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Tailor-made rugby tours in South Africa

With perfect playing conditions from April to September, it’s easy to see why South Africa is our number one selling rugby tour destination.

Grab the chance for a pre-season or end-of-season rugby tour with your squad, in a destination where school rugby is so highly regarded it beats club rugby hands down.

Whether you’re after a 7-night trip to Cape Town or a 21-day tour of the whole Rainbow Nation, we can help you pick the perfect tour to fit your budget.

With some schools sending out over 25 rugby teams to the field on any given fixture day, our expert partners can help you get the most out of your tailor-made rugby tour in South Africa, with perfectly pitched opposition for your squad’s age range and ability.

Our bespoke South Africa rugby tours offer your players the perfect chance to play to the crowds at a local school.

SARFU requires all rugby touring teams to play a fixture against a development team. For a humbling yet heart-warming picture of life in South Africa, take the chance to play barefoot against a township side.

 

 

Day 1 - DEPARTURE DAY

Meet at the airport for an overnight flight to Cape Town. A Gullivers Sports Travel representative will be on hand to assist with check in.

Day 2 - CAPE TOWN

On arrival in Cape Town transfer to HIGC Eastern Boulevard for three nights.

Day 3 - CAPE TOWN

Match Day 1

Match followed by after match function.

Day 4 - CAPE TOWN

Full day at leisure so why not take a half day tour into a township or visit Robben Island which features a museum documenting Nelson Mandela’s prison years

Day 5 - CAPE TOWN

Transfer to a local school for two nights’ billets.

Day 6 - CAPE TOWN

Match Day 2

Match followed by post match function.

Day 7 - CAPE TOWN

Transfer back to HIGC Eastern Boulevard for four nights.

Day 8 - CAPE TOWN

A full day at leisure: perhaps take a cruise from Hout Bay Harbour to Seal Island and have lunch in Simon’s Town.

Day 9 - CAPE TOWN

Match Day 3

Match followed by post match function.

Day 10 - CAPE TOWN

Another full day at leisure. Maybe visit the Cape of Good Hope Nature reserve and see the penguins at Boulders Beach.

Day 11 - CAPE TOWN/PRETORIA

Fly to Johannesburg. On arrival transfer to Pretoria where you will spend two nights in billets.

Day 12 – PRETORIA

Match Day 4

Match followed by post match function.

Day 13 - PRETORIA/SUN CITY

Transfer to Sun City for two nights.

Day 14 - SUN CITY

Full day game drive in Pilanesberg Game Reserve.

Day 15 - JOHANNESBURG/IN FLIGHT

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Day 16 - ARRIVE HOME

An early morning arrival in London.

  • The Capital: Shared between Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein

    Direct Flying Time: Approx 12 hrs from UK

    Passports: Must be valid for 30 days beyond departure from SA although we recommend 6 months validity. Require two adjacent empty pages for visa issue on arrival or risk deportment.

    Time Difference: GMT + 1 hour.

    Currency: South African Rand (ZAR). 

    Main Language: Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Pedi, Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu

    Water: Tap water is safe to drink in the major cities.

    Electricity: South Africa's electricity supply: 220/230 volts AC 50 Hz. Adapter needed.

    International Dialing: + 27

    Driving: Left hand side of road. Full license needed.

    Clothing:. Ensure on entry to the country that all sports shoes are clean and clear of all mud or items will be confiscated and fines imposed.

    Visas: Not required for holders of British Passports who are travelling for less than 90 days. All other nationalities to contact the South African Embassy directly

    Vaccinations: Please consult your G.P.  Polio, Hep A & Typhoid recommended. Malaria tablets – dependant on touring destination.

    Tipping: Most restaurants do not add a service charge to bills - thus it is customary to leave a 10-15% tip.

Bradford Grammar School - Rugby

Colstons School - Rugby & Hockey

Cranleigh School - Cricket

Dame Alice Owens School - Rugby & Netball

Perins School - Rugby, Hockey & Netball

Priory Academy LSST - Rugby & Netball

Reeds School - Tennis

Thomas's Clapham - Hockey

Winterfold House School - Rugby & Netball

  • The tour was a fantastic experience and gave the students an amazing perspective of South Africa; its sport, people and culture.

    Benjamin Pearce - Priory Academy LSST Rugby & Netball tour

  • Gullivers were not only helpful by very friendly and thoroughly interested in creating your ideal trip. The experience that has been given to both pupils and staff will be something that will remain in our thoughts forever.

    Mike Wernham - Dame Alice Owens School Rugby & Netball tour