SOUTH AFRICA v ENGLAND CRICKET 2nd & 3rd Test Tour

LWTL are delighted to be heading back to South Africa in 2026/27! Join us in for the 2nd & 3rd Test Matches (Centurion & Newlands).

Tour Highlights:

Itinerary

Wednesday 23rd December 2026
Day 1 – UK to JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
Arrive at your chosen UK Airport and check in for your flight to South Africa.
Wednesday 23rd December 2026
Thursday 24th December 2026
Day 2 – ARRIVE JOHANNESBURG
Arrive in Johannesburg where you will be met and transferred to the 4* Balalaika Hotel, Sandton for a 7 night stay on a B&B basis. Enjoy welcome drinks in the evening.
Thursday 24th December 2026
Friday 25th December 2025, Christmas Day
Days 3, JOHANNESBURG, CHRISTMAS DAY
This afternoon enjoy a Christmas Day lunch.
Friday 25th December 2025, Christmas Day
Saturday 26th - Wednesday 30th December 2026
Days 4 – 8, JOHANNESBURG
2nd Test Match South Africa v England, Centurion Cricket Ground

Transfers provided to/from the ground daily.
Saturday 26th - Wednesday 30th December 2026
Thursday 31st December 2026, New Years Eve
Day 9 – JOHANNESBURG to CAPE TOWN
Transfer from The Balalaika Hotel to the airport for domestic flight to Cape Town, on arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for a 9 night stay on a B&B basis. Option to join LWTL New Years Eve Dinner (additional cost).
Thursday 31st December 2026, New Years Eve
Friday 1st January 2027
Day 10 – CAPE TOWN
Day at Leisure
Friday 1st January 2027
Saturday 2nd January 2027
Day 11 – CAPE TOWN
Day at leisure - optional Cape Peninsula Tour.
Saturday 2nd January 2027
Sunday 3rd - Thursday 7th January 2027
Days 12 – 16, CAPE TOWN
3rd Test Match South Africa v England, Newlands Cricket Ground

Transfers provided to/from the ground daily.
Sunday 3rd - Thursday 7th January 2027
Friday 8th January 2027
Day 17 – CAPE TOWN
Day at leisure, optional Cape Winelands Tour. If you wish to extend your stay to watch the first ODI in Paarl, please contact the office for information.
Friday 8th January 2027
Saturday 9th January 2027
Day 19 – CAPE TOWN to UK
After breakfast, check out of your hotel. You will then be transferred to Cape Town International Airport Airport for your return flight back to the UK.
Saturday 9th January 2027
Sunday 10th January 2027
Day 20 – End of tour
Arrive back in the UK
Sunday 10th January 2027

PRICE & Inclusions

2nd & 3rd Test Tour to Johannesburg & Cape Town from:

Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing

Premier Hotel Sea Point 4*

£5259 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.
Single Supplement add on £779 to the above price.

City Lodge Hotel, V&A Waterfront 4*

£5429 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.
Single Supplement add on £879 to the above price.

Radisson Red Hotel, V&A Waterfront 4*

£5699 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.
Single Supplement add on £1109 to the above price.

Call our experienced team on 01386 808600info@livingwiththelions.co.uk or

Tour includes
Tour excludes

Optional Excursions:

New Years Eve Dinner – 31st Dec 2026:
Join us for a fantastic Cape Town New Years Eve celebration at the V&A Waterfront with music and fireworks.

Includes: V&A Waterfront restaurant, 3 Course meal, glass of champagne on arrival  

£160 per person 

Cape Peninsula Day Tour – 2nd Jan 2027

Includes: all transport, Scenic drive along Atlantic Seaboard (including Clifton, Camps Bay, Chapmans Peak, Hout Bay), 3 course lunch (drinks for own account), Entrance to Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Entrance to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Fully guided tour

£99 per person 

Cape Winelands Day Tour – 8th January 2027:

Includes: Includes all transport, A walk around the famous town of Stellenbosch, 3 course lunch (drinks for own account), Wine Tasting & tour of Neethlingshof Wine Estate (or similar), Wine Tasting & tour of Lanzarac Wine Estate (or similar), Fully guided tour

£99 per person 

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* Premier Hotel Sea Point

Situated in Cape Town’s suburb of Sea Point, Premier Hotel Cape Town offers 130 modern rooms.The hotel is a stone’s throw away from the Sea Point promenade and Atlantic Ocean and features an outdoor pool and garden. Premier Hotel has stylish guest rooms, with wooden furniture and modern bathrooms. All rooms offer a range of amenities including a coffee maker, and a satellite TV. Most of the rooms have views of Table Mountain, Signal Hill or the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel’s Promenade Restaurant is open daily and serves a range of international dishes, complimented with South African wines. Guests can have light snacks or a coffee, at the hotel’s terrace, while enjoying the view. The Premier Hotel Cape Town is within easy reach of all major tourist attractions including the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain. The beautiful beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton are within 10 minutes’ drive.

4* City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

Prime Location: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront in Cape Town offers a beachfront location with V&A Waterfront 1.6 km away and Robben Island Ferry a 13-minute walk. Cape Town International Airport is 21 km from the property. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a fitness room, lounge, and 24-hour front desk. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, city views, and modern amenities such as tea and coffee makers and flat-screen TVs. Family rooms and interconnected rooms are available. Dining Options: The hotel serves continental and full English/Irish breakfasts, lunch, and dinner at its restaurant. A coffee shop and outdoor seating area provide additional dining options.

4* Radisson Red Hotel, V&A Waterfront

Proposing a unique lifestyle experience within Silo district, the Radisson RED Hotel V&A Waterfront Cape Town is the first of its kind, focusing on art, fashion and music to connect people. The hotel features a rooftop sun terrace and views of the sea. The modern rooms are decorated with wall art and equipped with a 55-inch smart LED TV, customizable lighting and an in-room fridge. The art-tiled bathrooms have a walk-in rain shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Enjoy breakfast or a meal with fresh, well-chosen dishes alongside a selection of craft beers and cocktails. RED Roof is more than just a hotel bar. Soak up the sunset over Table Mountain from the pool. Social spaces host temporary art exhibitions and live music. Share music and photos with other guests and get advice from a virtual concierge through the “RED App”. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property. The Radisson RED Hotel is within a few minutes’ walk of the V&A Waterfront, and adjacent to the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. The central business district and Cape Town International Convention Centre are within a 5-minute drive, while Cape Town International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.

Price from

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£5259 per person sharing

Single Supplement:  £779

16 Nights from the 24th Dec 2026

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