PACKAGE DETAILS

International Flights:

16 Oct - Dublin to Durban with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul: Depart Dublin 16:55 Arrive Istanbul 23:25 | Depart Istanbul 01:50 (17 Oct) Arrive Durban 13:20 (17 Oct)

26 Oct - Johannesburg to Dublin with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul - Depart Johannesburg 19:05 Arrive Istanbul 06:20 (27 Oct) | Depart Istanbul 08:00 Arrive Dublin 09:55 (27 Oct)

Internal Flight:

19 Oct - Domestic flight Durban to Cape Town | 24 Oct - Cape Town to Johannesburg

Number of nights: 9 nights on the ground

Matches: Sharks V Ulster - Saturday 18 October (Hollywood Bets Kingspark Stadium) | Lions V Ulster - Saturday 25 October (Emirates Ellis Park Stadium)

Accommodation:
2 night’s 4* Radisson Blu Umhlanga (Bed and breakfast)
5 night’s Portswood Hotel Cape Town (or similar) (Bed and breakfast)
2 night’s 4* Fire and Ice Melrose Arch Johannesburg (Bed and breakfast)

Transport:
Luxury coach for all transfers to and from airport, hotels, excursions and matches.

Meals:
9 x Breakfast daily at accommodation
2 x "(Braai) barbeque" lunches before the matches

Excursions:
Robben Island | Table Mountain | Franschhoek Wine Tram including Wine Tasting and Lunch

Supplements: Single Occupancy Supplement €750pp

Radisson Blu Umhlanga

Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, hypoallergenic bedding, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include sea views, bathrobes, and executive lounge access. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine with halal, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes warm dishes, fresh pastries, and a variety of beverages. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a fitness centre, sun terrace, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and pool bar. The hotel offers a child-friendly buffet, outdoor play area, and free WiFi throughout. Prime Location: Located in Umhlanga Rocks, the hotel is a 4-minute walk from Umhlanga Main Beach and 16 km from King Shaka International Airport. Nearby attractions include Umhlanga Lighthouse and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve.

Portswood Hotel Cape Town

Located on the V&A Waterfront, this chic hotel offers free Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool with terrace. Guests can benefit from 24-hour room service. Guest rooms of The Portswood are decorated in a maritime style and offer air conditioning and satellite TV. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and some of them also have a bath. A rich breakfast is served daily. The poolside terrace offers a charming setting for a light snack or drink. Guests can also visit the Quarterdeck Restaurant with its Indian cuisine and Cape Malay decorations. The cocktail bar is available for drinks. The Portswood Hotel is situated 3 km from the city centre and 25 km from Cape Town International Airport.

Protea Fire and Ice Melrose Arch

Situated in the centre of Johannesburg, within the Melrose Arch Precinct, this design hotel offers luxury accommodations, a 2-minute drive from the M1 motorway. It features a large outdoor pool. Guestrooms at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch feature luxury bedding and floor-to-ceiling windows. All rooms include an LCD TV, a lap-top size safe, and tea and coffee making facilities. The in-house restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Protea’s elegant bar serves signature cocktails and milkshakes in an energetic and lively setting. The hotel's Lobby Lounge is located nearby. The property has a travel-desk available for transport arrangements. Rosebank Mall is only 3 km from Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch. Wanderers Golf Club is less than 2 km away.

This was our second Rugby trip with Killester Travel and what a wonderful trip, fantastic memories made. Highly recommend Killester for any Rugby Travel needs. Knowledgeable and Professional at what they do.

Sandra Cuffe

I would highly recommend Killester for any future sporting trips. Every aspect of our rugby trip to South Africa was an amazing experience. Paddy, Barbara and Cameron took great care in making sure everyone got the best experience that was possible. A really well run company and their year's of experience shone through.

Sharon

Killester Travel really provided a 5* itinerary and made sure the trip was enjoyable for everyone. There was always a representative from the company on hand to deal with any queries. Big thanks to Paddy, Barbara, Andrew and Cameron on the tour and to Jean for keeping us informed on all aspects of it prior to departure.

Conor Laffey

Lovely country, great holiday and thanks to Killester Travel for putting the rugby package together.

