SOUTH AFRICA v ENGLAND CRICKET ODI TOUR WITH SAFARI
LWTL are delighted to be heading back to South Africa in 2026/27! Join us in spectacular South Africa for the 1st ODI in Paarl and the 2nd & 3rd ODI in Bloemfontein with 2 night safari at Kwa Maritane, Pilanesberg Game Reserve.
Tour Highlights:
- International flights
- 8 Nights’ accommodation on a B&B basis and 2 nights Full Board at Kwa Maritane
- Match tickets to the 1st ODI Paarl and 2nd & 3rd ODI's Bloemfontein
- 2 night big 5 safari
- Hosted Tour
Itinerary
Day 1 – UK
Make your way to your chosen UK airport for your overnight flight to Cape Town.
Day 2 – CAPE TOWN
Arrive and transfer to the Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West for a 4 night's on a B&B basis. Enjoy welcome drinks in the evening.
Day 3 – SOMERSET WEST
Day at leisure. Enjoy the hotel facilities and surrounding area or perhaps visit nearby Stellenbosch. This evening join your LWTL hosts and companions for an included tour dinner.
Day 4 – PAARL
1st ODI South Africa v England, Boland Park, Paarl
Transfers provided to/from the ground.
Day 5 – SOMERSET WEST
Day at leisure at the Lord Charles Hotel. Optional wine tasting or perhaps head to the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
Day 6 – SOMERSET WEST TO BLOEMFONTEIN
Following breakfast transfer to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Kimberley. On arrival in Kimberley transfer by road to Bloemfontein and check into your hotel for a 4 night stay.
Day 7 – BLOEMFONTEIN
2nd ODI South Africa v England, Bloemfontein
Transfers provided to/from the ground.
Day 8 – BLOEMFONTEIN
Day at leisure in Bloemfontein.
Day 9 – BLOEMFONTEIN
3rd ODI South Africa v England, Bloemfontein
Transfers provided to/from the ground.
Day 10 – BLOEMFONTEIN to PILANESBERG
After breakfast, check out of your hotel. You will then be transferred to Pilanesberg where you will check in at the Kwa Maritane Game Reserve for two nights on a full board basis. Shortly after arrival you will enjoy your first Game Drive followed by an evening at leisure.
Day 11 – PILANESBERG
Early morning Game Drive this morning, with breakfast on return to the Game Lodge. At leisure to enjoy the Lodge facilities which include a watering hole, viewed from the Lodge balcony or from a hideout up close. Late afternoon enjoy another Game Drive followed by an evening at leisure.
Day 12 – PILANESBERG to UK
Early morning Game Drive this morning followed by breakfast. Check out of your room and join the transfer to Johannesburg for your return late overnight flight back to the UK.
Day 13 – End of tour
Arrive back in UK
PRICE & Inclusions
England ODI Tour to South Africa Tour From:
Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing
Lord Charles Somerset West, City Lodge Bloemfontein & Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge
£3999 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.
Single Supplement add on £749 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
- Domestic flight from Cape Town to Kimberley including transfer to Bloemfontein Hotel
- Overland travel from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
- Match ticket to 1st ODI in Paarl, 10th January 2027
- Match ticket to 2nd ODI in Bloemfontein, 13th January 2027
- Match ticket to 3rd ODI in Bloemfontein, 15th January 2027
- 8 nights’ accommodation on a B&B basis
- 2 nights’ accommodation on a Full Board basis
- Welcome drinks
- LWTL Tour Dinner - 9th January
- Services of an LWTL Tour Manager
- LWTL Merchandise Pack
Tour excludes
- Travel insurance
- Meals other than where specified
- Optional excursions
TOUR HOTELS
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.
3* City Lodge Hotel, Bloemfontein (SOLD OUT)
Offering an outdoor pool and fitness centre, City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein is set in Bloemfontein in the Free State Region, 700 metres from Mega World. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Enjoy a cup of tea while looking out at the pool or garden. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. Oliewenhuis Art Gallery is 1.9 km from City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein, while JBN Hertzog is 10 km from the property.
3* Premier Splendid Inn Bloemfontein
Comfortable Accommodations: Premier Splendid Inn Bloemfontein in Bloemfontein offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and city views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a terrace, restaurant, and bar. The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves local and South African cuisine with halal and vegan options. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, and full English/Irish selections. Convenient Location: Located 9 km from Bram Fischer International Airport, the hotel is a short walk from the National Museum Bloemfontein. Nearby attractions include Oliewenhuis Art Gallery and Preller Square. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and room cleanliness.
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
£3999 per person sharing
Single Supplement: £749
10 Nights from the 8th Jan 2027
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