SOUTH AFRICA v ENGLAND 3RD TEST CAPE TOWN & PAARL ODI

SOUTH AFRICA v ENGLAND 3rd TEST TOUR & PAARL ODI

LWTL are delighted to be heading back to South Africa in 2026/27! Join us in spectacular Cape Town for the 3rd Test Match at Newlands and the 1st ODI in Paarl.

Tour Highlights:

Itinerary

Tuesday 29th December 2026
Day 1 – UK to CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Arrive at London Heathrow Airport and check in for your flight to South Africa.
Tuesday 29th December 2026
Wednesday 30th December 2026
Day 2 – CAPE TOWN
Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy welcome drinks in the evening.
Wednesday 30th December 2026
Thursday 31st December 2026, New Years Eve
Day 3 – CAPE TOWN
Day at leisure to enjoy Cape Town. Option to join LWTL New Years Eve Dinner (additional cost).
Thursday 31st December 2026, New Years Eve
Friday 1st January 2027
Day 4 – CAPE TOWN
Day at Leisure
Friday 1st January 2027
Saturday 2nd January 2027
Day 5 – CAPE TOWN
Day at leisure - optional Cape Peninsula Tour.
Saturday 2nd January 2027
Sunday 3rd January - Thursday 7th January
Days 6 – 10, CAPE TOWN
3rd Test Match South Africa v England, Newlands Cricket Ground

Transfers provided to/from the ground.
Sunday 3rd January - Thursday 7th January
Friday 8th January 2027
Day 11 – CAPE TOWN to SOMERSET WEST
Following breakfast transfer from Cape Town to The Lord Charles Hotel for a 4 night stay.
Friday 8th January 2027
Saturday 9th January 2027
Day 12 – SOMERSET WEST
Day at leisure at the Lord Charles Hotel. Optional wine tasting tour or perhaps visit nearby Stellenbosch to explore this beautiful town. This evening head out for a LWTL Tour Dinner.
Saturday 9th January 2027
Sunday 10th January 2027
Day 13 – PAARL
1st ODI South Africa v England, Boland Park, Paarl

Transfers provided to/from the ground.
Sunday 10th January 2027
Monday 11th January 2027
Day 14 – DEPARTURE DAY
Transfer from The Lord Charles Hotel to Cape Town International Airport for your flight back to the UK.
Monday 11th January 2027
Tuesday 12th January 2027
Day 15 – TOUR ENDS
Arrive back in the UK.
Tuesday 12th January 2027

PRICE & Inclusions

England 3rd Test & Paarl ODI Tour to Cape Town from:

Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Sea Point 4*

£4579 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.
Single Supplement add on £819 to the above price.

City Lodge Hotel, V&A Waterfront 4*

£4659 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.
Single Supplement add on £899 to the above price.

Commodore Hotel, V&A Waterfront 4*

£5179 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.
Single Supplement add on £1199 to the above price.

Flight information:

Virgin Atlantic direct from London Heathrow

Departs LHR 29th December at 22.30, arrives CPT 30th December at 12.05.  
Return departs CPT 11th January 20.50 arrives LHR 06.50

If you require a different departure airport or are looking for a package without flight please call us.

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 by Marriott Cape Town Sea Point

Just 150 metres from the Sea Point Promenade and the ocean, Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Sea Point features an outdoor plunge pool and a fitness centre. The V&A Waterfront is 4 km away. Designed by local artists, all Protea rooms are stylish and feature views of the mountains or the sea. Each is equipped with satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and an electronic safe. La Cafe Restaurant offers a buffet breakfast, while the Spur Steak Ranch serves traditional South African cuisine for lunch and dinner. Meals can be enjoyed on an open-air terrace and cocktails are offered until late. Guests can relax on the hotel’s terrace, which overlooks Lions Head and Table Mountain. To keep fit, there is also a fitness centre, complete with cardiovascular equipment and free weights.

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* Commodore Hotel, V&A Waterfront

With panoramic views of Table Bay and Table Mountain, The Commodore is decorated in a nautical theme. It features an outdoor swimming pool and sauna, fitness and massage facilities. The Commodore’s air-conditioned rooms include free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a private bathroom with bathtub. There is 24-hour room service and a 24-hour reception. Some rooms have a balcony providing views of the Atlantic or Table Mountain. The business centre offers complimentary internet access. Guests can enjoy a work-out in the gym or book a relaxing massage in the spa. When weather is nice, the partly shaded terrace offers a relaxing setting for a drink or snack. Apart from a breakfast buffet, Clipper Restaurant serves an à la carte menu featuring seafood dishes and regional wines. The Admiralty Bar and Lounge provides a 24-hour cocktail menu.

4* Lord Charles Hotel, ODI Tour Hotel

Comfortable Accommodations: Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West offers family rooms with sea views. Each room includes free WiFi, air-conditioning, and modern amenities. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, and lush garden. The terrace provides a relaxing space, while the restaurant serves African, French, and local cuisines in a family-friendly setting. Convenient Location: Located 29 km from Cape Town International Airport, the hotel is close to attractions such as Helderberg Village Golf Club (4.5 km) and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (45 km). Free on-site private parking is available.

Price from

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£4579 per person sharing

Single Supplement:  £819

12 Nights from the 30th Dec 2026

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