3rd Test & Safari Extension (11 Nights)
Including New Years Eve Function, Wine Day and Traditional Braii with Cricketing Greats and a 2 night extension to Amakhala Game Reserve
Overview
Tick a couple of items off the bucket list with a New Years Test in Cape Town, before heading on a 2 night safari stay at Amakhala Game Reserve, staying at the Bukela Game Lodge.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with us, while enjoying the stunning scenery and vibrant culture of one of the world’s most beautiful cities, then move on to a 2 night safari experience including full board and game drives.
The tour also includes return transfers to the third Test Match between South Africa and England, ensuring you won’t miss a moment of the action.
Looking for something bespoke? Whether it’s extending your stay, upgrading flights & match tickets, or adding unforgettable experiences, our expert team will be happy to tailor the perfect itinerary to suit you. Get in touch via email on info@venatour.co.uk or call us on 01242 650192 to discuss your requirements.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Date : 29 December 2026
Departure Day
Depart the UK on your overnight flight to South Africa.
Day 2
Date : 30 December 2026
Arrive in Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town & transfer to your chosen hotel for an 9-night stay, on a bed & breakfast basis.
Day 3
Date : 31 December 2026
New Year's Eve
Day at leisure.
This evening, ring in the New Year with an evening of rooftop dining, sparkling drinks, and dancing. The perfect way to welcome 2027!
Day 4
Date : 1 January 2027
Day at Leisure
Day at leisure in Cape Town. Optional sightseeing experiences available.
Day 5
Date : 2 January 2027
Wine Day
Wine Day including lunch at a renowned vineyard.
Sip, relax, and soak up the Buitenverwachting Wine Estate vibes. Enjoy a curated picnic lunch in one of South Africa’s most stunning wine estates and the chance to explore the estate with a guided wine tour.
Day 6-10
Date : 3 January 2027
3rd Test Match – South Africa v England
Return match transfers included.
Day 11
Date : 8 January 2027
Depart Cape Town
Check out of your Cape Town Hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth. On arrival, transfer to Bukela Game Lodge on the Amakhala Game Reserve. On arrival, check into the Bukela Game Lodge for a 2 night stay.
This evening enjoy a your first Game Drive.
Day 12
Date : 9 January 2027
On Safari
Full Board at Bukela Game Lodge and Early Morning and Evening Game drives.
Day 13
Date : 10 January 2027
Departure Day
Early morning Game Drive, then check out of hotel and fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburgh for your return flight to the UK.
Day 14
Date : 11 January 2027
Arrive UK
Package Inclusions:
- Return international flights in economy class – Upgrades available on request.
- All transfers in an executive air-conditioned coach as indicated in the itinerary.
- All accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis
- Official seated match tickets for the 3rd Test.
- New Year Dinner- an evening of rooftop dining, sparkling drinks, and dancing.
- Wine Day at Buitenverwachting Wine Estate with a picnic lunch and a guided wine tour.
- A relaxed evening in Cape Town with a traditional braai, a couple of cold beers, and the chance to meet some cricketing greats.
- Experienced Venatour tour manager throughout
- Venatour merchandise
- Welcome drinks on arrival with the chance to meet and mingle with your fellow travellers
- Amakhala Game Reserve Extension
- Early morning, Domestic flight in economy class from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth to Jo’Burg
- 2 nights accommodation at Bukela Game Lodge on a full board basis and includes a selection of beverages
- Transfers from Port Elizabeth airport to Bukela Game Lodge and return
- Morning at Evening Game Drives (4 drives in total).
Does not include travel insurance.
4* Old Bank Hotel, Cape Town
Old Bank Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa is a stylish, boutique city-centre stay that mixes Victorian charm with modern comforts. Think elegant rooms, a rooftop terrace, refined dining and bars, a pool, gym and free Wi-Fi, all within easy walking distance of the city’s best cafes, markets and attractions. For cricket supporters, it’s a great base and we will transfer you to Newlands Cricket Ground. Match-day travel is straightforward from here and you’re never far from restaurants, bars and post-game hangouts back in the CBD. Staying in a lively central location means you can enjoy pre-match breakfasts, relax after games on the rooftop terrace, and explore Cape Town’s vibrant social scene around the hotel.
4* Radisson Red Cape Town V&A Waterfront
Radisson RED Cape Town V&A Waterfront is a vibrant, design-forward hotel right in Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront district, known for its bold interiors, rooftop pool and bar with views over the city and Table Mountain, free Wi-Fi, stylish studios and fun social spaces, all within walking distance of shops, restaurants and waterfront attractions. For cricket supporters, it’s a smart city-centre base because the hotel sits about a 15–20 minute drive from Newlands Cricket Ground (in the southern suburbs). After match days, you’re back in a lively area with plenty of bars, eateries, nightlife and waterfront views to round out your stay, perfect for supporters who want to combine great cricket with Cape Town’s vibrant culture.
5* Taj Cape Town
Taj Cape Town is a luxury 5-star hotel in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa, blending historic grandeur (in the former Reserve Bank building) with world-class comfort, refined dining, a spa, pool and elegant rooms right in the city’s cultural and shopping district. For cricket supporters, it makes a great base because you’re centrally located and we will transfer you to Newlands Cricket Ground, which is around a 15–20 minute drive away (traffic depending!). Perfect for the cricket, while also being close to bars, restaurants and nightlife for match-day celebrations or relaxed downtime afterward.
5* Bukela Game Lodge, Amakhala Game Reserve
Bukela Game Lodge is an intimate, luxury safari retreat set within a private reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, offering guests an exclusive Big Five wildlife experience in a tranquil natural setting. Known for its elegant thatched lodges, panoramic views, and refined African-inspired décor, the lodge blends upscale comfort with authentic bush living. Guests enjoy guided game drives, personalised service, fine dining, and peaceful surroundings, making Bukela Game Lodge ideal for romantic escapes, and immersive safari getaways that balance adventure with relaxation.
Your £250.00pp deposit secures your place on the tour. Once the schedule is confirmed, if there are any changes to the listed itineraries, you’ll have the option to either transfer your booking to the revised itinerary or receive a full refund. If you chose to travel, the initial £250.00 payment that has been made, will be deducted from your final balance.
If the event has been cancelled due to an ‘Act of God’ then unfortunately you will not be refunded. If the event is postponed your booking will be transferred over to the new dates. If you cannot travel on the new dates we will either transfer your booking to a new event or we will work with you to provide a refund.
If you have booked a package with us that includes a flight, then you will receive an ATOL certificate with your confirmation documents.
Read more about ATOL here.
We highly recommend taking out a travel insurance policy as soon as you have made your booking, as most policies cover you from the moment you take the policy out, and not just for the time you will be away. Different insurance providers provide different levels of cover so it is always best to check that the policy you take out meets your individual circumstances. We are unable to provide advice on travel insurance but can put you in touch with a recommended provider.