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British & Irish Lions South Africa 2009
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  • THE GEMSBOK TOUR
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  • GEMSBOK 1 (STANDARD) (11 nights / 13 days)

    Enjoy the second and third test matches in Pretoria and Johannesburgand visit a Game Park between the last two test matches.

    From £3,899 per person

    Availability: Good

  • GEMSBOK 2 (SUPERIOR) (12 nights / 14 days)

    Enjoy the second and third test matches in Pretoria and Johannesburgand visit a Game Park between the last two test matches.

    From £4,599 per person

    Availability: Good

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THE GEMSBOK TOUR

THE GEMSBOK TOUR

The British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa is set to be an experience of a life time and the final two test matches will decide the series.

England Rugby Travel's Gemsbok package includes the final two deciding test matches and some great locations, including one of South Africa's finest Game Parks. 

Opening Weekend of the Gemsbok Tour (Test Match in Pretoria - Sat 27 June)
Enjoy the build-up to the second test match of the series in Pretoria and maybe choose to undertake an optional excursion which are available to select during the booking steps.

Mid-Week During the Gemsbok Tour
Take a coach journey to Pilanesburg Game Park or Kruger National Park (coach-travel included in the price) and enjoy four nights in one of the excellent game lodges on offer. Use this time to explore the amazing savannahs of South Africa and view the 'big five' between the Lions Test matches.

Final Weekend of the Gemsbok Tour (Test Match in Johannesburg - Sat 4 July)
Experience the final weekend of the Gemsbok tour and the final weekend of the series in Johannesburg as the excitement builds and kick off approaches.

What's included:
- International flights from the UK to South Africa
- Return coach travel between Pretoria/Johannesburg to
  Pilanesburg Game Park
- Return transfers from the airport to the hotel(s)
- Accommodation (including breakfast) on a twin/double 
  basis
- Return matchday transfers between your hotel and the 
  stadium 
- Guaranteed official match tickets for the Lions test 
  matches against South Africa in Pretoria (27 June) and in 
  Johannesburg (4 July)
- Exclusive access to the official England Rugby Travel 'big 
  bar' experience on test match matchday to kick off a 
  superb day's entertainment
- Exclusive official adidas merchandise and clothing to 
  ensure you're fully kitted out for the trip
- Game drive within the game park 
- Experienced, friendly and welcoming England Rugby 
  Travel staff in attendance throughout

You can select from a range of different hotel options and excursions within the Gemsbok package to ensure that you are offered a variety of choice, whatever you and your party's budget.

For further information on the Gemsbok packages or to continue through and start making a booking for a package, please select a Gemsbok sub-package option which are displayed in red underneath the 'Packages' sub title on the left hand side of the page.

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Advance Registrations
After the close of business on Wednesday 25 June, the priority booking period ends for all advanced registered clients. Advanced registered clients can still book packages on England Rugby Travel's website, but it will be on a first come-first-served basis. To ensure that your £100 advanced register payment gets placed against your booking, please insert your exclusive code (provided to you by e-mail) during step one of the booking process when prompted.

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