BRITISH & IRISH LIONS TOURS 2009 RAINBOW NATION TOUR
4 1st / 2nd & 3rd TESTS PLUS ONE EXTRA (EMERGING SPRINGBOKS) OPTION 1 / OPTION 2
Travel Portfolio.com is an authorised sub-agent of Sportsworld; who is an official licenced operator for the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 2009.
We, therefore, have official test match tickets included in all our packages.
Price includes all accommodation, flights, tours, transfers,
excursions and safaris, starting from £3995 per person
RAINBOW NATION TOUR 4
1st / 2nd & 3rd TESTS PLUS ONE EXTRA
(EMERGING SPRINGBOKS) OPTION 1
Double rooms can be used as singles or doubles.
18 June
Overnight flight to Johannesburg
19 June
Arrive Johannesburg. Met and transferred to your Durban
flight. Arrive Durban and transfer to your chosen Hotel.
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HILTON HOTEL - DURBAN |
Hilton Durban hotel, located right next to the International Convention Centre. Swim in the outdoor pool, de-stress in the spa or laze on the beaches half a mile away.
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Saturday 20th June
Return ABSA Stadium Transfer
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ABSA STADIUM - DURBAN |
There is a good chance that with all of the attractions, you may never run out of things do to. Also known as Kings Park Stadium, the 55,000 seat ABSA Stadium was originally built in 1891 and was extensively renovated in the mid-1990s. It is also home to the Sharks as well as soccer's Golden Arrows and AmaZulu Football Club.
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Sunday 21st June
A day at leisure to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the hotel and the pleasant sub-tropical climate.
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DURBAN |
Monday 22nd June
Transfer to DURBAN AIRPORT - Flight to CAPE TOWN.
Transfer to Les Spledida South Africa.
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CAPE TOWN |
Tuesday 23rd June
Return Stadium Transfer.
Wednesday 24th June
Day at Leisure
Thursday 25th June
Day at Leisure
Friday 26th June
Transfer to CAPE TOWN AIRPORT - Flight to JNB AIRPORT - Transfer to The Villas
Saturday 27th June
transfer to Loftus Versveld Stadium. (Pretoria)
2nd Test – Lions v Springbok – Kick off 3pm – official match tickets included
After the match, return to the hotel.
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LOFTUS VERSVELD STADIUM |
Sunday 28th June
Day at Leisure
Monday 29th June
Transfer to Kruger National Park- Satara Rest Camp
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SATARA CAMP - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK |
Satara Camp is the Kruger National Park's third biggest rest camp, providing accommodation and lodging for more than 400 guests in huts arranged in 7 concentric circles, facing inwards in protective laager fashion.
Satara is regarded as one of the best game viewing areas in the park and is particularly noted for the big cats, with Lion, Leopard and Cheetah recorded regularly. General game includes Blue Wildebeest, Zebra, Waterbuck, Giraffe and the ubiquitous Impala. Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant are also easily seen. Of the smaller animals, the Honey badger is something to look out for on this South Africa safari. At night spotted hyena regularly whoop from the camp's perimeter while the repetitive sonar chink of fruit bats blends with the chirp of cicada and cricket.
The prime bungalows along the eastern perimeter allow visitors to glimpse the Hyenas that scavenge outside the fence at night. Satara Camp which is located in the centre of the Kruger National Park in South Africa, stakes its reputation on being one of the best spots in the world for viewing Lion, Leopard and Cheetah, because of the fertile grazing land found in the area which attracts vast herds of Antelope.
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The Kruger Park area is the size of a small country. Over a million visitors stay here annually at the various lodges and rest camps. Here the wildlife at its best and home to the big five. The most impressive aspect of this natural heritage area is its immense size and scale. This requires enormous effort and responsibility to manage and maintain. We are proud of its first class standard of eco-tourism. A flagship of South African National Parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of flora and fauna.
