Why not beat them to it on our World
Cup preview itinerary?
A ten night tour of South Africa taking in some of the
memorable sights costs from £1,894 per person.
battlefield tour to discover battle sites such as In the past, Johannesburg has received a
Day 1: Pretoria
Arrive into Johannesburg Airport and collect your hire car. From here
Rorke’s Drift and Devil’s Pass. considerable amount of bad press but in recent
you will drive the short distance to Pretoria for a one night stay at
times the city centre has been revitalised with the
the beautiful boutique Lombardy Hotel. Dinner included.
The race for the World Cup may take the team west advent of the Newtown Cultural District and the
Day 2: Mpumalanga
into the gracious 18th century town of Bloemfontein transformation of the Market Theatre. Once
Travel east through the coal rich Highveld and the rolling hills of
Mpumalanga to the Mpumalanga Panorama Route. Visit Blyde River
set in a landscape of rolling farmland and wide infamous districts like Soweto can now be visited
Canyon dominated by the magnificent peaks of the Three
horizons. If any of the ‘wags’ are on tour, they’re on township tours. The hotbed of the protest Rondavels and Gods Window. Overnight at Mount Sheba Hotel.
likely to take the Diamond Route out towards movement against Apartheid, a visit here is a
Breakfast and dinner included.
Kimberley - the City of Diamonds! The whole area is fantastic living testament to the country’s Days 3/4: Kruger National Park
littered with former prospectors’ homesteads. But if developing history. The capital of the South
Spend two full days in the majestic Kruger National Park; a haven for
wildlife enthusiasts it offers a chance to spot the big five; Lion,
Owen makes the squad, his wife Louise may prefer to African fashion industry, Victoria Beckham may
Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo! Accommodation at Skukuza
head east into the Kingdom of Lesotho. A keen find inspiration in Johannesburg for her fledgling
Rest Camp included. (No meals included)
horsewoman, she’s sure to love this mountain designer label and now she’s going solo, Cheryl
Day 5: Swaziland
kingdom. At over 1000m above sea level, this tiny Cole might also find her own creative inspiration
Heading south passing through Nelspruit visit the tiny mountain Kingdom
of Swaziland; one of the smallest self contained sovereign states in the
state boasts the highest peak in Africa south of within the vibrant music scene in the city.
world. The Swazi are friendly and colourful people who are renowned
Kilimanjaro. Ponies are used to traverse this Husband Ashley, and his team mates however are for their artistry. Overnight at Lugogo Sun Resort. Breakfast included.
breathtaking, rugged landscape. likely to prefer a trip into the Drakensberg National
Days 6 - 8: Zululand
Park: South Africa’s adrenalin sports capital. This The Mountain Kingdom of Swaziland gives way to the rolling hills of
When the team move on to Nelspruit and Polokwane spectacular mountain range offers everything from
Zululand as your self drive tour continues south, and into the heart
of the area which is home to the proud Zulu nation. Also home to
in the north east, the main post match activity white water rafting to 4X4 off road adventures to
Hluhluwe Game reserve, this game park has played a leading role in
requested will be a Big Five safari. Both locations hiking and mountain biking.
the recovery of the White Rhino population from the brink of
extinction. Sightings of the White Rhino and the big five are an
offer excellent access into South Africa’s most
almost certainty! Two nights accommodation at Hilltop Camp
famous wildlife conservation area: the Kruger Whatever journey our England hopefuls set out including breakfast and dinner.
National Park. Spanning two million hectares, this is upon on their quest for the World Cup, they are
Day 9: Drakensberg
the ideal place to spot the Big Five - lion, leopard, guaranteed to experience a world in one country Traversing the Natal Midlands, make your way to the mighty
rhino, buffalo and elephant. What’s more, as well as as they travel through this breathtaking land of
Drakensberg Mountains; a proclaimed World Heritage Site and a must
see on any visit to South Africa. Combining sheer natural beauty with a
the more traditional safari lodges, the Kruger also contrasts.
wealth of biological diversity, this mountainous region has been
boasts a number of five star camps.
preserved since ‘bushmen’ roamed these slopes. Tens of thousands of
paintings depicting their daily life can be found on the rock faces. The
more adventurous can try sheer rock or ice-climbing, abseiling or white
South Africa’s largest city, the vibrant city of water rafting. Overnight at Cathedral Peak. Breakfast and dinner included.
Johannesburg is a fitting venue for the culmination
Day 10: Johannesburg
of the tournament: the World Cup final. A number Morning spent at leisure in inspiring mountain scenery before
of matches will be played here, along with the
heading inland towards your final destination; Johannesburg.
Drop off your car at the airport before departing for the UK.
neighbouring cities of Rustenberg and Pretoria,
Price is per person and is based on two adults sharing twin accommodation in
the administrative capital.
three and four star hotels and rest camps en-route including 7 breakfasts and 7
dinners for 9 nights departing 20 March 2010. Return flights from London and
10 days car hire is included.
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