Gordon's School
Hockey & Rugby Tour 2019 - South Africa - CPT - JNB Quote Number: 13448-2 - R1
Departing: 21 Jul 2019 Duration: 12 nights, 15 days
Returning: 04 Aug 2019 Board basis: Mixed Transport: Flight Price per person: £2317 WELCOME
Welcome to the Tour!
January 2018
Dear Parents,
U18 (Y10-13 in 2018-19) Rugby and Hockey Tour South Af rica
Sunday 21st July 2019 – Sunday 4th August 2019.
Thank you to those parents and students who could attend the tour meeting last Friday. Please find below all details for the proposed South Africa Tour.
An overview of the trip (a more detailed itinerary is attached):
Flights & Taxes: Scheduled flights in Economy Class Hotel accommodation: Protea Breakwater Lodge Hotel, City Lodge V&A Hotel, Protea Hotel Stellenbosch and City Lodge Lynwood Coach Transportation: return airport/hotel transfers, hotel transfers, match and training transfers and return transfers and all excursions are included and will be in an executive air conditioned coach. Fixtures: Five matches and five training sessions for each team, as set out in the itinerary. Excursions: Table mountain, tour of Robben Island, Cape Peninsula Tour, a Cape Canopy Tour, Langa – Township Tour, Goedgedacht Trust, Apartheid Museum, Lesedi Cultural Village and Mabula Game Reserve (2 game drives). Tour Kit: Canterbury Holdall per person and Canterbury polo shirt per person 24 Hour Assistance whilst on tour Full insurance
The cost of this tour is £2317. Below are 3 payment plans:
1) Option 1 – we take a £317 deposit in March 2018 then add £500 for the student’s termly invoice starting in Summer 2018 and finishing in Summer 2019 – 4 invoices - £500 each time
2) Option 2 – we take £317 deposit in March 2018 then payments of £400 every 3mths and finish July 2019 – £400 every 3mths between April 2018 and finish June 2019
3) Option 3 – we take £317 deposit in March 2018 then payments of £125 per month from April 2018 and finish July 2019 – 16mths of £125
Total: £2317
As there is a lengthy period of time before the tour, I would envisage that some fund raising would be undertaken by the students to help with the tour costs.
If you would like your son/daughter to participate in the tour, please complete the attached form and return it to me together with the deposit of £317 by Wednesday 21st February 2018.
Yours sincerely,
Jamie Harrison
Director of Sport
I would like my son/daughter to participate in the U18 (Y10-13 in 2018-19) Rugby and Hockey Tour to South Africa.
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Please Note:
This itinerary is up-to-date on 29/01/2018, however the details are being worked on, and some elements may change.
Provisional itinerary
Sunday 21 July
Meet at London Heathrow Airport where an Edwin Doran Sports Tours Representative will assist with your check in three hours prior to your flight to Cape Town, South Africa.
Overnight: In f light
Monday 22 July
Upon arrival, meet your coach and transfer to the Protea Breakwater Lodge where you will be based for your first two nights of the tour on bed and breakfast basis. This afternoon, you will visit the iconic - Table Mountain. Here you will enjoy a cable car ride to the top of the mountain to witness fantastic views of Cape Town, Table Bay, Robben Island and more. This evening transfer to a local sports facility for a Training Session.
Included Excursion: Table Mountain / Training Session Overnight: Protea Breakwater Lodge, Bed & Breakf ast
Tuesday 23 July
Enjoy breakfast this morning before transferring to a local training facility for a Training Session perfect preparation for your first matches on tour. Afterwards you will catch a ferry over to Robben Island the prison where Nelson Mandela was held Captive for 18 years. Upon your arrival you will embark on a guided tour from an ex- political prisoner who will educate you on the prison and complex apartheid history. Afterwards, you will play your first matches of the tour|:
Match 1: Local Hockey Side v. Gordon's School Match 1: Local Rugby Side v. Gordon's School
Socialise with your opposition after the match before returning to your for the evening.
Included Excursion: Training Session / Robben Island Overnight: Protea Breakwater Lodge, Bed & Breakf ast
Wednesday 24 July
Enjoy your breakfast before checking out of your hotel and transferring to enjoy a Tour of the Cape Peninsula. This tour will include Hout Bay, a boat trip to see the seal colony on Duiker Island, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope and the penguin colony on Boulders Beach. Afterwards, you will board your coach and transfer to meet your hosts whom you will be staying with for the following two nights.
