Cape Town Rugby Tour - 11 Nights
Take your team to South Africa for an exciting sporting adventure combining competitive fixtures, quality training opportunities and some of the Western Cape’s most spectacular scenery. From the beautiful coastal town of Hermanus to the vibrant surroundings of Stellenbosch, enjoy a varied itinerary packed with sport, sightseeing and team experiences. With time to explore, local fixtures and an exciting safari at Aquila Game Reserve, this is a tour that offers plenty to enjoy both on and off the pitch.
Team at Grotto Beach
Full Itinerary (Example):
DAY 1:
- Overnight flight from the UK to Cape Town and begin your journey.
DAY 2:
- Arrive in Cape Town in the morning.
- Transfer to The Windsor Hotel, Hermanus (or similar).
- Spend the rest of the morning at leisure, relaxing after your flight.
- Transfer to a local sports facility.
- Enjoy a self-led training session at a local sports facility, with filtered water, ice and Powerade included.
- Enjoy the evening at leisure with a self-arranged dinner.
- Transfer back to the accommodation for an evening at leisure.
DAY 3:
- Have breakfast at the accommodation.
- Head to Grotto Beach for a light warm-up session, followed by lunch.
- Take to the pitch for a friendly fixture against a well-matched local team, with filtered water, ice and Powerade included (MATCH DAY 1).
- Enjoy a barbecue meal after the fixture.
- Return to the accommodation for a relaxing evening.
DAY 4:
- Enjoy breakfast at the accommodation before checking out of The Windsor Hotel.
- Begin the scenic journey towards Stellenbosch.
- Stop along the coast to take in some of the stunning scenery and landmarks.
- Enjoy lunch at a local spot along the route (self-arranged).
- Arrive at The Protea by Marriott Stellenbosch (or similar) and check in.
- Spend the evening at leisure, with time to relax, explore the local area and enjoy dinner (self-arranged).
DAY 5:
- Enjoy breakfast at the accommodation.
- Spend the day exploring Stellenbosch at your own pace, with time to browse local shops and discover the town.
- Enjoy lunch and dinner at your own leisure.
- Return to the accommodation for the evening.
DAY 6:
- Enjoy breakfast at the accommodation.
- Take to the pitch for a friendly fixture against a well-matched local team, with filtered water, ice and Powerade included (MATCH DAY 2).
- Enjoy a barbecue meal after the fixture.
- Return to the accommodation for a relaxing evening.
DAY 7:
- Enjoy breakfast at the accommodation.
- Check out and transfer to Cape Town.
- Explore Langa Township on a guided excursion, with lunch included.
- Visit a local rugby academy and enjoy a professional coaching session.
- Transfer to Hotel Sky for check-in.
- Enjoy dinner at a local spot (self-arranged).
- Spend the evening at leisure and relax at the hotel.
DAY 8:
- Enjoy breakfast at the accommodation.
- Visit the stunning Camps Bay Beach and take in the coastal views.
- Take to the pitch for a friendly fixture against a well-matched local team, with filtered water, ice and Powerade included (MATCH DAY 3).
- Enjoy a barbecue meal after the fixture.
- Return to the accommodation for a relaxing evening.
DAY 9:
- Enjoy breakfast at the accommodation.
- Spend the day exploring Table Mountain, with a cable car ticket included.
- Enjoy lunch and dinner at a local spot (self-arranged).
- Take in the spectacular views across Cape Town before returning to the accommodation for a well-earned rest.
DAY 10:
- Enjoy breakfast at the accommodation.
- Transfer to the pitch.
- Take to the pitch for a friendly fixture against a well-matched local team, with filtered water, ice and Powerade included (MATCH DAY 4).
- Enjoy a barbecue meal after the fixture.
- Return to the accommodation for a relaxing evening.
DAY 11:
- Enjoy breakfast at the accommodation.
- Spend the day exploring the Cape Peninsula on an exciting excursion.
- Have a self-arranged lunch during the excursion.
- Return to the accommodation for a well-earned rest.
- Have a self-arranged dinner at your leisure.
DAY 12:
- Start the day with breakfast before checking out of the accommodation.
- Transfer to Aquila Game Reserve for an exciting safari adventure.
- Head out on a game drive and experience the South African wilderness.
- Take a break for lunch at the reserve.
- Round off the day with dinner at Aquila.
DAY 13:
- Start the morning with an early game drive for one last chance to spot South Africa’s wildlife.
- Return to Aquila Game Reserve for breakfast.
- Check out of the reserve.
- Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
Package Includes
- Return overnight flights from UK to Cape Town.
- 2 nights' accommodation on B&B Basis at The Windsor Hotel, Hermanus (or similar).
- 3 nights' accommodation on B&B Basis at Protea by Marriott, Stellenbosch (or similar).
- 5 nights' accommodation on B&B Basis at Hotel Sky (or similar).
- 1 night's accommodation on full board basis at Aquila Game Reserve.
- Return airport, training, matchday & excursion transfers.
- 1 x self-led training session at local facility.
- 4 x matchdays per squad with referees.
- 11 x breakfast at hotel.
- 1 x dinner & lunch at Aquila Private Game Lodge.
- 1 x lunch at Langa Township.
- 1 x lunch at Grotto Beach.
- Hydration station including water, Powerade and ice for match days and trainings.
- Cape Peninsula tour excursion.
- Table Mountain excursion (including Cable Car ticket).
- Aquila private game drive.
- Langa Township excursion.
- Service of local Smile representative in Cape Town.
Hotel Sky, Cape TownVisit Hotel Website
- Welcome to Hotel Sky Cape Town, where cutting-edge design meets breathtaking views in the heart of the Mother City.
- Towering above the city skyline, this futuristic hotel offers stylish, tech-savvy rooms, unforgettable dining, and South Africa’s first AI-powered hospitality experience.
- Enjoy panoramic vistas of Table Mountain, the ocean, or the bustling city below: whether from your room, the rooftop infinity pool, or the iconic Sky on Long restaurant.
- Just steps from the V&A Waterfront and top attractions, Hotel Sky CT is perfect for travellers who crave innovation, comfort, and unforgettable urban energy in one of the world’s most scenic cities.
What our customers say about us
"Many memorable experiences."
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"Touring with Smile Group Travel earlier in the year was a massive part of our preparation. We put a lot of planning into our tours to ensure our pupils not only get a fantastic experience but also get the top sporting preparation and challenge we want for, from our tours. Everything we try to do is to as high quality as possible for our pupils and Smile certainly help us to make that happen."