SOUTH AFRICA v ENGLAND CRICKET 1st & 2nd TEST TOUR
LWTL are delighted to be heading back to South Africa in 2026/27! Join us in for the 1st & 2nd Test Matches (Wanderers & Centurion).
Tour Highlights:
- International flights
- 15 Nights’ accommodation on a B&B basis (Full Board Kwa Maritane)
- Match tickets to 1st & 2nd Test Matches (Wanderers and Centurion)
- 3 night safari
- Hosted Tour
Itinerary
Day 1 – UK to JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
Day 2 – ARRIVE JOHANNESBURG
Days 3 – 7, JOHANNESBURG
Transfers provided to/from the ground daily.
Days 8 - 11, SAFARI, KWA MARITANE, PILANESBERG
Day 11, KWA MARITANE, PILANESBERG - JOHANNESBURG
Days 12 – 16, JOHANNESBURG
Transfers provided to/from the ground daily.
Day 17 – JOHANNESBURG to UK
Day 18 – End of Tour
PRICE & Inclusions
1st & 2nd Test Tour Wanderers and Centurion from:
Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing
Balalaika & Kwa Maritane, Pilanesberg 4*
£4899 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.
Single Supplement add on £829 to the above price.
Call our experienced team on 01386 808600, info@livingwiththelions.co.uk or
Tour includes
- Indirect economy International flights from London Gatwick or Heathrow - regional airports and direct flights available on request and subject to availability at a supplement.
- Return airport and match transfers
- Overland transfers to Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge, Pilanesberg
- Match tickets to all 5 days of the 1st Test Match, Wanderers Cricket Ground
- Match tickets to all 5 days of the 2nd Test Match, Centurion Cricket Ground
- 12 nights' accommodation on a B&B basis, 3 nights Full Board at Kwa Maritane
- Welcome drinks
- Christmas Day Lunch
- Services of an LWTL Tour Manager
- LWTL Merchandise Pack
Tour excludes
- Travel insurance
- Meals other than where specified
- Optional excursions
TOUR HOTELS
4* Protea Hotel Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
This peaceful hotel offers stylish accommodation in Johannesburg’s suburb of Sandton. It features 2 swimming pools set within gardens, as well as 2 gourmet restaurants and a modern fitness centre. Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers a free luxury shuttle service to and from Sandton City & Nelson Mandela Square, which has a direct link to O.R Tambo International Airport, 20 km away. All guest rooms at Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton are decorated in an English country style and are equipped with air conditioning, a satellite TV and a safe. The private bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries. Breakfast is served in The Conservatory Restaurant which has a garden terrace, and The Bull Run specialises in prime cuts of South African beef. There are several bars and lounges, including The Lords Bar and “Coffee on Twenty” offering on the go items. The Sandton City shopping centre is 600 metres from the hotel, and Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton Convention Centre are both 800 metres away. On-site car parking is available.
4* Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge, Pilanesberg
Located on the slopes of a volcano in the heart of Pilanesberg National Park, Kwa Maritane Lodge is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife and expansive skies. The reserve boasts two tennis courts and two swimming pools. The bright, spacious guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows which lead onto balconies. Each room has white linens and a living area. The property features two traditional bomas, wooden enclosures, where drinks can be enjoyed by the fire. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in The Kwa Maritane Restaurant, overlooking the waterhole and the park’s natural granite rock formations.
The reserve offer’s expertly guided game drives which traverse Pilanesberg National Park, where you’ll have the chance to spot the Big 5 in their natural habitat. Whether it’s a sunrise or sunset drive, each journey offers a unique and unforgettable glimpse into the heart of the African bush.
Price from
£4899 per person sharing
Single Supplement: £829
15 Nights from the 16th Dec 2026
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