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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK |
Tuesday 30th June
Day at Leisure
Wednesday 01st July
Transfer to Berg-en-Dal rest camp Kruger National Park
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BERG EN DAL REST CAMP - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK |
The buildings in Berg en Dal Restcamp, Kruger National Park are set within natural bush and the gardens planted with flowering shrubs and aloes, leaving much of the natural habitat unchanged within the camp. Berg en Dal is one of the newest camps in the Kruger National Park and offers visitors outstanding accommodation and lodging facilities. Berg en Dal Restcamp, Kruger National Park, was opened in 1984, meaning 'mountain and dale' aptly named for its superb location. Great care has been taken to preserve the natural vegetation in the camp area, which comprises Malelane Mountain Bushveld (woodland), attracting a variety of grazers. The area hosts White Rhino, Kudu, Impala, Giraffe, some Elephant, Reedbuck, Klipspringer, Grey Rhebok and warthog. |
Thursday 02nd July
Transfer to
Johannesburg - City Lodge Katherine Street
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KATHERINE STREET CITY LODGE |
This City Lodge property in the heart of upmarket Sandton offers the perfect Johannesburg location for an unbeatable price. Situated 30 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport, the hotel is just two kilometers from Sandon City, Nelson Mandela Square and Village Walk shopping centres. Dining options in the lively area include Japanese, Italian, Portuguese and African delicacies. The hotel's park-like courtyard provides a peaceful sanctuary after a day of meetings and shopping, and guests can enjoy a cool dip in the swimming pool or share a few drinks over conversation at the Sundowner Bar. The on-site restaurant is perfect for a quick bite to eat before exploring the wonders of Johannesburg. Experience the vibrancy of sophisticated Sandton by staying at the City Lodge Hotel on Katherine Street. |
Friday 03rd July
Day at Leisure
Saturday 04th July
Ttransfer to Ellis Park Stadium
3rd Test – Lions v Springbok– kick off 3pm – official match tickets included
After the match you will be transferred back to the Hotel
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ELLIS PARK STADIUM |
Sunday 05th July
Final day of tour Transfer to Johannesburg Airport
TO GET A QUOTE
FILL IN THE QUOTATION FORM OR CALL
0800-011-2707 / +44 (0)207 8433 503
Per person
£3995
per person included flights etc and all arrangements.
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RAINBOW NATION TOUR 4 1st /
2nd & 3rd TESTS PLUS ONE EXTRA (EMERGING
SPRINGBOKS)OPTION
2
Double rooms can be used as singles or doubles.
18 June
Overnight flight to Johannesburg
19 June
Arrive Johannesburg. Met and transferred to your Durban flight. Arrive Durban and transfer to your chosen Hotel.
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CITY LODGE - UMHLANGA |
Ideally situated next to the upmarket Gateway shopping and entertainment complex, City Lodge Umhlanga Ridge blends into the surroundings of its modern environment.
Durban is just minutes away on the adjacent freeway, as is the city’s international airport. The five-storey hotel is in the heart of the new business district that has emerged in the Umhlanga area. It is also a short drive from Umhlanga’s popular promenade and beach front.
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Saturday 20th June
Return ABSA Stadium Transfer
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ABSA STADIUM - DURBAN |
There is a good chance that with all of the attractions, you may never run out of things do to. Also known as Kings Park Stadium, the 55,000 seat ABSA Stadium was originally built in 1891 and was extensively renovated in the mid-1990s. It is also home to the Sharks as well as soccer's Golden Arrows and AmaZulu Football Club.
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Sunday 21st June
A day at leisure
Monday 22nd June
Transfer to Durban Airport - Flight to Cape
Town. Arrive Cape Town Airport - Transfer to Protea Seapoint
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CAPE TOWN |
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PROTEA SEAPOINT
HOTEL |
Where long white beaches beckon with majestic Table Mountain and Lions Head in the background, the Mediterranean-style Protea Hotel Sea Point is on the doorstep of the Atlantic Ocean. Within easy reach of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the Protea Hotel Sea Point is near to many famous attractions, the wine routes and beaches of the Cape.
Sightseeing trips can include Cape Point, Table Mountain`s cableway or the Castle, while evening entertainment in Sea Point includes a vibrant nightlife offering theaters, late-night hot spots, as well as a host of restaurants and pubs.
Tuesday 23rd June
Return Stadium Transfer.
Wednesday 24th June
Day at Leisure
Thursday 25th June
Day at Leisure
Friday 26th June
Transfer to Cape town Air Port - Flight to Johannesburg Airport - Transfer to Court Classique
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COURT CLASSIQUE |
Court Classique Pretoria nestles in the exclusive suburb Arcadia with easy access to the city's business district, as well as a host of fine restaurants, cinemas and shops. Offering the service and style of a luxury hotel, the Court Classique has been designed to offer you the convenience of home facilities.
