Qantas Wallabies Big Five Tour to South Africa View Basket

Spectacular sports tour of the best of Southern Africa

15 days : 29 September - 13 October 2016

Following an unforgettable Rugby World Cup campaign, Australia is set to tour to South Africa during the Rugby Championship in October 2016, looking to secure their first victory over the Springboks in Pretoria, a venue which has a history or producing high scoring thrillers including the Qantas Wallabies 44-31 loss in 2010. Michael Cheika on his first foray into South Africa as coach will be looking for his squad to build on their impressive performances in 2015.

Courtesy of its spectacular scenery, diverse wildlife and rich cultural history, South Africa is regarded by those who have toured there as the best destination on Australian rugby's away calendar.

Throughout 15 magical days you will be treated to an unforgettable African experience. Imagine intimate safaris led by experienced local guides, getting up close and personal with South Africa's wildlife in its natural habitat, exclusive Boma dinners under the stars sipping the region's finest wines and distinctive cuisine, standing alongside the raging Victoria Falls, witnessing rugby at its best with matches featuring South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, visiting the picturesque city of Cape Town - voted one of the top 10 cities in the world - and the list goes on.

What's more, during our stay, the Australian cricket team are playing an ODI series against South Africa including two matches at the iconic Newlands & Centurion cricket grounds. Both matches are an optional addition within your tour:

• Saturday, 01 October 2016: South Africa v Australia, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
• Saturday, 08 October 2016: South Africa v New Zealand, Kings Park, Durban

Optional

• Friday, 30 September 2016: South Africa v Australia cricket ODI, Centurion, Pretoria
• Wednesday, 12 October 2016: South Africa v Australia cricket ODI, Newlands, Cape Town

The itinerary has been carefully created in conjunction with We Love Rugby's expert suppliers in South Africa and will be led by experienced tour guides.

As the exclusive official tour operator of the Australian Rugby Union you'll have access to the best available seating and be sitting amongst a group of like minded Wallabies fans.

Exclusive Tour Operator of the ARU

We Love Rugby has been running rugby tours for over 10 years and has you covered annually from the start of the Super Rugby season in February right through to the Qantas Wallabies' season-ending Spring Tour.

We Love Rugby is Australia's largest and most respected rugby tour operator. Rugby and travel are its passion and We Love Rugby leaves nothing to chance with all tickets provided by the Australian Rugby Union, and accommodation, travel and add-on options meticulously researched to provide the best possible value.

We Love Rugby puts its heart and soul into providing great rugby touring options, domestically and around the world. We Love Rugby's guests continue to travel with it because, quite simply, We Love Rugby is the best in the business. We Love Rugby is the exclusive tour operator of the ARU so there is no better time way to enjoy a first class rugby experience.

Tour Highlights

• Three nights Pretoria
• Two nights Welgevonden Game Reserve
• Three nights Victoria Falls
• Two nights Durban
• Four nights Cape Town
• Reserved match ticket: South Africa v Australia
• Reserved match ticket: South Africa v New Zealand
• Internal flights: Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls to Durban and Durban to Cape Town
• Airport & match transfers and coach travel throughout
• Exclusive Boma and bush dinners
• Welcome and farewell dinner
• Guided tours of Durban, Lesedi Cultural Village, Victoria Falls, Cape Peninsular, and Robben Island
• Two afternoon game drives
• Sundowner Zambezi River Boat Cruise
• Full day safari to Botswana including Chobe National Park
• 2016 South Africa tour merchandise including polo shirt & cap (option to choose Wallabies or All Blacks supporter gear)
• Service of professional tour guide & English speaking local guides

Options

• Option to purchase additional activities in Victoria Falls including Elephant Back Safari, Lion Walk, Horse Back Safari, Scenic Flight of Angels etc
• Option to purchase South Africa v Australia ODI Cricket match tickets in Pretoria &/or Cape Town
• Option to purchase international group flights with Qantas