South Africa - Birds & Cricket: Cape Town Test Match

Tour Code: ZAF16

A 10-day wildlife and cricket tour to South Africa's Western Cape to enjoy up to five days of Test Match cricket between England and South Africa and the abundant wildlife of the Cape Peninsula.

We hope to run this tour in the future, but have not yet finalised dates and prices. To be added to a waiting list and be informed when details are confirmed, please click on the register interest button, or phone 01962 733051.
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

For those who love both wildlife and cricket, this tour offers the opportunity to combine these two great passions. In December 2026 and January 2027, the England cricket team will be playing three Test Matches against South Africa (The Proteas) at the world-famous Newland's Cricket Ground in Cape Town. This tour includes up to five days of cricket at the third test match between 3rd to 7th January 2027. Around this sporting spectacle we will explore the Cape Peninsula in search of the spectacular wildlife of South Africa's Western Cape, 

  • Spectacular scenery of South Africa’s Western Cape
  • Cape Town, Table Mountain & Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
  • Enjoy up to five days of Test Cricket at the world famous Newland’s Cricket Ground
  • Explore the Cape Peninsula
  • Cape Sugarbird, African Penguin, Cape Grassbird Bontebok, Cape Ful Seal & many others
  • Led by expert naturalist guides

Grading

Grade A. This is an easy tour suitable for those with an average fitness level who enjoy cricket and birdwatching. Walks are on mostly gentle terrain, although it should be noted that some of the trails on the Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain can be steep and uneven in places.

DETAILED INFORMATION
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2/3
Cape Town
Day 4/7
England vs South Africa Test Match
Day 8
Cape Town
Day 9
Depart Cape Town
Day 10
Arrive London
What's Included

What's Included?

  • Flights
  • Accommodation:

    We will be based in a comfortable guesthouse in the Newlands district of Cape Town within easy reach of the cricket ground

     

  • Food:

    Breakfasts and dinners are included from dinner on Day 2 to breakfast on Day 9. Lunches are excluded and you should budget for around £100 - £150 per person to cover these. 

     

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Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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