Last Two Test Tour – Pretoria, Cape Town & Safari – Excluding International Flights
With Christmas & New Year Functions, Wine Day and Traditional Braii with Cricketing Greats, wih Safari Extension
Overview
This unforgettable festive tour brings together world-class Test Match cricket, seasonal celebrations, and the chance to explore some of South Africa’s most vibrant destinations, finishing your tour on safari.
Your adventure begins in Pretoria, where you’ll enjoy an seven-night stay at a luxury five-star hotel. This elegant base provides the perfect setting for the Christmas period and the second Test Match between South Africa and England. The programme includes a special Venatour Christmas Day lunch, daily match transfers on Test days, and plenty of free time to relax or join a selection of optional excursions.
The tour then continues to Cape Town for a further eight nights over the New Year. You’ll stay in a well-located four or five-star hotel close to the V&A Waterfront, perfectly positioned for sightseeing, shopping, dining, and exploring the city’s iconic surroundings. New Year’s Eve is celebrated with a special Venatour event, and the itinerary also includes a full-day vineyard excursion with lunch in the Cape Winelands.
The cricket concludes with the third Test Match, with return transfers to the ground included..
To finish the tour, travel for a two-night safari extension at the stunning Amakhala Game Reserve. This unforgettable finale offers luxury lodge accommodation, guided game drives, and the chance to see Africa’s iconic wildlife in their natural habitat, the perfect ending to an extraordinary South African journey.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Date : 24 December 2026
Arrive in Pretoria
On arrival in Pretoria, make your own way to the Capital Menlyn Maine Hotel.
Day 2
Date : 25 December 2026
Christmas Day
Celebrate Christmas in style with Venatour and enjoy a festive three-course lunch, perfectly paired with wine. Excellent food. Great company. A proper Christmas celebration.
Day 3-7
Date : 26 December 2026
2nd Test Match – South Africa v England
Return match transfers included.
Day 8
Date : 31 December 2026
New Year's Eve
Fly to Cape Town. On arrival, transfer to your chosen hotel for an 8-night stay, bed & breakfast.
This evening, ring in the New Year with an evening of rooftop dining, sparkling drinks, and dancing. The perfect way to welcome 2027!
Day 9
Date : 1 January 2027
Day at Leisure
Day at leisure in Cape Town. Optional sightseeing experiences available.
Day 10
Date : 2 January 2027
Wine Day
Wine Day including lunch at a renowned vineyard.
We’ll arrive at Silvermist Wine Estate around midday for an exclusive afternoon experience at this stunning mountaintop estate. We’ll enjoy a private area with breathtaking views over the iconic Twelve Apostles, while the owner and winemaker personally host an intimate wine tasting.
The afternoon will feature a vibrant drumming show in the on-site theatre (45–60 minutes), followed by a traditional braai accompanied by marimba players and live music, creating a relaxed yet festive atmosphere before departing at 16:00hrs. Additional beverages will also be available for purchase throughout the day.
Day 11-15
Date : 3 January 2027
3rd Test Match – South Africa v England
Return match transfers included.
On the evening of day 3, join us for a relaxed evening in Cape Town with a traditional South African braai, a couple of cold beers, and the chance to meet some cricketing greats. Good food. Great company. Proper cricket vibes.
Day 16
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 17
Date : 9 January 2027
On Safari
Full Board at Bukela Game Lodge and Early Morning and Evening Game drives.
Day 18
Date : 10 January 2027
Departure Day
Early morning Game Drive, then check out of hotel and continue own arrangements.
Package Inclusions:
- Return international flights in economy – Upgrades available on request.
- All transfers in an executive air-conditioned coach as indicated in the itinerary.
- All accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis
- Domestic flight in economy class to Johannesburg to Cape Town
- Official seated match tickets
- Christmas Day Lunch – enjoy a festive three-course lunch, perfectly paired with wine.
- New Year Dinner- an evening of rooftop dining, sparkling drinks, and dancing.
- Wine Day at Silvermist Wine Estate with a traditional braai and wine tasting.
- 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 Johannesburg.
- 2 nights accommodation at Bukela Game Lodge on a Full Board basis.
- 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.
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5* The Capital Menlyn Maine
The Capital Menlyn Maine is an ideal base for cricket supporters looking for comfort, convenience, and atmosphere. Located in the vibrant Menlyn Maine precinct in Pretoria, the hotel offers modern rooms, great dining, and easy access to entertainment, perfect for pre- and post-match socialising. It’s just a short drive to SuperSport Park in Centurion, one of South Africa’s premier cricket stadiums, making it a practical and stylish hub for fans attending Tests. For supporters who want match-day energy without sacrificing comfort and nightlife, Menlyn Maine hits the sweet spot.
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.
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.
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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.