Included Excursion: Cape Peninsula Tour Overnight: Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Thursday 25 July
Enjoy your breakfast with your hosts before transferring to a local sports facility to take part in a Training Session. This afternoon you might like to take a stroll down the V&A waterfront taking in the spectacular views. This afternoon, at an agreed time, you will play your second tour fixtures:
Match 2: Local Hockey Side v. Gordon's School Match 2: Local Rugby Side v. Gordon's School
Socialise with your opposition after the match before returning with your hosts for the evening.
Included Excursion: Training Session Overnight: Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Friday 26 July
Enjoy breakfast with yours hosts before saying goodbye and transferring to a local sports facility for a Training Session. This afternoon transfer to enjoy the Cape Canopy Tour where you will ride out into the mountains outside of Cape Town for an exhilarating zip-wire experience surrounded by stunning panoramic views around the beautiful Western Cape. Enjoy Lunch when you have completed the journey down the valley. Afterwards you will transfer to check into the City Lodge V&A hotel for your two nights stay.
Included Excursion: Cape Canopy Tour & Lunch/ Training Session Overnight: City Lodge V&A Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Saturday 27 July
This morning you will transfer to Langa, a Township suburb of Cape Town. On your arrival you will be met by your guide who will take you on a Tour of the Township. Whilst on the tour you will learn about the history of the township and have the chance to interact with the locals. You will meet some of the local children before having a traditional African Lunch. This afternoon, at an agreed time, you will play your next matches of the tour against some local community sides:
Match 3: Local Hockey Side v. Gordon's School Match 3: Local Rugby Side v. Gordon's School
Socialise with your opposition and return to your hotel for the evening.
Included Excursion: Langa Tour & Lunch Overnight: City Lodge V&A Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Sunday 28 July
Enjoy your breakfast this morning before checking out of you hotel and transferring to the Protea Hotel Stellenbosch where you will stay for two nights on bed and breakfast basis. Afterwards you will transfer to the Goedgedacht Trust. The Goedgedacht Trust is a community development centre who is making a determined effort is being made to make a real contribution to poverty among rural children and youth through the 'Path out of Poverty' (POP) program. Whilst at the trust you will offer a helping hand at the After School Club , POP Centre and Nursery. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Included Excursion: Geogadhacht Trust Activities Overnight: Protea Hotel Stellenbosch, Bed & Breakf ast
Monday 29 July
This morning you will transfer to take part in a Training Session. Following your session you will have the remainder of your day at your leisure you might like to head into central Stellenbosch or enjoy relaxing at your hotel. Your hotel is surrounded by spectacular scenery. Views include the vineyards of the Cape Winelands and the mountainous nature reserves. This afternoon at an agreed time, you will transfer to play your fourth tour fixtures:
Match 4: Local Hockey Side v. Gordon's School Match 4: Local Rugby Side v. Gordon's School
Socialise with your opposition and return to your hotel for the evening.
Included Excursion: Training Session Overnight: Protea Hotel Stellenbosch, Bed & Breakf ast
Tuesday 30 July
Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your internal flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival you will transfer to check into the City Lodge Lynwood hotel where you will enjoy a one nights stay. This afternoon included for you is a visit to the Apartheid Museum which is dedicated to illustrating apartheid and the 20th century history of South Africa. This evening you will have a Training Session before returning to your hotel for the evening. Included Excursion: Apartheid Museum / Training Session Overnight: City Lodge Lynwood, Bed & Breakf ast
Wednesday 31 July
Enjoy your breakfast this morning before checking out of your hotel and transferring to a local sports facility for a Training Session. Following you session you will transfer to the Lesedi Cutlural Village where you will receive a welcome by all the people of Lesedi. You will then watch a multi-visual presentation, followed by a Guided Tour of the five homesteads. Guests are escorted to the Boma for traditional singing and dancing, where you are invited to participate and a Lunch is also included. Afterwards, you will transfer to meet your second hosts whom you will be staying with for the following two nights. Relax and socialise with your hosts this evening.
Included Excursion: Lesedi Cutlural Village Guided Tour & Lunch / Training Session Overnight: Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Thursday 1 August
Enjoy breakfast with your hosts this morning before transferring to a local sports ground for a Training Session preparing you for your final tour fixtures:
Match 5: Local Hockey Side v. Gordon's School Match 5: Local Rugby Side v. Gordon's School
Socialise with your opposition and returning with your hosts for the evening.
