Cricket Tours to South Africa
Elevate your game on iconic South African wickets while exploring vibrant cities and embarking on unforgettable wildlife safaris under the southern sun.
Tours from £2,395 per person · approx. 9 days
South Africa Tour Details
About South Africa
South Africa should be considered for cricket, football, hockey, netball and rugby. You'll find a warm welcome for touring teams and outstanding opposition, whilst the quality of the hospitality is excellent and matched by a high standard of facilities.
Why Cricket in South Africa?
South Africa offers an outstanding cricket environment, with Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Johannesburg regions each bringing something different to a tour. High-quality pitches, excellent training facilities and a strong domestic cricket culture provide the perfect setting for competitive fixtures, focused training and pre-season preparation.
Cape Town and Stellenbosch combine beautiful surroundings with a strong cricketing heritage, while Johannesburg offers a more intense environment and access to some of South Africa's leading cricket facilities. The variety of conditions and opposition makes a tour here both challenging and rewarding for players.
Example Itineraries
A taste of what your tour could look like. Every itinerary is tailored to your group's goals and budget.
10 nights | Cricket Tour to Cape Town and Stellenbosch
A Cape Town-led programme combining four potential fixture rounds with coaching, host-school exchange, historical learning, the Cape Peninsula and a short Winelands component.
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Depart the UK
Overnight flightCheck in for the journey to Cape Town. Direct or connecting routing will depend on airline schedules. Meals: As provided by the airline
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Arrive beneath Table Mountain
Cape Town - Night 1Meet the local representative, transfer to the hotel and hold a safety, culture and programme briefing. Sport: Mobility, hydration and recovery only. Meals: In-flight meals and dinner
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Orientation and training
Cape Town - Night 2Take a gentle city orientation, then hold a structured training session at a confirmed school, club or specialist venue. Sport: Training and optional joint coaching clinic. Meals: Breakfast and dinner
- 4
Opening fixtures
Cape Town - Night 3Visit a suitable cultural or conservation attraction before opening matches and post-match hospitality. Sport: Fixture round 1 against carefully matched Cape Town opposition. Meals: Breakfast and post-match function
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Cape Peninsula
Cape Town - Night 4Travel along the peninsula to Cape Point and Boulders Beach. Build in conservative journey times and weather flexibility. Sport: Recovery day or light team review. Meals: Breakfast
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School exchange and second fixtures
Cape Town - Night 5Spend time with a host school through lessons, lunch or a shared activity before the second match programme. Sport: Fixture round 2 or short-format festival. Meals: Breakfast and post-match function
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History, citizenship and recovery
Cape Town - Night 6Visit Robben Island if ferries operate, or use District Six and another guided city-history programme as the weather-resilient alternative. Sport: Optional recovery session or video analysis. Meals: Breakfast
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Third fixture round
Cape Town - Night 7Play the third match programme, with the morning retained as a weather reserve or specialist coaching block. Sport: Fixture round 3. Meals: Breakfast and post-match function
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To Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch - Night 8Transfer to the Winelands for a university or regional training session and an age-appropriate heritage, farm, food or conservation experience. Sport: Specialist clinic, strength and conditioning or recovery. Meals: Breakfast and dinner
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Winelands fixture
Stellenbosch - Night 9Meet regional opposition for the fourth sporting exchange and closing presentations with the hosts. Sport: Fixture round 4. Meals: Breakfast and post-match function
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Table Mountain and tour celebration
Cape Town - Night 10Return to Cape Town. Visit Table Mountain if conditions permit, retaining an alternative activity for wind or closure. Finish with the tour dinner and awards. Sport: Reserve fixture period or light recovery. Meals: Breakfast and celebration dinner
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Departure
Cape Town / onward flightTransfer to the airport for the journey home. Arrival may be the following day. Meals: Breakfast and in-flight meals
Cricket Tour to South Africa
A cricket development tour to Cape Town, South Africa, featuring a balance of competitive fixtures, training sessions, and regional sightseeing excursions.
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Departure
In transitTravel from London to Cape Town via international connection.
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Arrival and Orientation
Cape TownArrival in Cape Town, city orientation tour, check-in to accommodation, and leisure time with a group dinner.
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Game Reserve and Professional Cricket
Cape Town / AquilaMorning safari game drive followed by attendance at a professional cricket match at Newlands Cricket Ground.
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Training and Beach Visit
Cape TownMorning training session at a sports club, followed by an afternoon visit to the beach.
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Match Day 1
Cape TownFree morning followed by competitive cricket fixtures for both squads.
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Match Day 2
Cape TownCompetitive cricket fixtures for both squads at a local school.
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Sightseeing and Match Day 3
Cape TownMorning excursion to Table Mountain followed by competitive cricket fixtures.
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Cultural Tour and Match Day 4
Cape TownMorning township tour with lunch and drumming, followed by the final set of competitive cricket fixtures.
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Free Time and Departure
Cape TownFree time at the waterfront before checking out and traveling to the airport for the return journey.
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Arrival Home
In transitConnecting flight arrival back at the original departure airport.
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