Take your school or club team to South Africa on a sports tour with a difference. Play against local school and club teams and help coach sports to children on our township community projects, whilst having and amazing cultural experience.
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
We require a minimum of 10 people to join this tour. We can customise your itinerary depending on what you want. E.g if you do not want to play sport and would rather focus on coaching in the community to support our charitable activities then we can make that happen.
South Africa Sports Tour
A group sports tour can be one of the most fun, eye-opening and rewarding experiences to share with your teammates. We all know the power that sport has, and how it can bring people together. Tours not only create togetherness in groups and teams, but also uniting people from all backgrounds and cultures, who would never normally meet.
Our tailor made sports tours to South Africa are tours with a difference. By combining competitive sports matches, with community sports coaching, and excellent group excursions, we will provide your school or club team with an incredible sport and cultural experience.
Well-matched Fixtures
With our exceptional knowledge of the sports environment in South Africa, we will assess the local club and school teams in the area to make sure your competitive tour matches are perfectly matched to ensure games are closely contested.
There is no better way to build togetherness in a team than taking on the challenge of competing against new opposition in a completely new environment.
Community Coaching Projects
A tour to South Africa would not be complete without helping out on a community project in one of the many deprived township communities. As part of your sports tour your group or team will have the opportunity to coach, teach and mentor children and young adults from the local township areas. Each group member will have the opportunity to coach their chosen sport(s), transferring valuable knowledge onto the children. This is a fantastic opportunity to interact with the locals and give something back to the communities that your group visit during your time in South Africa. Expect lots of singing and dancing from the kids as they show their gratitude for your time and efforts.
Unbeatable Cultural Experiences
A key element of a successful tour is not only to experience sport in a new light, but to also bond as a team by experiencing a new culture. Throughout the tour your group or team will have the opportunity to tailor a range of cultural activities in order to soak up all that South Africa has to offer with regards to the country’s stunning natural environment, lively local customs and rich history.
Available sports:
Cricket
Football
Hockey
Netball
Rugby
Please note that our coaching in the community projects happen all year around. However, for playing sport you should aim to come between April and September for football, hockey, netball and rugby and for cricket between October to March.
Criminal Records Check
We require you to complete a criminal records check in order to take part in this experience. We can accept those that have been done in the last two years if you have the certificate. In the UK it can be done through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), in the USA further details can be found on Travel.State.Gov, otherwise please search for your local service provider. We may also request a reference from a reliable source. You must supply these to us before departure and also take a copy with you to present to the in-country team.
Why do we require a criminal background check?
1) Ensuring a safe environment is conducive to learning, productivity and overall positive experiences for everyone involved.
2) We implement thorough screening processes and we are committed to safety and integrity, fostering trust among participants and the local community.
3) Conducting background checks serves as a preventive measure, deterring individuals with questionable backgrounds from attempting to participate in our programme.
4) Safeguards vulnerable people from potential harm within the programme.
Tour dates are flexible, so please contact us to discuss possible dates for your tour.
Visa
British Nationals only require a visa to enter South Africa if they intend on staying over 90 days. We recommend you research this yourself depending on what Nationality you are.
Accommodation
Comfortable lodge with shared rooms (4-10 people per room); Basic but comfortable; Shared toilet and shower facilities; Communal areas for socialising and relaxation including pool, TV and games room and bar; Single and double rooms may also be available – contact us.
Food
3 meals a day; Basic but nutritious.
Airport Pick-Up
Included on arrival and departure date. Ask us for details if you are arriving early.
Training
Full project induction and local orientation given on arrival.
Support
Pre-departure help and advice; Local in-country team; 24 hour emergency support.
Donation
Part of your fee maybe used to buy decent equipment for the project and community you work with. We also encourage you to bring any extra equipment that you are happy to give away but this will need to fall within your personal weight allowance with the airline you travel with.
Flights (we can build this in for you if you would like); Travel Insurance; Spending money; Laundry service; Extra activities not on itinerary; Airport transfers in UK or your home country.
Please note that airlines release flights 11 months ahead of departure.
Duration
This is a 7, 10 or 14 day tour.
Timetable
Daily activities starting from 9:00am.
Experience or Pre-Requisites
No pre-requisites for this tour, only that group members have a reasonable level of fitness and health.
With new South African immigration law, people travelling under the age of 18 will need to take their birth certificate with them. Please contact us for more information.
Ideal For
Groups Sports Tours in South Africa; School Sports Tours; Club Sports Tours; Sports Tours in Africa; Cultural Experiences in South Africa; Team Building
Suitable for ages 12 to 50
Those under 18 must be accompanied by a staff member. Please talk with us for more information.