Follow Dragons RFC to South Africa

Accommodation

Throughout the tour, you will stay in a selection of high-quality 4-star, well-located hotels, each chosen to enhance your experience in every destination. The itinerary includes 2 nights at the Cascades Hotel in Sun City, 2 nights at Pivot Hotel in Montecasino (Johannesburg), 4 nights at The President Hotel in Cape Town, and 3 nights at Capital Pearls in Umhlanga (Durban).

All accommodation is based on a bed and breakfast basis, with twin or double rooms for two guests sharing, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your stay. Each property offers excellent facilities, easy access to key attractions, and proximity to match venues or travel connections, allowing you to make the most of every stop on the tour.

Cascades Hotel, Sun City

The Cascades Hotel is set within the world-renowned Sun City Resort, one of South Africa’s premier leisure destinations, located adjacent to Pilanesberg National Park. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, waterfalls, and tranquil pools, the hotel provides a relaxing and scenic environment to begin your tour.

Sun City itself offers an exceptional range of facilities, including the famous Valley of Waves water park, championship golf courses, a casino, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. During your stay, you will also experience two safari game drives in nearby Pilanesberg National Park, where you’ll have the opportunity to spot the Big Five in their natural habitat.

With its combination of luxury, leisure, and access to wildlife, the Cascades Hotel offers a unique and memorable introduction to South Africa.

Pivot Hotel, Montecasino, Johannesburg

Located within the vibrant Montecasino entertainment complex in Johannesburg, the Pivot Hotel offers a stylish and comfortable base in the heart of Gauteng. Montecasino is designed to resemble an Italian village and features a wide range of restaurants, bars, shops, theatres, and a lively casino, all just steps from your room.

Its location provides convenient access to Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, where Dragons RFC take on the Vodacom Bulls. Match day transport is included, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience.

Whether you choose to explore the entertainment complex, enjoy the nightlife, or relax before match day, the Pivot Hotel places you right at the centre of the action.

The President Hotel, Cape Town

Located in the sought-after suburb of Sea Point, The President Hotel offers the perfect base to explore Cape Town’s natural beauty and vibrant culture. Positioned between the Atlantic Ocean and the iconic Table Mountain, guests can enjoy scenic walks along the promenade and easy access to the V&A Waterfront, Clifton Beaches, and Camps Bay.

This stylish 4-star hotel features spacious, modern rooms, a large outdoor infinity pool, on-site restaurant and bar, and relaxed lounge areas ideal for unwinding after a day of sightseeing. Guests can enjoy a generous breakfast each morning, with optional dining overlooking the ocean.

Cape Town is widely regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, and this four-night stay allows plenty of time to explore its highlights from Table Mountain and Robben Island to the Cape Winelands and Peninsula.

Capital Pearls Umhlanga

Located in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, Capital Pearls offers modern, stylish accommodation just a short walk from the beach, promenade, and the vibrant Umhlanga village. Known for it’s warm climate and relaxed coastal atmosphere, Umhlanga is one of South Africa’s most sought-after seaside destinations.

The hotel is ideally positioned for easy access to Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium, where Dragons RFC face the Sharks, with all match day transport included. Nearby, you’ll find a wide range of restaurants, bars, and cafés, as well as scenic coastal walks and the iconic Umhlanga Lighthouse.

With its beachfront setting and lively surroundings, Capital Pearls provides the perfect final stop on your tour, combining rugby excitement with coastal relaxation.

Excursions

Stellenbosch Vineyard Tour & Lunch

Enhance your Cape Town experience with an optional day trip to the enchanting Stellenbosch, a region renowned for its stunning vineyards and exquisite wines. This delightful excursion includes convenient return transport from The President Hotel, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey. During the trip, you will visit an incredible vineyard, where you’ll have the opportunity to savor the local wines, guided by a knowledgeable host who will share insights about the wine-making process and the unique characteristics of each varietal.

The day also includes a delicious lunch at the vineyards, allowing you to relax and soak in the beautiful surroundings as you indulge in gourmet cuisine paired with exceptional wines. This memorable experience is a perfect way to explore the rich culture and flavors of South Africa’s wine country.

*Optional extra

Cape Town Boat Cruise

Add an unforgettable perspective to your Cape Town stay with our optional private boat cruise experience. Step aboard your exclusively chartered vessel and take in the city’s most iconic sights from the water – Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill and the Atlantic Seaboard all laid out in front of you as you cruise along the coastline.
The cruise lasts a few hours and is designed as a relaxed, social experience for Dragons RFC supporters, with plenty of time for photos, conversation and simply enjoying being out on the ocean in the height of the South African summer. A selection of food and drinks is included on board, so you can savour refreshments as you watch the sun dip lower over the Atlantic.

This private charter is available as an optional excursion during the Cape Town leg of the tour and can be added to your booking in advance, subject to availability. It’s the perfect way to enhance your trip, celebrate with fellow supporters and see Cape Town from a completely different angle.

*Optional extra