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BRITISH & IRISH LIONS
V
SPRINGBOKS

SUPPORTERS TOUR
17th JUNE to 4th JULY 2009

This 17 night Lions' supporters' tour includes a tickets and corprate hospitality packge to the three main Lions v Springbok Test Matches in Durban, Tshwane (Pretoria) and Johannesburg, all transport and accommodation. The tour covers KwaZulu Natal, the Drakensberg Mountains, Durban and the south coast beaches, St Lucia and the Umfolozi Reserve, Loskop Dam Nature Reserve, the northern Mountain Panorama and The Kruger National Park before finally ending in Johannesburg. 

Day

Location – Route

Overnight & basis

17th June Daylight flight from London to Johannesburg.  On arrival, met and transferred immediately to hotel.

 KLM in economy class from London Heathrow to Johannesburg 06h30-21h25
1 night at the City Lodge Airport Hotel on a B&B basis. 

18th June Luxury air conditioned coach transfer to Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu Natal (approx 4 hours).2 nights at The Nest B&B basis in a MountainView or Premier Garden Rondavel accommodation.
19th June At The Nest Golf, horse riding, mountain hiking trails, excursions, tennis, paintballing and fly fishing.
20th JuneTransfer about 2 hours to, Umkomaas, near Durban on the Indian Ocean Coast.
Match Day - 1st Test - Kings Park

2 nights at Ocean Park Guest House on a B&B basis in a standard room ensuite.12h00 depart for the Kings Park Stadium. Included with your ticket are lunch with drinks & post match hospitality Braai/BBQ with drinks in the adjoining tented village.

21st JuneAt Ocean Park, Umkomaas, Durban.

Free day. Optional activities include beach, golf, surfing, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, shark reef & caves.

22nd June

Transfer about 5 hours north to St Lucia. (Those attending Lions v Emerging Springbok match in Cape Town are dropped at Durban airport).

4 nights at Kwathabeng Sandy Place. B&B. Afternoon cruise on Lake St Lucia Estuary.
23rd June At Kwathabeng, Sandy Lane, St Lucia.Visit to the Damazulu Cultural Village with lunch. In the afternoon watch the Lions v Emerging Springboks match in Sports Bar.
24th June At Kwathabeng, Sandy Lane, St Lucia.
Those in Cape Town fly back and rejoin group.		A days game viewing in the Umfolozi Game Reserve
25th June At Kwathabeng, Sandy LaneFree day. Optional activities include beach, fishing, birdwatching, water safaris & game drives 
26th June Continue north and west about 5 hours by coach along the borders of Swaziland to the Middleberg region and on to the Loskop Dam and Nature Reserve.

3 nights at Loskopforever Resort B&B basis in a standard room. Bird watching, hiking, game viewing, fishing, golf, horseback riding, and paint balling. Optional guided industrial tours to see working collieries & steel plants. Agricultural tours to an ostrich farm, show farm, citrus farms, vineyards, ceramic factory, cotton gin, crocodile farm and grape farm.

Supporters

Ellis Park- Johannesburg

27th June

At Loskop Dam and Nature Reserve
Match Day - 2nd Test - Loftus Versfeld Stadium

Drive about 90 minutes to Tshwane (Pretoria) for the Second Test. Included with your ticket are lunch with drinks & post match hospitality Braai/BBQ with drinks in the adjoining tented village. Return to Middleberg in the late evening.
28th June At Loskop Dam and Nature ReserveRelax at the reserve with game drives, fishing and evening boat cruise.
29th June  Continue NE to the Panorama route, Lydenberg Sabie and Graskop.

En route see Gods Window and Three Rondavels and continue to Hazyview.
1 night at Rissington Inn B&B basis in superior or deluxe cottage.

30th June Continue on to the Kruger National Park1 night at a National Park Rest Camp Lower Sabie /Skukuza (or similiar) on a B&B basis in an ensuite Cottage/Rondavel. Optional 4x4 game drive.
1st July          Full day in the National Park game viewing1 night at National Park Rest Camp Berg-en Dal (or similar) B&B basis in a cottage en suite. Opportunity to take a guided game walk or 4x4 night drive.
2nd JulyContinue north about 2½ hours to Balule Private Reserve1 night at Hongonyi Safari Lodge full board basis in a standard room and cottage en suite, with Big 5 guided game drives and walks.
3rd July

After a morning game drive, continue westwards, about 5 hours drive to Johannesburg.

1 night at Sandton City Lodge B&B in a standard room. No arrangements. Free evening.

4th July

Spend the morning at Sandton City or take an optional Gold Reef City or Soweto Township guided tour.
Match Day - 3rd Test - Ellis Park Stadium

Afternoon Hosptality at Ellis Park Stadium for the Third Test. Included with your ticket are lunch with drinks & post match hospitality Braai/BBQ with drinks in the adjoining tented village. 20h30 depart for the Airport and fly on KLM departing 23h25
5th July Arrive London 13h50

4x4 guided game drive

Rissington Inn - main entrance

Typical accommodation


Price £3,395.00 per person

Includes:

·  International return flights in economy class and airport taxes as stated.
·  Food and accommodation in double/twin room on basis stated.
·  All transfers as stated in an air-conditioned coach with tour guide..
·  Game drives and activities as specified.
.  Test Match ticket per person for 3 Lions Test Matches as specified situated between 22m try-line.
.  Pre & post corporate hospiality at the stadium/tented village including pre-match lunch, post-match BBQ/Briaa both with soft 
   drinks, local spirits, beer and wine.
.  Tour gift.
.  St Lucia Estuary Cruise.
.  Damazulu Cultural Tour and lunch.
.  Game drive in the Umfolozi Reserve on 24/06.
.  Evening boat cruise on the Loskop Dam.
.  3 days entry fees to the Kruger National Park.
.  Safari activities - morning and evening game drive/guided bush walk at Hongonyi Safari Lodge.
·  SATOUR levies.

Excludes:

· Travel medical and cancellation holiday insurance. Available on request or on our web site at Insurance
· Meals where not stated.
· Items of a personal nature i.e. room service, laundry, gratuities, drinks and telephone etc.
· Visas, UK passport holders do not require Visas for South Africa but your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date
  of departure from S.A. and have 2 spare  pages for use by immigration. You may be refused entry on arrival in SA if you do not 
  comply with these requirements.
. Optional breakaway match and night in Cape Town to see the Lions v Emerging Springboks. Price to be notified.

Please note:

. It is essential to take anti-malaria precautions when visiting Mpumalanga, Natal Northern Province and certain parts of the Free State.
· Please contact your GP for up to date information on inoculations required for your trip. Entry and immunisation requirements are
  available by country at the  World Health Organisation. In the UKBritish Airways Travel Clinicsand MASTA(click find your nearest
  clinic) both provide an efficient commercial service in most major  cities in the UK.
· You may be asked to sign an indemnity waiver on arrival at most game lodges. Please be aware that this is standard practice.
· Although days in Africa are generally warm, it can sometimes be cold in the Drakensberg Mountains, there is a possibility of snow at
  altitude in June, and on the early morning and evening game drives when the sun is down. It is therefore important to take a fleece or 
  warm jacket. Please read our pre departure advice notes or check with us by telephone.
. The price quoted above is subject to confirmation and availabilty.


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