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Gullivers Sports Travel are the Official Travel Partner of Edinburgh Rugby meaning that we are able to provide exclusive behind-the-scenes access to those choosing to travel on this Official Programme to South Africa.
Official match tickets are included for both of these URC 24/25 season fixtures.
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Enjoy 6 nights at a 4★ hotel in lovely Sandton on a bed & breakfast basis & 3 nights at the 4★ Bakubung Lodge in Pilanesberg National Park on a Dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
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All matchday and overland transfers are included in your Edinburgh Rugby Tour to South Africa package.
Join your fellow travelling Edinburgh supporters for drinks ahead of the Lions fixture as we are joined by members of Edinburgh Rugby.
Gain exclusive inside access to a meet and greet with members of Edinburgh Rugby.
To ensure you have the best possible experience on tour you will have a dedicated Gullivers Tour Manager escorting your group in South Africa.
Whilst staying at the Bakubung Lodge you will be able to enjoy 3 game drives which are included in your stay
Gullivers Sports Travel have been touring to South Africa for many years both for supporters and school trips, including in 2024 with Edinburgh. We pride ourselves on our passion for rugby, travel and delivering fantastic tours whilst ensuring all elements of your tour adhere to our health and safety standards.
Make your own way to the hotel to check in for 3 nights on a bed and breakfast basis. (Approx. 30-45 minute transfer time)
Enjoy your afternoon at leisure before joining us this evening for welcome drinks where you will have the opportunity to meet fellow travelling supporters in a relaxed social setting.
Enjoy your morning at leisure before getting on the match day transfer to the Loftus Versfeld Stadium for this afternoons fixture between Edinburgh Rugby & Vodacom Bulls. (approx. 1 hour transfer time)
A day at leisure - perhaps relax and unwind at the hotel, or visit the Liliesleaf Farm, Apartheid Museum, or the Johannesburg Art Gallery to learn about South Africa's history and culture.
This morning, the group will have a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and watch a team training session. Following the training session we will transfer to Bakubung Lodge Game Reserve in Pilanesberg National Park (approx. 3 hour drive). Check in for your three night stay with breakfast, dinner, and one-game drive per day (on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) included.
Enjoy a game drive on each of these days whilst at Bakubung Lodge.
Pilanesberg National Park is set in an extinct volcanic crater, with grasslands, wooded valleys and multihued rock formations. Wildlife within the park includes elephants, lions, leopards and rhinos.
Enjoy a game drive on Tuesday and Wednesday
Enjoy your third and final game drive this morning before checking out of Bakubung Lodge to travel back to Sandton (approx. 3 hour drive), upon arrival check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Enjoy your third and final game drive today
Enjoy another day at leisure - make the most of the hotel facilities and the food and drink available on Nelson Mandela Square.
Join your fellow Edinburgh supporters for drinks as we are joined by members of Edinburgh Rugby ahead of tomorrows fixture
Enjoy your morning at leisure before getting on the short match day transfer to the Emirates Airline Park for this afternoons fixture between Edinburgh Rugby & The Lions. (approx. 25 min transfer time)
Check out of your hotel this morning and make your own onward travel arrangements.
We hope that you head home with some fantastic lasting memories and new friendships formed from a special trip to South Africa.
Kick off: 16:00
Official ticket to the United Rugby Championship match between The Bulls and Edinburgh Rugby at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria.
Kick off: 1345
Official ticket to the United Rugby Championship match between The Lions and Edinburgh Rugby at Emirates Airline Park (Ellis Park Stadium), 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.
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!
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£1,699
per person based on 2 sharing. Single supplement + £509pp
