Rugby In South Africa

13 days / 12 nights

Inclusions:

Return international flights with Singapore Airlines
Accommodation as specified
Meals as specified
All match fixtures, as specified
Transport including coaches and domestic flight, as specified
Sightseeing, as specified
English speaking guides throughout itinerary, available 24/7

Itinerary:

Please note that this itinerary is provided as an example and can be changed as required.

Day 1
On arrival into Cape Town International Airport at 1300 hrs, collect your baggage and meet your coach. Transfer to check into your hotel where you will be based for the following eight nights.
After settling in, you will transfer to visit one of Africa’s most visited destinations. Situated in the oldest working harbour in South Africa, with the iconic Table Mountain as its backdrop, makes the V&A Waterfront is a favourite for local and international visitors. More than 80 eateries bring a fusion of both international and local cuisine, from rustic al fresco to fine dining. You are spoiled for choice with 12 hotels, over 500 retail stores, five museums and live entertainment 365 days a year showcasing the best local music. Immerse in a wide variety of attractions and activities like sunset cruises, helicopter flights, free audio tours, or visit the award winning Two Oceans Aquarium and much more. Tonight, you will enjoy an arranged Dinner at City Grill in the V&A Waterfront.

Day 2
After breakfast, you will head out for a self-led Training Session in preparation for your upcoming tour fixtures.
Later, included for you is a visit the most iconic landmark in South Africa - Table Mountain where you will enjoy a cable car ride to the summit to witness some fantastic views across Cape Town, Table Bay, Robben Island and more. Tonight, you will enjoy Dinner at your hotel.

Day 3
Following breakfast, you will transfer for your first day at the Connect Festival. After a day filled with adrenaline, freshen up and enjoy Dinner at the hotel.

Day 4
After breakfast this morning, you will head over to Muizenburg Beach for a fantastic Surf Lesson with the Surf Emporium where you will test your ability on the South African waves. As you come out of the ocean you will enjoy your fish and chips for Lunch.

Day 5
Today, you will transfer for your second day of the Connect Festival. Afterwards, enjoy an evening at leisure while exploring the hotel facilities.

Day 6
Today is free at your leisure. A suggestion would be to transfer down to the V&A Waterfront to board a ferry to visit Robben Island, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you will enjoy a tour of this infamous prison from an ex-political prisoner where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years.

Day 7
This morning, after breakfast, head out for the Unity Festival. After the festival, return to the hotel for an evening at leisure.

Day 8
Following breakfast, you will enjoy a full day Cape Peninsula Tour, which includes a trip to Boulders Beach to see the penguin colony, a drive over Chapman's Peak with breathtaking views, and a boat trip from Hout Bay to visit the seals on Duiker Island. The tour also goes to Cape Point where you will be able to walk up to the spectacular viewpoint over the Cape of Good Hope.

Included for you is an Evening Meal at GOLD, which offers an authentic African experience with a 14-dish taste safari paired with traditional Mali puppets and entertainment.

Day 9
Today, you will check out of your hotel and meet your coach where you will transfer to check in for your internal flight to Johannesburg .
Upon arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, collect your baggage and meet your coach. Transfer to check into your next accommodation where you will be based for the following three nights. This evening, you will enjoy Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 10
After breakfast, included for you is a Guided Soweto Tour, you will pass by the National Football Stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup 2010. n Orlando West we visit Vilakazi Street- drive past the former home of Nelson Mandela and past the home of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. You will have an opportunity to read about the Soweto uprising on 16 June 1976. On that tragic day an innocent little boy called Hector Pieterson gave up his life and kick-started the liberation of South Africa. Enjoy your Lunch afterwards.
Later, included for you is entrance to Gold Reef City Theme Park, themed on the gold rush of the Witwatersrand from the late 1800’s that led to the establishment of Johannesburg, the theme park boasts an array of Africa’s tallest, biggest and fastest thrill rides, tamer family rides, the only 4D theatre in South Africa and a fascinating mine museum with an underground mine tour.

Day 11
This morning, you will head out for a self-led Training Session. Later, included for you is a Loftus Stadium Tour, that offers an exciting behind-the-scenes look at one of South Africa's premier sports venues. At an agreed time, you will head out for your final match fixture on tour.
Matches: Local Rugby Sides vs. NZ School
Following your fixtures, enjoy socialising with your opponents before returning to your accommodation.

Day 12
Today, check out of your hotel and make your way to Mabula Game Reserve. 2 hours' drive from Gauteng, located in the southern foothills of the Waterberg Mountain range, savannahs and elevated rocky outcrops dominate Mabula Game Reserve, which is host to elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, brown hyena and of course, the full spectrum of antelope, giraffe, and hippo. This evening enjoy a Game Drive.

Day 13
Rise early this morning for an escorted dawn Game Drive, enjoy close-up encounters with the likes of lion, elephant and an abundance of other African wildlife. If you are fortunate, you may witness the lion hunting or feeding, or even the heart warming social interactions of an elephant herd. Afterwards, check out of your accommodation and enroute enjoy some last minute shopping.

Upon arrival onto O.R. Tambo International Airport, check in for your overnight flight to New Zealand.

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