Leinster Rugby South Africa Tour Itinerary
DAY 1 – FLIGHT FROM DUBLIN TO JOHANNERBURG
Meet the JWT Travel rep at Dublin airport, 3 hours before departure.
14:20 – 00:50 EK0772 Flight from Dublin to Dubai
04:05 – 10:15 EK761 Flight from Dubai to Johannesburg
DAY 2 – ARRIVAL IN JOHANNESBURG
On arrival, the group will be welcomed by our local rep and travel by coach to the hotel in Johannesburg.
You will have free time to relax or take a local tour to explore the city.
DAY 3 – MATCH DAY
We have organised a pre match lunch for the group to enjoy together before travelling together to the match.
Lions v Leinster
Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Kick Off at 13.30 local time
DAY 4/5 – PILANESBURG NATIONAL PARK
Transfer by coach to Bakabung Bush Lodge at the Pilanesburg National Park where we will be spending two nights and enjoy two safari activities each day.
We will be staying at the beautiful Bakabung Bush Lodge with all meals included.
Bakubung Bush Lodge is located within the Pilanesberg National Park, a 57 000-hectare Big Five game reserve.
The lodge offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, kids playground, tennis courts, a gym, a wildlife centre, and a volleyball court. Guests can savour authentic South African cuisine and refreshing sundowners at various on-site venues, including the Marula Grill Restaurant, Bush Boma, Thutiwa Pool Bar, and Motswedi Ladies Bar.
Adventure seekers can enjoy guided game drives and bush walks, providing an up-close and personal encounter with the wonders of the African wilderness.
DAY 6 – TRAVEL TO CAPE TOWN
Today we will fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town. At the airport we will be collected and transfer to our hotel.
Tonight, the group will enjoy together an immersive African Dining Experience at Gold Restaurant, often referred to as a taste safari.
This vibrant restaurant promises an evening of wining and dining in scintillating African style. This 14 course set menu is authentically Cape Malay and African cuisine, while guests are entertained by live performances near their table. Gold restaurant inspires and immerses guests into the spirit of Africa while they savour delicious cuisine.
DAY 7 – DAY TOUR OF CAPE TOWN
Our full day tour of Cape Town includes a trip to Table Mountain with Fast track ticket and visit to Cape of Good Hope including Cape Point Funicular. The group will enjoy lunch together and we will also visit Boulders Penguin Colony, a protected colony of African Penguin, one of only a handful found worldwide.
DAY 8 – WINE TOUR
Full day Winelands tour, visiting Waterford Estate and other winery to be confirmed.
DAY 9 – TRAVEL TO DURBAN
Flight from Cape Town to Durban. The group will be transferred with a local guide to the hotel in Umhlanga, Durban. Umhlanga sits on the eastern coast of South Africa in the vibrant city of Durban, with easy access to several popular beaches, such as Umhlanga Beach and Bronze Beach.
DAY 10 – MATCH DAY
The group will enjoy a pre-match lunch together before going to the match:
Hollywoodbets Sharks v Leinster
Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban
Kick off at 18.30 local time
DAY 11- FLIGHT FROM DURBAN TO DUBLIN VIA DUBAI
The group will travel to the airport with the support of our reps for the flight back to Dublin, via Dubai.
18:40 – 05:00 EK776 Flight from Durban to Dubai
07:25 – 12:20EK161 Flight from Dubai to Dublin
DAY 12 – ARRIVE IN DUBLIN
