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For those who love both wildlife and cricket, this tour offers the opportunity to combine these two great passions. In early 2027, the England cricket team will be playing a Test series in Cape Town against the South African Proteas, followed by a set of One Day Internationals in Paarl and Bloemfontein. On this tour we include three One Day International matches, one in Paarl and two in Bloemfontein. For the remainder of the holiday - and hopefully buoyed by England's sporting success - we will explore the surrounding habitats and reserves in search of the birds and other wildlife of South Africa's western cape and the more arid landscape around Bloemfontein. We will go in search of such birds as Cape Rockjumper, Cape Sugarbird, Ground Woodpecker, African Penguin, Blue Crane and Bokmakierie and many others, and join night drives in Karoo Gariep Reserve in the hope of seeing Aardvark and Aardwolf. This holiday can be combined with our South Africa: Birds & Cricket (Test Match) holiday which precedes this tour (website tour code: ZAF16).

  • Combine cricket and wildlife in one of the world's most exciting nature destinations.
  • Enjoy three One Day Internationals between England and the Proteas, one in Paarl & two in Bloemfontein
  • Combine cricket and wildlife in one of the world's most exciting nature destinations.
  • Abundant birdlife including Cape Rockjumper, Blue Crane, Cape Sugarbird & many others
  • Visit the Stony Point African Penguin colony
  • Night drives in Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve, home to Aardvark & Aardwolf
  • Led by expert naturalist guides

 

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The Republic of South Africa lies at the southernmost tip of the African continent, flanked to the west by the Atlantic Ocean and to the south and east by the Indian Ocean. It shares borders with Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and Swaziland. South Africa, with its young democracy, has been aptly named the ‘Rainbow Nation’ – referring to the colourful combination of ethnic cultures and peoples who live in this land of scenic contrasts.


The country’s natural diversity is no less spectacular, with habitats ranging from the dry Kalahari Desert to the tangled subtropical forests and coastal wetlands of KwaZulu-Natal. The towering peaks of the Drakensberg, vast savannahs of the Kruger National Park, and unparalleled richness of the Cape Floral Kingdom all add up to produce one of the most beautiful and biodiverse countries in the world.

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We will be based in comfortable hotel and lodge accommodation for the duration of this tour. All rooms have private facilities.

 

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The holiday cost includes breakfasts and dinners from dinner on Day 2 to breakfast on Day 12. Lunches are excluded and you should budget for around £150 - £200 per person to cover these.

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Birds, other wildlife and cricket.

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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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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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South Africa - Birds & Cricket: One Day Internationals

Tour Code: ZAF15

A 13-day cricket and birdwatching tour, which includes three One Day International cricket matches between England and South Africa in Paarl and Bloemfontein.

£7,295

Flight Inclusive

£5,895

Land Only
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Highlights

  • Combine cricket and wildlife in one of the world's most exciting nature destinations.
  • Enjoy three One Day Internationals between England and the Proteas, one in Paarl & two in Bloemfontein
  • Combine cricket and wildlife in one of the world's most exciting nature destinations.
  • Abundant birdlife including Cape Rockjumper, Blue Crane, Cape Sugarbird & many others
  • Visit the Stony Point African Penguin colony
  • Night drives in Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve, home to Aardvark & Aardwolf
  • Led by expert naturalist guides

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Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Depart London
Day
2
Arrive Cape Town & transfer Paarl
Day
3
ODI, Boland Stadium, Paarl
Day
4
Paarl
Days
5 - 8
Bloemfontein (including two ODIs at the Willows on Days 6 & 8)
Days
9 - 11
Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve
Day
12
Depart Bloemfontein
Day
13
Arrive London

What's Included?

Food

The holiday cost includes breakfasts and dinners from dinner on Day 2 to breakfast on Day 12. Lunches are excluded and you should budget for around £150 - £200 per person to cover these.

Accommodation

We will be based in comfortable hotel and lodge accommodation for the duration of this tour. All rooms have private facilities.  

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Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£7,295

Land Only

£5,895

Single Supplement

£595

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

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