NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP ENGLAND TO SOUTH AFRICA
Join LWTL in South Africa as England take on the World Champion Springboks in Johannesburg on the 4th July 2026. Package includes flights, accommodation, match ticket, transfers and an option for a Big 5 Wildlife safari.
Tour Highlights:
- Return international flights from UK to South Africa
- Guaranteed match ticket to South Africa v England, 4th July 2026
- 4 nights accommodation in a centrally located 4* hotel including breakfast
- Tour Manager throughout
Johannesburg, affectionately known as Jozi, Joburg, or eGoli (City of Gold), is the largest city in South Africa and the economic engine of the African continent. Located in the Gauteng province, it is a bustling, cosmopolitan metropolis built on a history of gold mining, having grown from a tented camp in 1886 into a sprawling, modern, and high-energy city.
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
SOUTH AFRICA v ENGLAND – kick-off: TBC
Post match, transfer back to the hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
PRICE & Inclusions
ENGLAND RUGBY TOUR TO SOUTH AFRICA:
From £1989 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room B&B
Sole occupancy supplement add on £199 to the above price.
Price subject to flight choice/availability – please call 01386 808600 to book
2 NIGHT BIG 5 SAFARI EXTENSION:
Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge, Pilanesburg (6th - 8th July 2026)
£629 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.
Single Supplement add on £319 to the above price.
- Transfer from the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton to Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge
- 2 nights accommodation at Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge on a FULL BOARD BASIS (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- 4x Open Top Big 5 Safari game drives
- Transfer from Kwa Maritane to Or Tambo Airport (2.5 hours)
- LWTL Tour Manager in attendance
Call our experienced team on 01386 808600, info@livingwiththelions.co.uk or
Tour includes
- Return international flights from the UK to Johannesburg
- 4 Nights accommodation on a B&B basis
- Guaranteed match ticket to South Africa v England, 4th July 2026 (Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg)
- Half Day Soweto Tour including lunch
- Return airport and match day transfers
- Welcome drinks function
- Pre-match lunch
- LWTL Merchandise Pack (Polo shirt and cap)
- LWTL Tour Manager in attendance
Tour excludes
- Travel insurance
- Meals other than where specified
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, Pilanesburg
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
£1989 per person sharing
Single Supplement: £199
4 nights from 2nd July 2026
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