Derek Brennan

Our recent trip to South Africa with Killester Travel, our second tour with them, was spectacular. From booking to return, every detail was impeccably handled, ensuring an unforgettable experience. The knowledgeable local guides provided fascinating insights into the history and culture of Pretoria and Durban. The seamless organisation and thoughtful touches made every moment special. Accommodations, transportation, and guided tours were top-notch, reflecting Killester's commitment to excellence.

Jason Finlay

The trip of a lifetime! We traveled with Killester travel on their Irish rugby South African summer tour 2024 and were blown away by the hotels, on ground arrangements and friendliness of all the staff. We wanted for nothing as everything was provided as per the pre travel arrangements!

Donnacha Kerins

Killester Travel and their team were amazing, nothing was a bother and their attention to detail was second to none - no one should travel to South Africa unless they organise it!!

Donal

Very well organised and run trip from start to finish. Had a ball out there. Too many highlights to pick, from Kruger Park to Elephant Whispers to Ireland winning the last test match. Didn’t have to worry about a thing, everything was organised, you just show up. Paddy did a great job. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend and will use Killester travel again.

Maggie Glynn

Brilliantly organised and executed by the Killester Travel team; fantastic experience.

Sean Wallace

The only way to tour with Ireland!

Paddy & his team took all the stress out of our first time in South Africa. They were excellent.

A well organised trip, with plenty of well thought out excursions to fill the down time between matches. The safaris were excellent, whilst the Apartheid Museum & visit to Soweto gave an insight into SA history and culture.

A great way to travel, and I would have no hesitation recommending Killester Travel. Thank you Killester for a great experience.

Gary Crabbe

As a solo traveler, it was great to be part of a friendly group guided by experienced professionals, who clearly know the lie of the land. Rugby is the focus-as proven by the high quality of the seats and the legends' lunch-but the visit to the massive Kruger National Park in between the two games was sublime. It was a dream holiday hat had the right balance between well-organised activities and down-time. I have recommended Killester Travel and this trip to anyone to whom I have spoken.

Conor Gallagher

I can highly recommend Killester Travel's superbly organised South Africa trip. Experience of a lifetime.

Simon Tierney

The 2024 summer tour to South Africa was a phenomenal experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The whole trip was flawlessly organised and I could just relax and experience it fully as the Killester team had everything in hand: travel and transfers, great accommodation, breath-taking activities such as the Kruger park safaris and unforgettable match day experiences. The atmosphere throughout was relaxed, friendly and familial and the team took excellent care of us. Thank you!

Jodi Lynch

I would recommend Killester Travel to anyone booking a Rugby trip. From start to finish the organisation was excellent, Tour guides made everything simple and straightforward. Well thought out itinerary.

Bob Walmsley

Had high expectations of this trip given the itinerary. However, it was way way above what we expected. From the moment we arrived in Dublin airport to returning back in Dublin it was an exceptional experience and best holiday we ever had.

Michael Maher

Absolutely amazing organisation from start the finish. Always someone available to help with any concerns or questions. All the activities organised were amazing with also some room to do your own thing. Would 100% reccomend to anyone of any age.

Jennifer

I have travelled to many sporting events in the past 10 years with Killester Travel and without exception, though the results on the pitch may not have always worked out, every trip has been memorable

The communication, attention to detail and making things happen as outlined on time contribute so much to making each trip seamless and stress free.

I unreservedly commend Killester Travel to anyone thinking of attending a sports event or booking any travel with them. Simply the best.

Cliff Beirne

We wanted to sincerely thank Paddy & his team for an amazing trip to South Africa.  No detail was left unattended and everything was to the highest of standards without a single hitch, the standard of accommodation was fantastic especially Elephant Lodge which far exceeded all expectations. Pre match hospitality was incredible getting us all into the right moods for two amazing games (great seats..) We look forward to the next trip & have no hesitate in recommending Killester Travel!

P&S Kerr

Overall we had a fantastic trip to South Africa with Killester travel.

Aidan

This was just magical

everything I hoped for and more

The organization was flawless as were all the tour guides without exception

Take a bow Killester travel

Thanks a million for best trip ever.

Brendan

We have done a lot of rugby trips with Killester Travel and would highly recommend them.

Paul & Brenda Liston

Just nice people to go on a rugby trip with...

Tony Redmond