World Cup 2010

South Africa will be hosting the football World Cup in 2010! We call it soccer, but whatever you call it; it is undoubtedly one of the greatest sporting events in the world.  

All eyes will turn to South Africa in the build up to the World Cup.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the whole of Southern Africa as tourism will be given a huge boost from the publicity surrounding the event.

Start planning now! 2010 is not far away

Football fans around the world should already be thinking about planning their trip to the World Cup to ensure they make the most out of the event and the region. There are only a limited number of game reserves, lodges, camps and safaris and these are guaranteed to be popular for a large number of fans that will see this as a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Africa and experience an African safari.

Non-Football fans -  visit before the World Cup fans arrive

For non-football fans, we think this sporting event should also be considered in making your decision on when to visit Southern Africa. Large parts of Southern Africa are still relatively unknown and are not on the global tourist map. This is sure to change by the time the World Cup arrives in town and the follow on tourism that will inevitably result. So get there before the rest discover these amazing remote and beautiful places.

Whether you plan to go to the World Cup or just want to beat the football fans in visiting the region, we can advise you on all the aspects of your trip. Contact us

Things to consider when planning your trip for the World Cup 2010

Date:                              June/July 2010

Venues: There are 9 venues:

• Cape Town
• Durban
• Johannesburg
• Bloemfontein
• Nelspruit
• Polokwane
• Port Elizabeth
• Pretoria
• Rustenburg

World Cup 2010 City Chart

Weather

The months of June/July are considered to be winter in South Africa. Fortunately, it is an African winter so temperatures are mild in most parts of the country.

Cape Town, Eastern Cape and Port Elizabeth: The weather can be changeable and there is a fair amount of rain at this time of year.

Durban: June and July are an ideal time to visit Durban as the weather is mild and dry. KwaZulu Natal can be quite tropical and humid other times of the year, but June/July are very comfortable.

Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Pretoria and Rustenburg: These cities have are dry and sunny during the day. They experience a drop in temperature at night. They seldom have rain during this time as they are summer rainfall regions (November-March)

Safaris

Most Southern African safari destinations are within easy reach (by scheduled flight or charter) from all World Cup venues. All safari destinations in South Africa can also be reached by self-drive options. We are recommending that our clients avoid self-drive outside of South Africa during the World Cup as there are likely to be frustrating delays at almost all the border crossings. 

Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia are all well established safari destinations. For the more adventurous: Zambia and Mozambique are fast becoming popular.

If time permits, we are also recommending that our clients consider East Africa - either en route or on the way back - as an alternative to a safari in Southern Africa. The main reason for this is that the demand for safaris in Southern Africa is likely to be very high and availability may be better in East Africa. It also gives you an alternative route for your flight into South Africa.