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England in South Africa · 8 nights · Cape Town Test

Cape Town Test Only

The essential trip: the New Year Test, Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront, done properly.

Prices from £4,195 pp

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Where
Newlands, Cape Town
When
30 December 2026 to 7 January 2027
Availability
On sale
Protection
TTA & ATOL: 100%

The Third Test

One of the most anticipated Tests of the year

In January 2027, England travel to Cape Town for the New Year Test. Newlands Cricket Ground, nestled beneath Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak, is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful grounds in world cricket.

Hospitality comes as standard: your reserved seating is fully shaded for the entirety of each day’s play, with direct access to a private, air-conditioned hospitality suite directly behind you.

Flights, premium accommodation and full transportation are all covered: sit back and enjoy the winter sunshine in one of the most picturesque places in world sport.

Camps Bay at sunset, the Atlantic turning gold.

January, done properly

New Year’s Eve at the V&A Waterfront, the New Year Test at Newlands, and Camps Bay turning gold behind you.

  • A Test match in play at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape TownNewlandsTable Mountain behind the bowler’s arm.
  • The watchtower on Robben Island.Robben IslandHistory, a short ferry from the Waterfront.
  • The Table Mountain cable car above Lion’s Head.Table MountainThe cable car, weather permitting. Worth the wait.

What’s included

Everything, handled

  • Guaranteed reserved match seating for all five days of the 3rd Test at Newlands Cricket Ground

  • Five-day access to a full-hospitality suite directly behind the seats

  • 7 nights at the 5★ Southern Sun The Cullinan, King Room, B&B. A 10-night option is available

  • Direct return flights London Heathrow to Cape Town with Virgin Atlantic

  • 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.

  • Return transportation to the V&A Waterfront on New Year’s Eve

  • Return airport and match-day transportation in South Africa

  • 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

  • Elite Sports Travel tour managers in South Africa, and our concierge service

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

The trip

The essential tour

Prices forPlease note: where a package includes flights, they depart from the UK as specified. If you would prefer to fly from your own country, contact our team and we will price it for you.

Core Package

From From From £4,195 pp$5,595 ppAUD$8,495 ppbased on two sharingbased on two sharingbased on two sharing

  • Indirect Return Flights from London to Cape Town

  • 7 nights accommodation at 4* Hotel Sky in a Superior Room on Bed & Breakfast basis

  • Guaranteed reserved match seating for all 5 days of the 3rd Test England v South Africa at Newlands Cricket Ground

  • Elite Sports Travel Tour Managers in South Africa

  • Exclusive Elite Sports Travel merchandise

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

  • Return Airport transportation

  • Return Match Day Transportation

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

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The Elite way

Signature

Experience the Newlands Test in Style

From From From £5,895 pp$7,795 ppAUD$11,995 ppbased on two sharingbased on two sharingbased on two sharing

  • Indirect Return Flights from London to Cape Town

  • 7 nights accommodation at 5* Capital 15 on Orange in a King Room

  • Guaranteed reserved match seating for all 5 days of the 3rd Test England v South Africa at Newlands Cricket Ground

  • Full 4 day access to an outdoor full-hospitality suite facility, including complimentary bar with premier beverages, upscale buffet style meals at breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea

  • Return Airport transportation

  • Return Match Day Transportation

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

  • 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

The Cullinan, on the waterfront

Minutes from the V&A, a short drive from Newlands.

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.

  • Cape Town Stadium and the coast from the air.

From £4,195 pp

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