British and Irish Lions tour
What’s it all about
The British and Irish Lions have been undefeated in the twelve years since their last visit to South African shores, where they suffered a narrow defeat in 2009. Indeed revenge will also be high on the agenda of English hearts and minds after the lamentable RWC final in Japan in 2019. Then add to the fact that the world has been so starved of live rugby, nevermind packed stadiums, and this is sure to be the most anticipated series in living memory.
At Steadfast Africa we are primed to help you in every way possible. Each trip could be tailored to suit your group and is flexible in many ways. It is easy for us to build a bespoke Lions trip for your group, no matter how big or small. We are holding capacity at many hotels, top-end villas, luxury train journeys, safaris etc. Everything is very full indeed, but we have you covered.
Packages
Please see below Steadfast Africa’s three tour offerings. Two of them take in two Tests over ten days (only need to miss a week of work) and the third is a triple whammy that follows all three Tests. All include a luxury safari and a couple of days in Franschhoek, the jewel of the Cape Winelands.
Follow the Lions - Test 1 and 2
23rd July to 2nd August
Group size: 7-14 people (7 rooms)
Price:
R59 000 approximately £2750*
per person sharing
R79 000 approximately £3700*
single occupancy (not sharing)
This 10-night tour is tailored around the first two Lions Tests, making the most of Johannesburg and Cape Town. We have added in a luxury Big 5 safari and a couple of days in Franschhoek Winelands, making the most of what South Africa has to offer.
Follow the Lions - Test 2 and 3
29th July to 8th August
Group size: 16 people (8 rooms)
Price:
R49 000 approximately £2300*
per person sharing
R69 000 approximately £3250*
single occupancy (not sharing)
This 10-night package is tailored around tests 2 & 3. Taking advantage of the epic locations of each test and giving you the best experience of what South Africa has to offer. Starting in Cape Town, 2 nights at a luxury big 5 safari lodge, and ending off in Johannesburg makes for the perfect stay!
Follow the Lions - All 3 Tests
23rd July to 8th August
Group size: 7-14 people (7 rooms)
Price:
R86 000 approximately £4000*
per person sharing
R120 000 approximately £5650*
single occupancy (not sharing)
This 16-night package is tailored around all three tests. Taking advantage of the epic locations of each test and giving you the best experience of what South Africa has to offer. This is our fully loaded package! Starting in Johannesburg, 3 nights at a luxury big 5 safari lodge, almost a week between Cape Town and the Franschhoek winelands and ending off in the city of gold Johannesburg for the final test.
Important information
Each package is limited to 7 or 8 rooms (7 to 16 people) and involves some group travel and tours, but is ideally suited to those who want to do their own thing too. There are only a handful of group meals and activities. By the same token, they are ideal for a group of friends or a business team building group “charter trip”.
Please note that these tours are not sanctioned by the official Lions body. Also, these packages do not include tickets. Tickets do not yet exist and therefore can’t be included as part of these packages, but we are extremely well positioned to help you buy match tickets, official hospitality passes etc.
Steadfast Africa offers the fairest deposit and payment plan terms – only 20% is required to confirm your place, which is transferable. Should the tour be delayed, then we will move our dates / refund deposits.
Terms and conditions
- These packages do not include international travel or rugby tickets, and are not affiliated with the official Lions rugby tour in any way.
- The pre-match hospitality functions are also unofficial and unaffiliated with the official Lions tour.
- The packages are subject to minor changes, given unforeseen circumstances.
- International travel expenses at own cost.
- Unmentioned travel logistics at own cost.
- Unmentioned meals, drinks and transport are at own cost.
- The travel dates are fixed, unless the rugby fixtures are postponed.