Located on the southern tip of African continent, South Africa has emerged as a premier destination for touring teams of all ages. Combining breathtaking scenery, enthralling history and modern facilities, “The Rainbow Nation” is unlike any other country in the world.
With racial segregation a thing of the past, the modern South Africa is an inclusive place, encouraging foreign visitors to come and enjoy all it has to offer. From bustling Cape Town via the picturesque Garden Route to the beach resorts of Port Elizabeth and Durban, tourists are guaranteed a warm welcome.
The only problem might be finding the time to properly experience this amazing country. The suggested itinerary offers a great variety of destinations, attractions and excursions. It’s also entirely flexible, allowing you to choose from South Africa’s varied cultural palette and create a truly memorable tour.
Suggested Itineraries
Cape Town, Garden Route, Port Elizabeth, Durban
21 day tour
Day 1 – UK/ Cape Town
Scheduled overnight direct flight from your designated UK airport to Cape Town
Day 2 - Cape Town
Chartered coach transfer from the airport to accommodation in Cape Town. Free afternoon to get to know your home for the next seven days.
Day 3 - Cape Town
Enjoy the surroundings of the famous Victoria and Albert Waterfront area. Here you can shop in one of the numerous malls, enjoy street entertainment or board a boat for a local cruise around the Cape.
Day 4 - Cape Town
AM: Tour of the South Peninsula with whale-watching opportunities (dependent on season). PM: First match vs local opposition. Post-match hospitality followed by a trip to Long Street for evening entertainment.
Day 5 - Cape Town
A visit to the Western Cape isn't complete without a trip to Stellenbosch, the region synonymous for its superb wines. Enjoy a guided tour of a winery followed by group meal before heading back to the city late afternoon.
Day 6 - Cape Town
Ferry trip to Robben Island including prison tour and African penguin colony.
Day 7 - Cape Town
Second Match vs Local Opposition followed by post-match hospitality.
Day 8 - Cape Town
Tour of Newlands Stadium.
Day 9 - Cape Town
Tour of Gansbaai Bay and Dyer Island followed by a trip to Table Mountain, offering views right across the city and ocean. A must for all tourists to Cape Town.
Day 10 - Cape Town / Oudtshoorn / George
Adventure tour of Cango Caves (morning) and Ostrich Farm tour (afternoon). Proceed by coach to accommodation in George.
Day 11 - George
Third Match vs Local Opposition followed by post-match hospitality.
Day 12 – George / Kynsna
Early coach departure from George to Knysna followed by an afternoon trip to Mossel Bay.
Day 13 – Kynsna
Free day. Free day. Optional two-hour ‘Ocean Adventure’ from Plettenburg
Bay (Late summer – Dec).
Day 14 – Kynsna / Port Elizabeth
Early coach departure from Knysna for Port Elizabeth. Bridge / bungee jumping excursion can be arranged en-route (adults only). Fourth match vs local opposition followed by afternoon Braai with hosts.
Day 15 - Port Elizabeth
Free day. Excursion options include Addo Elephant Park and Shamwari Game Reserve.
Day 16 - Port Elizabeth / Durban
Free day before afternoon flight to Durban. Coach transfer from the airport to centrally located accommodation in Durban.
Day 17 – Durban
Visit the Valley of 1000 Hills including a snake/crocodile farm with regular feeding demonstrations.
Day 18 – Durban
Free morning followed by Match 5 against local opposition. The host team will help celebrate the final tour fixture.
Day 19 – Durban / Shakaland
Early departure for Shakaland Zulu Village, a traditional Zulu 'Umuzi' or homestead set in the north of Kwazulu-Natal. Here is a typical itinerary of what you can expect during your stay:
1. FIRE DRILL - Explained and practiced.
2. DO’S AND DON’TS - The rules of Shakaland are explained to the group
INTRODUCTION TO ZULU CULTURE
| 16H00 |
1. INDLUYESITHOMBE - This audio visual presentation is a 12 minute overview of Shaka Zulu’s life. |
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2. ISIVIVANE - The start of a journey.
3. KWA-BIYELA - A 15 minute lecture around the model of a Zulu home which explains the social systems and layout of a typical homestead.
4. KULEGA - A praise singer would ask permission of the Chief to enter the umuzi. The Chief walks down to the gate.
5. AMABUTHO - FIGHTING FORMATIONS: At this model of a battle scene the Chief demonstrates the art of warfare and how Shaka was able to build a Zulu nation in his short reign of 12 years.
6. IXHIBA - BEER MAKING HUT: A demonstration by the married women on how beer is brewed.
7. ISINKAMBA - POTTERY: The making, baking, carrying and decorating of all the different types of pots and their traditional uses.
8. UKWAKHIWA KWENDLU - BUILDING A HUT: A demonstration of framework, thatching and finishing floors with cow dung.
9. KWA-MALINGA - THE HOME OF THE CHIEF MALINGA: Sit with Chief Ngema and his family in front of his hut where his wife will serve beer and explain the rituals and superstitions connected to this ceremony. The Chief and his wife then discuss the traditional dress they are wearing and the most common items used in the home. |
| 18H00 |
SHOWER - Dress warmly for the evening entertainment. |
| 19H00 |
DINNER - A traditional meal around the fire at the Siyafunda Centre. |
| 20H00 |
Tribal Dancing and then discussion on the day's experience around the fire or the "Shaka Zulu Film" |
Day 20 – Shakaland / Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve (4 x 4 vehicles)
Hluhluwe Umfolozi is home to 1,600 white rhino and 370 black rhino - an impressive number which means you are very likely to see one or both species. It also contains the rest of the Big Five; buffalo, elephant, lion and leopard, as well as many other species including blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe waterbuck, nyala, kudu, bushbuck, warthog, cheetah, hyena and jackal plus about 24,000 impala. You may have some close encounters with elephants as they often cross or block the road right in front of your vehicle.
