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England in South Africa · 21 nights · all three Tests

All Three Tests

The full tour: Johannesburg, Centurion and Cape Town, Christmas in the sun and New Year at Newlands.

Prices from £8,395 pp

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Where
Johannesburg, Centurion & Cape Town
When
24 November 2026 to 6 January 2027
Availability
Selling fast
Protection
TTA & ATOL: 100%

The full tour

Johannesburg, Centurion & Cape Town

Follow England across three of international cricket’s most iconic Test venues this December and January. The Wanderers in Johannesburg, known as “The Bullring”, delivers pace, bounce and an electric atmosphere.

Experience the drama of red-ball cricket at three of South Africa’s most iconic venues, combined with seamless travel, quality accommodation, a collection of premium activities and the chance to explore each destination along the way.

Christmas Day comes with a traditional South African buffet and entertainment; Cape Town brings our signature Elite Sports Travel Test Preview Evening: exquisite bites and your choice of premium drinks before the Newlands Test.

Newlands Cricket Ground beneath Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak.

Six weeks of summer

Christmas in the sun, the Highveld thunderstorms rolling in over the Wanderers, and a New Year Test at Newlands with Table Mountain over your shoulder.

  • The Johannesburg skyline at golden hour.The BullringJohannesburg, where the tour begins at full volume.
  • The Elite Sports Travel Test Preview Evening in full swing.The Test Preview EveningOur signature hosted night before Newlands.
  • Over Lion’s Head by helicopter.Beyond the boundaryWine tours, Table Mountain, shark cage diving, helicopters.

What’s included

Everything, handled

  • Guaranteed tickets to every day of all three Tests:

    • 1st Test at the Wanderers, Johannesburg: grandstand seats, all five days

    • 2nd Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion: grandstand seats, all five days

    • 3rd Test at Newlands, Cape Town: reserved covered seating with five-day access to a full-hospitality suite directly behind the seats

  • Twenty-five nights in 5★ hotels, King Room, B&B:

    • 8 nights at the Johannesburg Marriott Melrose Arch

    • 8 nights at the Palazzo Montecasino

    • 9 nights at the Southern Sun The Cullinan

  • Return flights London to Johannesburg / Cape Town to London with Emirates, and Johannesburg to Cape Town with Airlink

  • Return airport and match-day transportation throughout

  • Christmas Day traditional South African buffet with entertainment

  • Our signature Elite Sports Travel Test Preview Evening in Cape Town. Enjoy a selection of exquisite bites together with your choice of premium drinks, all in the company of some of the legends from the cricketing world.

  • Stunning New Year’s Eve event at Marble rooftop restaurant in the heart of the V&A Waterfront, overlooking the crowds below and with a perfect elevated view of the fireworks and celebrations. Evening includes a champagne welcome reception, a four-course gourmet meal, an exclusive selection of SA wines with dinner and of course a champagne toast at midnight.

  • Exclusive Elite Sports Travel merchandise, staff in attendance, and our concierge service

  • Flight upgrades on request · extend your stay before, after, or both

  • Optional experiences from world-class wine tours and Table Mountain to shark cage diving and helicopter flights

The trip

Fantastic value, with the whole tour covered

Core Package

From £8,395 ppbased on two sharing

  • Return Flights from London to Johannesburg & Cape Town to London

  • Guaranteed reserved match seating for all 5 days of all three tests between South Africa & England at Wanderers Cricket Ground, SuperSport Park in Centurion and Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town

  • 8 nights' accommodation at 5* Marriott Melrose Arch in a King or Twin Room on Bed & Breakfast basis

  • 8 nights' accommodation at 5* Palazzo Montecasino Hotel in a King or Twin Room on Bed & Breakfast basis

  • 9 nights accommodation at 4* Hotel Sky in a King or Twin Room on Bed & Breakfast basis

  • Flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town in Economy Class with Airlink

  • Christmas Dinner including drink & entertainment

  • New Year's Eve at Marble Restaurant including champagne on arrival, 3 course meal & entertainment

  • Transportation to New Year's Eve event

  • Return Match Day Transportation

  • Return Airport transportation

  • Our signature Elite Sports Travel Test Preview Evening in Cape Town

  • Multi-layered trip protection with ATOL & Travel Trust Association

  • Exclusive Elite Sports Travel merchandise

  • Elite Sports Travel Tour Managers in South Africa

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Signature

From £10,595 ppbased on two sharing

  • Return Flights from London to Johannesburg & Cape Town to London

  • Guaranteed reserved match seating for all 5 days of all three tests between South Africa & England at Wanderers Cricket Ground, SuperSport Park in Centurion and Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town

  • 9 nights accommodation at 5* Capital 15 on Orange in a King or Twin Room on Bed & Breakfast basis

  • 8 nights' accommodation at 5* Marriott Melrose Arch in a King or Twin Room on Bed & Breakfast basis

  • 8 nights' accommodation at 5* Palazzo Montecasino Hotel in a King or Twin Room on Bed & Breakfast basis

  • Flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town in Economy Class with Airlink

  • Return Airport transportation

  • Return Match Day Transportation

  • Exclusive Elite Sports Travel merchandise

  • Elite Sports Travel Tour Managers in South Africa

  • Multi-layered trip protection with ATOL & Travel Trust Association

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Where you stay

Three cities, three five-stars

Melrose Arch in Johannesburg, the Palazzo at Montecasino, and the Cullinan on Cape Town’s waterfront.

  • The Johannesburg Marriott Melrose Arch.

    ★★★★★

    5★ Johannesburg Marriott Melrose Arch

    Situated in the vibrant Melrose Arch precinct, the hotel offers modern facilities surrounded by trendy cafés, upscale boutiques and a variety of outdoor dining options, all just steps from your door.

  • The Palazzo Montecasino at dusk.

    ★★★★★

    5★ Palazzo Montecasino

    Recreating the glamour of old-style Mediterranean elegance without compromising modern luxury, the Palazzo Montecasino is a treat for all the senses.

    Highlights include the Mangwanani Boutique Spa, Mediterranean dining at Medeo Restaurant, cocktails at Cafe Rialto, and a large swimming pool set in landscaped gardens.

  • A King Room at Southern Sun The Cullinan.

    ★★★★★

    5★ Southern Sun The Cullinan

    Located on Cape Town’s vibrant waterfront precinct, Southern Sun The Cullinan offers the perfect base for cricket fans looking to combine world-class sport with one of the world’s most spectacular destinations.

    Ideally situated just minutes from the famous V&A Waterfront and a short drive from Newlands Cricket Ground, with easy access to both the city’s iconic attractions and the cricket.

We had a fantastic Ashes tour from the moment we were collected from our door to Melbourne followed by Sydney. All expertly arranged firstly by the office and then by Sven, John and Steve our tour reps.
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