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The Middle Order Tour
2nd Test Durban & 3rd Test Cape Town |
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Wed 23 Dec – Sat 09 Jan (18 days) |
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Option to start with a fully escorted, luxury wildlife safari at Pilanesberg National Park, before the main tour which arrives into Durban on Christmas Eve in time for a very special Christmas Day and then the iconic Boxing Day Test at Kingsmead. Fly down to Cape Town for a fantastic New Year’s Eve party, some superb sightseeing and the New Year’s Test at Newlands. Following the cricket, you can choose to extend your tour to the famous Garden Route and/or a safari and/or the awesome Victoria Falls in Zambia. |
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Tour Prices
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Premium Economy Upgrade |
Upper Class Upgrade |
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Middle Order Tour |
£3,750 |
£4,700 |
£600 |
on request |
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Safari Option
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Garden Route Option |
£550 |
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Vic Falls Option
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£1,600 |
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TOUR ITINERARY |
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Pre Tour Safari Option |
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Sun 20 Dec |
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Depart London Heathrow at 18:00 on Virgin Atlantic flight VS601 |
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Mon 21 Dec |
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Upon arrival at Johannesburg at 07:05, transfer by coach (3 hours) to the Bakubung Game Lodge in Pilanesberg National Park. Early evening, enjoy your first, unforgettable open-topped safari, followed by an open air dinner at the traditional 'boma' |
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Tue 22 -
Wed 23 Dec |
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Two days to enjoy further game drives (2 per day), relax in the peaceful surroundings of the game lodge, or get more active at nearby Sun City with its Championship golf courses and various themed attractions. Dinner included both nights |
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Thu 24 Dec |
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Final chance for an early morning game drive, before departing Pilanesberg by coach to Johannesburg airport for our flight to Durban. Upon arrival transfer by coach to the Southern Sun North Beach Hotel for check in |
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Wed 23 Dec |
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Depart London Heathrow at 18:00 on Virgin Atlantic flight VS601 |
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Thu 24 Dec |
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Upon arrival at Johannesburg at 07:05, transit through the airport for an internal flight to Durban. Upon arrival in Durban, transfer by coach to the Southern Sun North Beach Hotel for check in |
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Fri 25 Dec |
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CHRISTMAS DAY
Enjoy Christmas day at the luxurious Hotel Izulu, situated north of Durban overlooking the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a champagne reception, followed by a sumptuous three course Christmas lunch and drinks |
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Sat 26 –
Wed 30 Dec |
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2nd Test, Kingsmead, Durban
With its close proximity to the sea, Kingsmead generally provides plenty of sideways movement for the bowlers which, in turn, helps ensure a 'result' more often than not. Daily coach transfers included |
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Sun 27 Dec |
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Cricket Cocktail Party this evening, featuring a famous cricket personality |
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Thu 31 Dec |
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NEW YEAR'S EVE
Fly from Durban to Cape Town. Upon arrival check into the Protea President Hotel.
This evening we join the New Year's celebrations on the V&A Waterfront at the brilliantly located Quay 4 Restaurant for a 5 course dinner, drinks, a live band and midnight fireworks to welcome in the New Year! |
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Fri 01 Jan |
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Morning at leisure. Afternoon boat trip to fascinating Robben Island – Nelson Mandela’s former prison home |
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Sat 02 Jan |
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Full day tour to Cape Peninsular visiting Hout Bay, Duiker Island to see the seals, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach to visit the African Penguins. Lunch included |
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Sun 03 –
Thu 07 Jan |
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3rd Test, Newlands, Cape Town
Newlands is the Lord’s of South Africa. Incredibly picturesque and well attended, the New Year’s Test is an event not to be missed! And with generally brilliant weather and a pitch offering something for everyone, a result is almost guaranteed. Daily coach transfers included |
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Thu 07 Jan |
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Join us this evening for our gala farewell dinner, including 3 courses and wine |
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Fri 08 Jan |
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Depart Cape Town at 22:40 on Virgin Atlantic flight VS604 |
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Sat 09 Jan |
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Arrive London Heathrow, Terminal 3 at 09:00 |
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HOTEL
Bakubung Bush Lodge, Pilanesberg National Park
- 4 Star
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this superb lodge. Built in a horseshoe shape enabling guests to watch hippos bathing in the central waterhole. Activities include floodlit tennis, volleyball, action cricket, board games, table tennis and darts.
www.legacyhotels.co.za |
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HOTEL
Southern Sun North Beach Hotel, Durban –
4 Star
The hotel is located on Durban's scenic Golden Mile, guaranteeing all rooms stunning ocean views! Cross the road to world-renowned surfers' paradise, North Beach. Within easy reach of all Durban’s main attractions including Kingsmead.
www.southernsun.com |
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HOTEL
Protea President Hotel, Cape Town – 4 Star
Overlooking beautiful Bantry Bay, the President is only 10 minutes from the V & A Waterfront,
and 5 minutes from Clifton Beach.
www.protea-hotels.co.za |
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