‘Zuma’ off for a weekend in South Africa

It’s Lions year again, of course, with the finest of the British Isles taking on the world champions in a three-test series in South Africa. Supporters are expected to make the flight for the clash between the Lions and the world champions for the combined tour.

With fewer than five weeks until kick off, the great news for fans is that Sport Abroad is offering specially created weekend packages for those time poor supporters wishing to catch some of the action at one of the three tests. To get the most out of South Africa there are a number of safari options to see those other roaring lions that can be added on.

Join the 2nd Test in Pretoria on June 27th, the itinerary includes flights, three nights in 3* accommodation on B&B, transfers, official match tickets and souvenir merchandise and entrance to the Big Bar, prices start from £1,195 per person.

With the fixtures set and the team announced, longer packages are available and hosted by rugby celebs like J.P.R Williams who himself played a major role in the 1974 winning ‘invincible’ series against South Africa, David Duckham, and John Taylor. Join the Three Tests on June 18th, the itinerary includes flights, 13 nights in 3* and 4* accommodation on B&B, transfers, official match tickets and match merchandise. Prices start from £4,495 per person.

To book on-line visit sportabroad.co.uk.