveller Plus, an additional £200 per person deposit is required at the time of booking.
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Transfers
Coach transfers to and from the airports and hotels are included in your package. We have also also included all excursion transfers (Game drive, Hluhluwe to Battlefields Country Lodge with tour of battlefields on route, Battlefield Country Lodge to Drakensberg Mountains) and daily match transfers in Durban and Cape Town.
Excursions
With South Africa offering so many must-do activities, we have included in your tour some of the fantastic excursions available. The Ubizane wildlife reserve will provide two nights accommodation along with a three hour sunrise game drive in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, a cultural visit to the Dumazulu Village and a final afternoon safari. More fantastic excursions for this package include Rorkes Drift to see the battle of Isandlwana site and a stay in the Drakensberg Mountains. 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 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 Social 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 Representatives
A dedicated Gullivers Tour Leader 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 on British Airways.
Flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town
- Departs:
- 8.10pm
- Arrives:
- 9.40am (Wednesday 30 December)
- Airline:
- British Airways
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Day 2
Arrive Cape Town
Arrive into Cape Town and after clearing customs and you will be met and transferred to the Westin Hotel where you will stay for nine nights on a bed & 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.
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Day 3
New Year's Eve
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.
New Year's Eve Winery Function
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Day 4
Cape Town
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 Indian & Atlantic oceans meet.
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Day 5–9
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 & some well known cricketing faces at the Gullivers cricket forum.
Transfer back to the hotel after each day of play.
2nd Test Match, Cape Town
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.
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Day 10
Cape Town
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 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 best wine estates.
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Day 11
Arrive Natal
This morning check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Durban. On arrival into Durban you will be and transferred to Ubizane wildlife reserve for a 2 night stay on a full board basis. Rest of the day free to relax and enjoy the African scenery before dining at the lodge this evening.
Flight from Cape Town to Durban
- Departs:
- 10.35am
- Arrives:
- 12.40pm
- Airline:
- Kulula
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Day 12
Safari and Dumazulu
This morning depart on a three hour sunrise game drive in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve (followed by breakfast). Afterwards, head to the Dumazulu Cultural Village.
After lunch return to the Hluhluwe game reserve for an afternoon safari before returning to Ubizane for dinner.
Morning and Evening Safari
This is the perfect opportunity to get up close to the Big 5 in their natural environment.
Dumazulu Cultural Village
Learn about the local customs and see some traditional zulu dancing.
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Day 13
Battlefields
After breakfast check out and head up to Battlefields country (4 hour drive) where you will be met by our expert guide who will take you back to the battle of Isandlwana and then on to Rorkes Drift to relive this famous battle. Following Rorkes Drift continue on to the Battlefields Country Lodge in Dundee for an opportunity to ask the battlefield expert more questions over dinner.
Rorkes Drift
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Day 14
Drakensberg Mountains
This morning check out of the Battlefields Country Lodge and drive into the majestic Drakensberg Mountains where you will stay at the Cathedral Peak Hotel for two nights on a full board basis. Nestled in the unspoiled surroundings of the Drakensberg mountain range (a World Heritage Site) the hotel offers a myriad of activities allowing you to soak up the African sunshine and enjoy our last few days on tour.
Drakensburg Mountains
Go hiking, biking, bird watching or horse riding up in the mountains, play golf on the 9 hole course or relax around the hotel pool (additional cost for excursions).
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Day 15
Drakensberg Mountains
Use this full day at leisure to relax, or if you are feeling more active, enjoy more of the fantastic activities on offer.
Drakensberg Mountains
More leisure time available in this wonderful location to enjoy many activities including hiking, biking, bird watching or horse riding up in the mountains, play golf on the 9 hole course or relax around the hotel pool (additional cost for excursions).
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Day 16
Departure day
Check out this morning and drive north to Johannesburg for your flight home. The total journey time will be five hours and several stops will be incorporated along the way.
Flight from Johannesburg to London Heathrow
- Departs:
- 9.30pm
- Arrives:
- 6.45am (Thursday 14 January)
- Airline:
- British Airways
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Day 17
Arrive UK
Arrive into 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
Accommodation
Ubizane Wildlife Reserve Tree Lodge , Hlulhuwe
Situated in the forested Ubizane Wildlife Reserve, with wooden floors and a spacious modern bathroom, all air-conditioned rooms at Zululand Tree Lodge come with a balcony and view of the Fever trees.
A buffet breakfast is served daily in Tree Lodge's restaurant, which overlooks the gardens. There is an adjoining veranda terrace where guests can relax on reed sofas and chairs.
Features:
- Game Reserve location
- Swimming pool
- Rooms set on stilts
We chose this hotel because:
- Heart of Zululand
Battlefields Country Lodge
Battlefields Country Lodge is nestled in green valleys overlooking rolling hills, dams and the famous Talana hill which is the site of the first battle between the Boers and the British soldiers.
Features:
- Swimming pool
- Stunning bird life
- Beautiful lush gardens
We chose this hotel because:
- Close to the famous battle sites of Isandwana and Rorke’s Drift
Cathedral Peak Hotel, Drakensberg
Situated in a peaceful valley in the heart of the Drakensberg lies Cathedral Peak Hotel, surrounded by the magnificent peaks of some of the World Heritage Site’s most impressive and iconic mountains. With a huge array of facilities, activities and adventures on your doorstep, you’ll never want for entertainment, from guided walks and hikes, to 9-hole golf or simply relaxing by one of the two pools. Included in your stay is Lunch and Dinner, along with Afternoon Tea. And once the day is done, you can relax and reminisce at Albert’s Cocktail Bar, or keep the party going long into the night in Harry’s Bar with pool table, dart board and big screen TV’s.
Features:
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included plus mid-morning coffee and afternoon Tea
- Pool, spa, games room and fitness centre
- Complimentary WiFi in public areas
We chose this hotel because:
- Stunning unspoiled surroundings
