England Cricket Tour to South Africa – 3 Test Tour
Including, Christmas & New Years Eve Functions, Wine Day and Traditional Braii with Cricketing Greats
Overview
This tour offers an unforgettable Christmas and New Year cricket experience in South Africa, combining world class Test Match action with premium accommodation, festive celebrations and time to explore three iconic destinations. You will travel from the UK to Johannesburg for a nine night stay in Sandton, perfectly placed for the opening Test Match between South Africa and England, with match transfers included. There will also be time to relax, enjoy the hotel facilities and join fellow travellers for welcome drinks.
After Johannesburg, the group will transfer to Pretoria for a further seven nights, including our Christmas Day lunch and the second Test Match, again with return transfers to the ground. This part of the tour blends major sporting moments with downtime to explore at your own pace or join optional excursions.
The final leg takes you to Cape Town for eight nights over New Year, staying at a well located four or five star hotel near the V&A Waterfront. Celebrations will include a special New Years Eve event, followed by leisure time in the city and a full day wine experience in Buitenverwachting Constantia. The tour concludes with the third Test Match before returning to the UK.
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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ITINERARY:
Itineraries
Day 1
Date : 14 December 2026
Departure Day
Depart the UK on your overnight flight to South Africa.
Day 2
Date : 15 December 2026
Arrive in Johannesburg
Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the 5* Da Vinci Hotel, Sandton for a 9-night stay, bed & breakfast.
Day 3
Date : 16 December 2026
Welcome Drinks
Day at leisure. Enjoy welcome drinks with your fellow travellers in the evening.
Day 4-8
Date : 17 December 2026
1st Test Match – South Africa v England
1st Test Match – South Africa v England Daily return match transfers included.
Day 9-10
Date : 22 December 2026
Optional Excursions
Two days at leisure to relax or explore. A selection of optional excursions will be available.
Day 11
Date : 24 December 2026
Transfer to Pretoria
Transfer to Pretoria and check in to the 5* The Capital Menlyn Maine for a 7-night stay, bed & breakfast.
Day 12
Christmas Day Lunch
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 13-17
Date : 26 December 2026
2nd Test Match – South Africa v England
Return match transfers included.
Day 18
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 19
Date : 1 January 2027
Day at Leisure
Day at leisure in Cape Town. Optional sightseeing experiences available.
Day 20
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 21-25
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 26
Date : 8 January 2027
Depart Cape Town
Depart Cape Town for your return flight to the 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
- Domestic economy class flight 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 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
Does not include travel insurance.
5* Da Vinci Hotel & Suites, Sandton
Da Vinci Hotel & Suites in Sandton, Johannesburg, is a contemporary luxury hotel perfectly positioned on Nelson Mandela Square in one of South Africa’s most dynamic business and leisure districts. It blends sleek, modern design with warm hospitality across stylish rooms, suites and penthouses, many with floor‑to‑ceiling windows and city views. Guests enjoy direct access to premier shopping at Legacy Corner Mall and Sandton City, excellent dining options like the Maximillien restaurant and relaxed social spaces including the Da Vinci Lounge and Maxim whisky & wine bar. On‑site amenities include a spa and wellness centre, infinity pool, gym, secure parking and concierge services, making it a popular choice for both business travellers and those exploring Johannesburg’s vibrant urban scene.
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* 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.
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.
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.
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.