South Africa 2009

Picture and Link	Description	Dates	Price	Ratings are 1 to 5 Pints
	LIONS TEST MATCHES The 3 test matches are the reason were are in South Africa, Provided Del comes up with the tickets we will be in full uniform in Durban, Pretoria and Johannesburg	TBD	£xx.xx
	MID WEEK LIONS MATCH Surprisingly there is no Test match at Newlands in Cape Town, however the Lions take on the emerging Springboks in a mid week match. We have the option of going to the game or watching on TV in a Cape Town Bar.	24th June	£xx.xx
	NORTH BEACH DURBAN We have only a short time in Durban and it may be worth relaxing on the beech to recover from our travels before the real action of the tour begins	19th June	£xx.xx
	CAPE TOWN BEACHES If the weather is good the beaches are worth a visit for a few hours in the middle of the day.	21st - 25th June	£xx.xx
	VICTORIA & ALFRED WATERFRONT The in place to eat and drink in Cape Town. City Center may have more nightlife but the V&A is ideal for afternoon or early evening entertainment.	21st - 25th June	£xx.xx
	TABLE MOUNTAIN A must see whe in Cape Town. A revolving cable car takes you to the top and the views are fantastic. You can even absail down if you are feeling adventurous.	21st - 25th June	£xx.xx
	ROBBEN ISLAND Where Mandela was imprisoned for over 20 years. It takes a good half day but is very interesting and you can stand in the very cell where the great man slept.	21st - 25th June	£xx.xx
	SHARK DIVE Cage diving with Great White Sharks is bucket list item that you may never get the chance to do again. Highly recommended.	21st - 25th June	£xx.xx
	WHALE WATCHING Can be seasonal but if you are in luck you can get up close with the Southern Wright Whale and other large marine life. The big 5 of the ocean are the Southern Wright Whale, Humpback Dolphin, Great White Shark, Cape Fur Seal and the Cape Penguin.	21st - 25th June	£xx.xx
	HELECOPTER RIDE Take a Huey trip round Cape Town and you won't be dissappointed. The opensided helecopter gives you a real sense of height and speed and the scenery is awesome.	21st - 25th June	£xx.xx
	CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Seems a shame to go to South Africa and not visit the cape. The famous landmark is the last stop before the Great Southern Ocean and Antarctica	21st - 25th June	£xx.xx
	THE CAPE WINELANDS The Western cape is world famous for its high quality wines and the vinyards of constantia and Stellenbosch are amoung the most well known. "Spier" is a large vinyard and Cheetah farm that allows you to smaple their many different wines and to enjoy traditional African food. The farms enables you to get up close with the worlds fasted land animal and enjoy a raptor show in their sanctuary which houses many birds of prey.	21st - 25th June	£xx.xx
	LION AND RHINO PARK A small wildlife park that specialises in Lions. See the big cats up close and get in the enclosure with lion cubs. Another bucket list item that should not be missed. The park also contains Rhino and many different species of buck.	26th June - 3rd July	£xx.xx
	LESEDI VILLAGE A cultural visit to a traditional African village. Experience the Music, Dance, Food and History of the rainbow nation.	26th June - 3rd July	£xx.xx
	THE MONTECASINO MALL Motecasino is an indoor Tuscan village designed to house restuarants, bars, clubs and theatres. It plays host to the nations Springbok fans and will be the place to go during the later stages in Johannesburg	26th June - 3rd July	£xx.xx
	HARTEBEESTPOORT MARKET A huge indoor and outdoor African Market. The salemen can be very pushy but you will pick up some unusual items at very reasonable prices if you are prepared to barter.	26th June - 3rd July	£xx.xx
	ELEPHANT SAFARI An early start leaving from Sun City, but a unique experience. Ride on the back of elephants through the edges of the Pilannesberg Game reserve. It is pricey but where else will you get this chance	28th June - 3rd July	£xx.xx
	SUN CITY GOLF Play a round of golf on one of the worlds best golf courses	28th June - 3rd July	£xx.xx
	SUN CITY Relax at the wave pool an just take in the sites and sounds of Sun City	28th June - 3rd July	£xx.xx
	SUN CITY CASINO For the gamblers a night in the Sun City Casinos will be hard to resist	28th June - 3rd July	£xx.xx
	BIG 5 SAFARI Pilannesberg is a large game reserve close to Sun City and a Big 5 Safari is a must. These animals are wild and dangerous but no trip to Africa would be complete without a Safari.	28th June - 3rd July	£xx.xx
	HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI A relaxing way to get a birds eye view of Africas wildlife. Can be pricey but would be something to call home about	28th June - 3rd July	£xx.xx
	HORSEBACK SAFARI You can get into the heart of the game herds on horseback as the animals do not see you as a threat. Basic riding skill are a help but not absolutely necessary. Takes a half day, then a couple of hours to get the feeling back in your bum	26th June - 3rd July	£xx.xx
	SOWETO TOUR Not everyones cup of tea but interesting and an eye opener on how the other half live. You can visit Mandelas house under the supervision of tour guides.	26th June - 3rd July	£xx.xx
	THE ZULU WAR BATTLEFIELDS Stand in the shadow of Isandlwahna where the British Army suffered it most embarrasing defeat at the hands of a native people. The Zulu wars were short and brutal and none more famous than the defence of Rorkes Drift where the British, although heavily out numbered held firm against thousands of Zulus.	TBD	£xx.xx
	CRADLE OF MANKIND One of Africas top restuarants sits in the cradle of mankind in its own mini game reserve. One for the real foodies.	26th June - 3rd July	£xx.xx