Soccer South Africa (Cape Town/Kysna/Johannesburg,
Tour/all ages
Location:  Cape Town, South Africa
Dates:  Year-Round tour
Priced from:  $2500 (USD)

Profile: With the world's largest soccer showcase set to grace the African continent for the first time in history. 4 Tors has added this wonderful African experience to expose teams to the African culture in one of the most naturally beautiful cites in the world where the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic Ocean. Play soccer against local teams in front of large crowds, spend time on a game Safari, learn the intricate ways of the Xhosa, Pedi and Zulu tribes, dine at the table top restaurant overlooking Robben Island or go whale watching at Plenttenberg Bay. This tour can be combined with a world cup experience in 2010.

Amenities:
  • Return airfare to South Africa
  • Domestic airfare for flight between George and Johannesburg.
  • 4 nights stay in 3 star accommodations while in Cape Town with a half board meal plan. (Please see itinerary for meal arrangements)
  • 2 nights stay in 3 star accommodations while in Kynsna with a half board meal plan. (Please see itinerary for meal arrangements)
  • 1 nights stay in budget accommodations at the Pilansberg Game Park with a half board meal plan.
  • 2 nights stay in 3 star accommodations while in Johannesburg with a half board meal plan.
  • Organisation of 4 friendly games vs local South African opponents
  • Temporary membership of Hamiltons rugby and sports club in Cape Town for training
  • All costs associated with pitch and venue hire and contributions to post match food and drinks.
  • All transportation, bus transfers, ferry, pick-ups, taxes and tolls
  • A South African Braai (BBQ) at Camps Bay Soccer Club.
  • The Garden Route excursion
  • Sunset game drive at Pilansberg Game Park (Included in tour cost)
  • Optional visit to Animal research center while in Johannesburg.
  • Guided sightseeing visit of Johannesburg
  • General excursions including Table Mountain and The Newlands Stadium Tour, entrance to Boulders, the Cape Point reserve, Cape Town Aquarium, and the Botanic Gardens.
  • Supplemental health insurance for all players.
  • Not Included: Lunches, beverages, tips, entry ticket at visits unless noted.
Itinerary

DayDescription
1Depart North America for Cape Town, South Africa
2Arrive Cape Town, meet and greet with tour guide followed by transfer to accommodations for a 4 night stay. The remainder of the day can be spent at leisure exploring local site on your own. Fields will be accessible for team training throughtout the tour. Dinner at hotel.
3After breakfast, prepare for a once in a lifetime sightseeing excursion to the top of Table Mountain via cable car. Once on top, enjoy the breath taking view of the city, Lions Head and Robben Island. Lunch will be taken at Table Top Restaurant with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure followed by friendly game #1 versus local South African opponents Post match reception followed by dinner on own.
4After breakfast, prepare for a breath taking sightseeing journey from the Cape’s Penisula to the Cape of Good Hope (where the Atlantic meets the Indian Ocean). Travel to Cape Point via Muizenberg, False Bay, Simonstown naval port and Boulders for a visit to the Jackass Penguin colony. On the way back, travel via the spectacular Chapmans Peak onto Camps Bay for an informal early evening game of beach football and time in the resort. This evening enjoy a South African Braai (BBQ) at the town’s football club
5After breakfast, prepare for a visit to Newlands stadium, the South African Institute of Sport and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Lunch at the Kirstenbosch Garden Restaurant with the afternoon at leisure followed by friendly game #2 versus local South African opponents Post match reception followed by dinner on own.
6After breakfast, prepare for early morning transfer to Knysna through Mossel Bay along the Garden Route. En route, we will stop at Victoria’s Bay to have lunch in this small picturesque surfing village. Arrive Kynsna, check into the Ashmead Lagoonside resort and the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the lagoon. Dinner on your own.
7Breakfast followed by transfer to Plenttenberg Bay, a beautiful resort known as the ‘Millionaires Playground’ and South Africa’s premiere beach resort. Lunch in Plenttenberg. Spend the day at leisure before returning to Knysna for friendly game #3 versus local South African opponents. Post match reception followed by dinner on own.
8Breakfast, transfer to George for flight to Johannesburg. Arrive Johannesburg, transfer to Pilansberg Game Park (3 hour drive) for a sunset game drive follwed by dinner. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
9Optional morning game drive followed by breakfast. After breakfast transfer to Johannesburg for a two night stay at the Lesedi African Lodge. This is a once in a lifetime cultural experience with a close up look at the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele tribes of Africa. This evening, prepare for a welcome tour of Lesedi followed by participation in a pan African feast. Evening at leisure.
10Breakfast followed by guided sightseeing tour of Johannesburg. Lunch will be taken at the Gold Reef restaurant with spare time for sightseeeing and shopping before transferring for your final friendly game versus local South African opponents. Post match reception followed by dinner on own.
11Breakfast, followed by a optional visit to a local animal reserve center or to Johannesburg for additional shopping and sightseeing on your own. In the evening transfer to airport for trip home.