Day 21 - Hluhluwe-Umfolozi / Durban / Johannesburg / UK
Internal flight from Durban to Johannesburg followed by scheduled flight from Johannesburg to your designated UK airport. Flight arrives the following morning.
Cape Town & Durban
15 day tour
Day 1 – UK
Scheduled overnight direct flight from your designated UK airport to Cape Town
Day 2 - Cape Town
Chartered coach transfer from the airport to accommodation in Cape Town. Free afternoon to get to know your home for the next seven days.
Day 3 - Cape Town
Enjoy the surroundings of the famous Victoria and Albert Waterfront area. Here you can shop in one of the numerous malls, enjoy street entertainment or board a boat for a local cruise around the Cape.
Day 4 - Cape Town
AM: Tour of the South Peninsula with whale-watching opportunities (dependent on season).
PM: First match vs local opposition. Post-match hospitality followed by a trip to Long Street for evening entertainment.
Day 5 - Cape Town
A visit to the Western Cape isn't complete without a trip to Stellenbosch, the region synonymous for its superb wines. Enjoy a guided tour of a winery followed by group meal before heading back to the city late afternoon.
Day 6 - Cape Town
Ferry trip to Robben Island including full prison tour and African penguin colony.
Day 7 - Cape Town
Match 2 vs local opposition followed by post-match hospitality.
Day 8 - Cape Town
Tour of Gansbaai Bay and Dyer Island followed by a trip to Table Mountain, offering views right across the city and ocean. A must for all tourists to Cape Town.
Day 9 - Cape Town / Durban
Free day before afternoon flight to Durban. Coach transfer from the airport to centrally located accommodation next to the beach.
Day 10 – Durban
Visit the Valley of 1000 Hills including a snake/crocodile farm with regular feeding demonstrations.
Day 11 – Durban
Free morning followed by third match against local opposition. The host team will help celebrate your final tour fixture.
Day 12 – Durban / Shakaland
Early departure for Shakaland Zulu Village, a traditional Zulu 'Umuzi' or homestead set in the north of Kwazulu-Natal. Here is a typical itinerary of what you can expect during your stay:
1. FIRE DRILL - Explained and practiced.
2. DO’S AND DON’TS - The rules of Shakaland are explained to the group
INTRODUCTION TO ZULU CULTURE
| 16H00 |
1. INDLUYESITHOMBE - This audio visual presentation is a 12 minute overview of Shaka Zulu’s life. |
|
2. ISIVIVANE - The start of a journey.
3. KWA-BIYELA - A 15 minute lecture around the model of a Zulu home which explains the social systems and layout of a typical homestead.
4. KULEGA - A praise singer would ask permission of the Chief to enter the umuzi. The Chief walks down to the gate.
5. AMABUTHO - FIGHTING FORMATIONS: At this model of a battle scene the Chief demonstrates the art of warfare and how Shaka was able to build a Zulu nation in his short reign of 12 years.
6. IXHIBA - BEER MAKING HUT: A demonstration by the married women on how beer is brewed.
7. ISINKAMBA - POTTERY: The making, baking, carrying and decorating of all the different types of pots and their traditional uses.
8. UKWAKHIWA KWENDLU - BUILDING A HUT: A demonstration of framework, thatching and finishing floors with cow dung.
9. KWA-MALINGA - THE HOME OF THE CHIEF MALINGA: Sit with Chief Ngema and his family in front of his hut where his wife will serve beer and explain the rituals and superstitions connected to this ceremony. The Chief and his wife then discuss the traditional dress they are wearing and the most common items used in the home. |
| 18H00 |
SHOWER - Dress warmly for the evening entertainment. |
| 19H00 |
DINNER - A traditional meal around the fire at the Siyafunda Centre. |
| 20H00 |
Tribal Dancing and then discussion on the day's experience around the fire or the "Shaka Zulu Film" |
Day 13 – Shakaland / Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve (4 x 4 vehicles)
Hluhluwe Umfolozi is home to 1,600 white rhino and 370 black rhino - an impressive number which means you are very likely to see one or both species. It also contains the rest of the Big Five; buffalo, elephant, lion and leopard, as well as many other species including blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe waterbuck, nyala, kudu, bushbuck, warthog, cheetah, hyena and jackal plus about 24,000 impala. You may have some close encounters with elephants as they often cross or block the road right in front of your vehicle.
Day 14 - Hluhluwe-Umfolozi / Durban / Johannesburg
Internal flight from Durban to Johannesburg followed by scheduled overnight flight from Johannesburg to your designated UK airport.
Day 15 - UK
Arrival into the UK. End of tour arrangements.
These are our recommended itineraries. However, the packages are flexible and can be amended to suit the needs of your group. For example, extra matches, training schedules, excursions or activities can be incorporated into your trip upon request.
Your group can be accommodated in a variety of standards, ranging from BRONZE (for the budget conscious) to GOLD (for teams with higher tour package budgets). Alternatively, you may wish to include BILLETING / HOMESTAYS as part of your package. Staying with families on tour is a great opportunity for students to experience first hand life within a different culture. It is also a great way to expand players’ grasp of foreign languages and make friends for life within their chosen sport. Importantly, billeting allows you to remove a cost element from your touring package and help reduce the overall tour price for your intended destination.
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