Included Excursion: Training Session Overnight: Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Friday 2 August
Enjoy your breakfast this morning before saying goodbye to your hosts and transferring to the Mabula Game Reserve where you will be staying for the final night of the tour on full board basis. This evening enjoy an Escorted Game Drive, look out for the famous African 'Big Five' - Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Buffalo and Leopard. Enjoy Dinner this evening and relax at leisure.
Included Excursion: Escorted Game Drive Overnight: Mabula Game Reserve, Full Board
Saturday 3 August
Wake up early this morning to continue your search for the 'Big Five' on a Sunrise Game Drive. Enjoy your breakfast before checking out of the Reserve and transferring to the Tambo International Airport where you will board you flight back to London.
Included Excursion: Sunrise Game Drive Overnight: In f light
Sunday 4 August
On your arrival back into to London Heathrow Airport, collect your luggage, pass through airport security and disperse for home.
SOUTH AFRICA
Why South Africa? South Africa Video
When traveling in South Africa, you will encounter many different landscapes across the country, from sub-tropical rain forests and semi-desert stretches to the snow-capped Drakensberg mountains, amazing beaches and beautiful grassland game reserves.
Our most popular destinations include Cape Town and the winelands, the scenic Garden Route along with the bustling Pretoria, Gauteng region of South Africa.
South Africa is a country with sport at the forefront of everyday life and is a passion of its people.
The school sport system is second to none with televised competitions and is like a religion in this warm, friendly nation of rugged natural beauty. YouTube https://youtu.be/bVK59AeJaTw No where else in the world provides the wide variety of experiences, activities and attractions that can be found in this one of a kind country
Excursions
Table Mountain
Take a cable car to the top of Table Mountain where you will be treated to breathtaking views of Cape Town and Table Bay.
Robben Island
Take a tour of the island and prison where Nelson Mandela was famously imprisoned from 1964 to 1982.
Cape Peninsula Tour
Enjoy a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. This includes a boat trip to the seal colony at Duiker Island, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope and a trip to see the famous penguins at Boulders Beach. Cheetah Outreach Sanctuary
Visit the Cheetah Outreach Sanctuary which aims to highlight the plight of the cheetah and is helping to protect it from extinction. Perhaps even enjoy a personal encounter with an adult cheetah.
Newlands Stadium
Take a tour of the famous Newlands Stadium, home of Super Rugby team The Stormers. The stadium also hosted a semi final of the 1995 Rugby World Cup between England and New Zealand.
Whale Watching
Take a trip to Hermanus to see the Whales that migrate along this coast. Simply enjoy watching the whales from the cliff tops and the beach, or perhaps take a boat out to get a closer look!
Shark Cage Diving
Take a boat out from Cape Town and come face to face with one of the oceans most deadly predators.
Langa Township
Enjoy a tour of the Langa Township just outside Cape Town, meet the children and enjoy lunch at Sheila's famous Lelapa restaurant. Perhaps even fit in a local community fixture during your visit.
Two Oceans Aquarium
Visit the excellent Two Oceans Aquarium which is located on the V&A Waterfront, at the point at which the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet.
Lesedi Cultural Village
Visit Lesedi Cultural Village, the village consists of five permanently inhabited villages. Experience a traditional welcome, a guided walkabout, as well as a song and dance show. You will then enjoy a lunch at the excellent restaurant.
Escorted Game Drive Head out on a 4x4 vehicle with a ranger who will take you in search of the famous 'Big 5' mammals - Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard.
Accomodation
All our accommodation meets strict safety standards and are equipped to deal with groups. We make sure they are located within in easy reach of your fixtures and offer plenty of good food, for your team to refuel after a hard day competing or training.
Our friendly staff are happy to advise you on the best accommodation options for your specific tour, taking into account factors like cost, adventure and comfort.
There are plenty of accommodation options to choose from in South Africa for your school sports tour. We can discuss what best suits your needs, whether it's a high- quality hotel or more basic hostel.
However there is no better way to get to know a country than to stay with locals in their homes. This is often the highlight of any sports tour, where life-long friendships are made. We arrange over 6,000 nights per year worldwide with host families. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
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Her qualifications include NEBOSH General Certiticate in Safety Management Systems and Risk Assessor through the Chartered Institute of Enviromental Health.
In the business her role includes ensuring that any element of risk is completely minimised and that they are carried out to a level that not only meets but exceeds the School Travel Forum requirements on many levels.
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