Rugby tour to South Africa
This 10-night Rugby tour to South Africa, The land of adventure, wildlife to culture, breath-taking scenery to sun-soaked coasts is often referred to as the “rainbow nation” would be full of experience for the upcoming generation in building their rugby career. South Africa National Team “Springboks” being the world champions for three times the nation truly rally around the game of Rugby and always welcome Rugby Tours to South Africa.
The team will get to experience Cape town visiting one of the most popular attractions the Table Mountain which is one of the official New Wonders of Nature, a tour of Cape Point, the Rugby tour will not be complete without visiting the Rugby Museum of South Africa where you will see and learn end to end about South African rugby and in Stellenbosch, the team will have a hands on experience at the Rugby Academy with training and full day rugby programs.
Enjoy a guided 4×4 Sundowner safari at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve which ensures a truly unique safari experience. The Game Reserve is an exceptional place for a day visit and is situated on a 4000ha game farm and comprises of over 26 different species of animals including the rare black Impala, Rhino, Lion, Buffalo, Giraffe, Mountain Zebra and Eland and a wide variety of birds. Your Rugby tour to South Africa will end at Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth, the Bay is one of the largest cities in South Africa and is situated in the Eastern Cape Province. The city, often shortened to PE and nicknamed “The Friendly City” or “The Windy City”, stretches for 16 km along Algoa Bay, and is one of the major seaports in South Africa. “The more you give, the more you get”
On the last day of the Rugby tour to South Africa the team will get an opportunity to visit a local township community, where they get a chance to teach and host a 1-hour training session to the local youth of the area where crippling poverty affects the poor. We encourage the player’s to donate any equipment they feel like to the charity so the poor would be gifted with the smallest thing you donate.
Get in touch with us for your Rugby tour to South Africa, we will provide you with the best options at the best rates to make your rugby tour affordable without compromising on quality.
Package includes
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- International flights on economy class inc taxes
- Accommodation in star class accommodation
- Meals on full board basis according to the itinerary
- Match fixtures & training
- Transportation in a private air-conditioned coach
- Services of an English speaking guide during sight-seeing and match coordinator during matches
- Entrance fees for sites during sightseeing
Not Included
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- Beverages
- Vehicles whilst at leisure at hotels in Sri Lanka
- Travel / Medical insurance
- UK airport transfers
- Optional extras / sightseeing excursions not mentioned in the itinerary above
- Items and expenses of a personal nature including costs for the use of the laundry and telephone charges
Last updated 15 Sep 23
- Destination
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Departure
All Major UK & Ireland Airport
Day 01
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- 1400hrs Arrive at your preferred UK/Irish Airport and check-in
- 1650hrs Depart on an overnight flight to Cape Town
Day 02
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- 1135hrs Expected arrival time into Cape Town airport - airport formalities (approx. 1 hour)
- 1235hrs Transfer to hotel.
- 1300hrs Arrive, check-in at the hotel and drop off your luggage. Afterwards proceed to the V&A Waterfront complex for lunch and later visit the rugby museum.
- 1700hrs Return to the hotel
- 1930hrs Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 03
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- 0800hrs Breakfast at the restaurant of the hotel.
- 0900hrs Full day tour at cape point including visits to Hout Bay, Seal Island Boat Cruise, Cape Peninsula, Simons Town (Lunch included) and Boulders Beach
- for the Penguin Visit.
- 1800hrs Return to the hotel
- 1930hrs Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 04
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- 0700hrs Breakfast at the restaurant of the hotel.
- 0830hrs Check-out and meet in hotel reception for transfer to Table Mountain, Cape Town followed by lunch.
- 1400hrs Proceed to the rugby venue for the 1st Rugby Match
- 1730hrs Transfer to Stellenbosch Rugby Academy.
- 1930hrs Dinner and overnight stay at the Academy
Day 05
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- 0700hrs Breakfast at the restaurant of the hotel.
- 0800hrs 1st full day rugby program followed by lunch.
- 1930hrs Dinner and overnight stay at the Academy
Day 06
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- 0700hrs Breakfast at the restaurant of the hotel.
- 0800hrs 2nd full day rugby program followed by lunch.
- 1800hrs Enjoy a traditional South African BBQ dinner and overnight stay at the Academy
Day 07
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- 0700hrs Breakfast at the restaurant of the hotel.
- 0800hrs Check-out and meet in hotel reception for transfer to Botlierskop
- 1200hrs Lunch at a local restaurant
- 1400hrs Experience a 3 hour safari at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve.
- 1730hrs Proceed to Knysna.
- 1900hrs Arrive and check-in at the hotel followed by Dinner and overnight stay
Day 08
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- 0700hrs Breakfast at the restaurant of the hotel – rest of the morning at leisure.
- 1200hrs Lunch at the hotel
- 1500hrs Proceed to the rugby venue for the 2nd Rugby Match
- 1800hrs Return to the hotel
- 1930hrs Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 09
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- 0800hrs Breakfast at the restaurant of the hotel – rest of the day at leisure
- 1930hrs Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 10
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- 0800hrs Breakfast at the restaurant of the hotel
- 0900hrs Check-out and meet in hotel reception for transfer to Port Elizabeth
- 1230hrs Arrive and check in at the hotel followed by lunch
- 1500hrs Proceed to the rugby venue for the 3rd Rugby Match
- 1800hrs Return to the hotel
- 1930hrs Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 11
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- 0800hrs Breakfast at the restaurant of the hotel
- 0900hrs Proceed to visit a local township community to engage and teach rugby for the local community
- 1230hrs Lunch at a local restaurant
- 1330hrs Return to the hotel – rest of the day at leisure
- 1930hrs Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 12
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- 1200hrs Check-out from the hotel spend the day at leisure until departure transfer
- 1330hrs Transfer to the airport
- 1710hrs Depart Port Elizabeth airport
Day 13
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- 0630hrs Arrive at your preferred UK/Ireland Airport
a) Before departure:
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- Risk assessment for hotels transportation and match venues will be carried out prior to departure
- 24/7 Emergency contact in both UK and South Africa will be available for the team management and parents/guardians
- Customised baggage labels for every player and staff member
- Comprehensive travel documents in a folder including copies of the ETA visa, e-tickets, detailed itinerary, emergency contact details per player
- A list of dos and don’ts
- Access to download the Lions Sports Travel App for both Android and iPhone users
b) In South Africa
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- Official media coverage
- Lions Sports Travel Staff / representatives will accompany the tour 24/7
- A doctor on call with any emergency assistance
- Special meal requirements