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Saturday 27th June
transfer to Loftus Versveld Stadium. (Pretoria)
2nd Test – Lions v Springbok – Kick off 3pm – official match tickets included
After the match, return to the hotel.
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LOFTUS VERSVELD STADIUM |
Sunday 28th June
Day at Leisure
Monday 29th June
Transfer to Kruger National Park- Satara Rest Camp
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SATARA CAMP - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK |
Satara Camp is the Kruger National Park's third biggest rest camp, providing accommodation and lodging for more than 400 guests in huts arranged in 7 concentric circles, facing inwards in protective laager fashion.
Satara is regarded as one of the best game viewing areas in the park and is particularly noted for the big cats, with Lion, Leopard and Cheetah recorded regularly. General game includes Blue Wildebeest, Zebra, Waterbuck, Giraffe and the ubiquitous Impala. Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant are also easily seen. Of the smaller animals, the Honey badger is something to look out for on this South Africa safari. At night spotted hyena regularly whoop from the camp's perimeter while the repetitive sonar chink of fruit bats blends with the chirp of cicada and cricket.
The prime bungalows along the eastern perimeter allow visitors to glimpse the Hyenas that scavenge outside the fence at night. Satara Camp which is located in the centre of the Kruger National Park in South Africa, stakes its reputation on being one of the best spots in the world for viewing Lion, Leopard and Cheetah, because of the fertile grazing land found in the area which attracts vast herds of Antelope.
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The Kruger Park area is the size of a small country. Over a million visitors stay here annually at the various lodges and rest camps. Here the wildlife at its best and home to the big five. The most impressive aspect of this natural heritage area is its immense size and scale. This requires enormous effort and responsibility to manage and maintain. We are proud of its first class standard of eco-tourism. A flagship of South African National Parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of flora and fauna.
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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK |
Tuesday 30th June
Day at Leisure
Wednesday 01st July
Transfer to Berg-en-Dal rest camp Kruger National Park
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BERG EN DAL REST CAMP - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK |
The buildings in Berg en Dal Restcamp, Kruger National Park are set within natural bush and the gardens planted with flowering shrubs and aloes, leaving much of the natural habitat unchanged within the camp. Berg en Dal is one of the newest camps in the Kruger National Park and offers visitors outstanding accommodation and lodging facilities. Berg en Dal Restcamp, Kruger National Park, was opened in 1984, meaning 'mountain and dale' aptly named for its superb location. Great care has been taken to preserve the natural vegetation in the camp area, which comprises Malelane Mountain Bushveld (woodland), attracting a variety of grazers. The area hosts White Rhino, Kudu, Impala, Giraffe, some Elephant, Reedbuck, Klipspringer, Grey Rhebok and warthog. |
Thursday 02nd July
Transfer to
Johannesburg - City Lodge Katherine Street
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KATHERINE STREET CITY LODGE |
This City Lodge property in the heart of upmarket Sandton offers the perfect Johannesburg location for an unbeatable price. Situated 30 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport, the hotel is just two kilometers from Sandon City, Nelson Mandela Square and Village Walk shopping centres. Dining options in the lively area include Japanese, Italian, Portuguese and African delicacies. The hotel's park-like courtyard provides a peaceful sanctuary after a day of meetings and shopping, and guests can enjoy a cool dip in the swimming pool or share a few drinks over conversation at the Sundowner Bar. The on-site restaurant is perfect for a quick bite to eat before exploring the wonders of Johannesburg. Experience the vibrancy of sophisticated Sandton by staying at the City Lodge Hotel on Katherine Street. |
Friday 03rd July
Day at Leisure
Saturday 04th July
Ttransfer to Ellis Park Stadium
3rd Test – Lions v Springbok– kick off 3pm – official match tickets included
After the match you will be transferred back to the Hotel
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ELLIS PARK STADIUM |
Sunday 05th July
Final day of tour Transfer to Johannesburg Airport
TO GET A QUOTE
FILL IN THE QUOTATION FORM OR CALL
0800-011-2707 / +44 (0)207 8433 503
Per person
£3995
per person included flights etc and all arrangements.