14-25 JUNE 2012

We are thrilled to be returning to South Africa for England’s Test Match tour. They are sure to be tested to the limit on the pitch and it will be interesting to see how this emerging side cope with what the Springboks throw at them.

During our tour, you will have the opportunity to visit Johannesburg and Cape Town, plus we will venture on Safari before the third Test Match in Port Elizabeth.

Full hospitality has been arranged for both the second (Johannesburg) and third (Port Elizabeth) Test Matches of England’s tour and as is customary, you will be fully escorted by a dedicated tour manager and celebrity rugby host. Please find below our full itinerary:

14 June
Depart the UK on your chosen overnight flight to Johannesburg.

15 June
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Da Vinci Hotel for two nights’ accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis. The remainder of the morning is at leisure.

In the afternoon, our group will be met by a guide for a half day City Tour of Soweto including a visit to the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital (the largest in Africa), and various community development projects. Lunch is included at Chez Alina Restaurant.

16 June
After a morning at leisure, we will meet for a pre match lunch and then transfer to the Coca Cola Stadium for the Second Test Match where hospitality tickets have been reserved. Following the match, we will return to the hotel.

17 June
After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to the airport to board our flight to Cape Town, where on arrival, we will be met and transferred to the Commodore Hotel located on the Waterfront with excellent views of Table Mountain. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Cape Town’s waterfront area.

18 June
Today, we depart with a guide for a full day tour exploring the Cape wine region. Our journey will take us through the breathtaking scenery and the historic towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl and will include wine and sparkling wine tasting. Lunch will be taken at the stunning La Petite Ferme in Franschhoek before returning to Cape Town where the evening is at leisure.

19 June
After breakfast, we will be met by a guide for a full day Cape Peninsula Tour, beginning by travelling along the Atlantic Seaboard past Clifton to Hout Bay and experiencing a cruise past the seals on Seal Island, continuing over Chapman’s Peak to the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before paying a visit to the penguins on Boulders Beach and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Your evening is once again at leisure once we return to Cape Town.

20 June
After breakfast, we will be transferred to the airport to board our flight to Port Elizabeth. On arrival, we will be met and transferred to Kuzuko Lodge situated in the Karoo region, where we will enjoy a late lunch on arrival. We will then have an early evening game drive and return for a Welcome Dinner at the Lodge.

21 June
Today, we depart on an early morning game drive and return for brunch, after which the afternoon is at leisure before setting off on another early evening game drive, followed by dinner.

22 June
After breakfast and the final game drive, we will be met by the driver for the transfer to Port Elizabeth where we will have Dinner at a local restaurant. Our overnight accommodation for two nights will be at the Marine Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

23 June
Your morning is at leisure. We will then meet for a pre match lunch and transfer to the Nelson Mandela Stadium for the Third and final Test Match, including hospitality.

24 June
After breakfast, enjoy time at leisure until we are met and transferred to the airport to board our flight to Johannesburg and your chosen onward flight to the UK.

Alternatively, we can arrange a tailor-made holiday extension.

Prices from £5,295 per person, based on 2 sharing on a double/twin basis

Included:
• International World Traveller flights with British Airways, subject to availability
• 10 nights’ accommodation with board basis as stated
• All transfers as stated
• Internal flights
• Meals and drinks as stated
• All activities as stated
• Dedicated tour manager and celebrity host
• Tour merchandise
• Porterage
• All taxes

Not included:
• Activities and meals on leisure days (unless stated otherwise)
• Items of a personal nature
• Driver/guide gratuities
• Travel Insurance

Flight upgrades:
World Traveller Plus from £625 per person, subject to availability
Club World from £2,790 per person, subject to availability

Room upgrades are available on request; flights with other carriers also available on request and subject to availability.

Should you wish to attend the first Test Match in Durban, we would be delighted to arrange a tailor-made itinerary. Pre or post holiday extensions to a wide variety of destinations are also available, please enquire at the time of booking.

For more information or to make a booking, call 01244 355 604 or click here.