Take your school rugby team on a tour of South Africa, a country that lives and breathes rugby! South Africa is home to the Springboks, who burst onto the international rugby scene thanks to a victorious home World Cup.
School Rugby Tour to South Africa
When a match is played over here, whole towns and villages come to a grinding halt. The rugby culture in South Africa is also very social – you’re sure to be invited to a traditional braai when taking on local teams!
By staying in Cape Town and Knysna you’ll explore the country’s fascinating history, as well as the breathtakingly beautiful Garden Route, on a school rugby tour your team will never forget!
School Rugby Tour to South Africa
From
£1500PP
11 days, 8 nights
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Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Morning
Board flight connecting through to Cape Town
Afternoon
Flight
Evening
Flight
Day 2
Morning
Arrive in Cape Town
Meet and greet from local representative
Transfer to Table Mountain
Afternoon
Cable car to the top of Table Mountain
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Evening at leisure
Day 3
Morning
Robben Island tour
Afternoon
Afternoon at leisure
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 4
Morning
Friendly fixture against local opposition
Afternoon
Afternoon at the beach
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 5
Morning
Half-day tour of the Cape Peninsula
Afternoon
Shopping at V&A Waterfront
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 6
Morning
Check out of accommodation
Guided walking tour of Langa township
Afternoon
Transfer to Knysna
Evening
Check in to accommodation
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 7
Morning
Friendly fixture against local opposition
Afternoon
Leisure time at beach
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 8
Morning
Travel to Oudshoorn and visit Cango Caves
Afternoon
Lunch at local restaurant
Souvenir shopping
Evening
Knysna Lagoon sunset cruise
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 9
Morning
Friendly fixture against local opposition
Afternoon
Visit to Ostrich Farm
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 10
Morning
Transfer to airport
Afternoon
Fly home
Evening
Fly home
Day 11
Morning
Afternoon
Arrive back in UK
Evening
- 8 nights' half-board accommodation
- 10 days' executive coach hire
- ATOL-protected return flights from UK to Cape Town
- Meet and greet service from local representative
- x 3 fixtures against local opposition of a similar standard
- Tickets and entry on tour to the following: Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape Peninsula, Sunset Cruise, Knysna Lagoon, Congo Caves, Ostrich Farm
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- VAT
Accommodation
Kariega Game Reserve
Kariega Game Reserve is a malaria free, family-owned game reserve in the Eastern Cape. The 9,000 hectare site based around 2 rivers is a large, natural expanse which is home to incredible wildlife, including the Big 5- lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo - which you will hope to see during your safari game drives included in your stay. Accommodation will be in the main lodge on the Reserve: air conditioned log chalets with en-suite rooms, large living rooms and private viewing decks.
Stellenbosch Academy of Sport
Stay on-site at this world-class training facility which has 62 rooms to accommodate athletes. All rooms feature two extra-long single beds, as well as a kitchenette, wireless internet access, twin workstations and TV with all South African channels, including DSTV (satellite), and en-suite bathroom. Outside there is a recovery swimming pool and chill-out areas. All rooms are serviced daily, and on the ground floor there is a private garden with a recovery swimming pool as well as athlete relaxation areas.
Protea Victoria Junction Hotel
The Victoria Junction hotel is a popular and modern 4* hotel located in Green Point, within walking distance of the V&A Waterfront. Rooms are modern and all en-suite, with tea & coffee making facilities, hair dryers, electronic safes and TVs. Other facilities include an outdoor pool, bar, restaurant and Internet access.
Protea Hotel Outeniqua
Protea Hotel Outeniqua, a popular limited establishment, is nestled amidst the vibrant shops, restaurants and museums of historic George, just minutes away from the lush indigenous forests, majestic mountains and sparkling coastlines for which the Garden Route is renowned.Accomodation comprises 50 luxurious en-suite and well-appointed rooms with air-conditioning, satellite TV and other mod-cons.Make the Protea Hotel Outeniqua your base to explore and discover a world of outdoor activities including the famous greens of the George Golf Course.
Excursions
Cango Caves
The Cango Caves are a series of dripstone caverns that open into vast halls of towering stalagmite formations with names like ‘the bridal couple’, ‘glass flower fantasy’, ‘weird cango candle’ and ‘the hanging shawl’.
Safari Ostrich Farm
Find out what’s involved in farming these gigantic birds and get up close to them on an ostrich safari! Afterwards, try some of the meat (one of the ‘healthiest’ meats as it’s low in both fat and cholesterol and high in calcium, protein and iron), or pick up a souvenir made of ostrich leather.
Table Mountain Cable Car
The best views of Cape Town are seen from the top of Table Mountain. The Cableway takes you to the summit in under 10 minutes and the cable car's rotating floor ensure that all passengers get a 360 degree aerial view of the city.
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat and there is also a new information centre. Children will love the penguins and their antics and Boulders Beach is also worth a stop for safe and enjoyable swimming.
Robben Island
Robben Island, just off Cape Town’s coast, is a symbol of the triumph of human spirit, democracy and freedom over adversity, oppression and racism. Political prisoners were sent into exile here for over four centuries and it was here that Nelson Mandela spent 18 of the 27 years of his imprisonment for conspiracy to overthrow the apartheid government. Current president, Jacob Zuma also spent time on this inhospitable island in the Atlantic Ocean. It is now home to a museum, where visitors can learn more about the history of the island, as well as what life was like there for prisoners.
Valley of the Waves
What better way to relax with your team than in this spectacular water park? The park’s big draw is the Roaring Lagoon, a huge wave pool where you’ll battle waves of nearly 2m high every 90 seconds! There’s massive slides to chuck yourselves down and, for those more sedate moments, a lazy river that will carry you around an island while you lay back and soak up some of that South African sunshine.
Kariega Game Reserve
When in South Africa, you cannot miss out on a safari adventure. This family-run safari park on the Garden Route is a malaria-free reserve which offers you the opportunity to spot the ‘Big 5’ (the African lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard and White or Black rhinoceros).
Magaliesberg Canopy Tour
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Creating your perfect sports tour
Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in school sports tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.
Launching your tour to parents and students
The next step is to get your tour approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. Here you’ll find loads of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.
After you’ve booked
Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start working on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your tour (making the whole process a lot less stressful for you).
Support while you’re away
While you’re out on tour, we’ll be at the end of the phone 24 hours a day to provide support should you need it. We’ll also send you a final info pack before you go and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.
After your trip
When you return from your sports tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, which helps us continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour too, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).
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