World Cup South Africa 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.

Date: 11 June -11 July 2010

 

 

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 travel to 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 travel 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 tour. Contact us

 

 

Start planning now! 2010 is not far away

Football fans around the world should already be thinking about planning their travel to the World Cup to ensure they make the most out of the event and the region. South Africa has so much to offer as a travel destination and it is sure to be sold out during the World Cup. Our focus is on providing the best safari experience for those attending the event. 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.

 

 

World Cup Fixtures

 

Bloemfontein (Mangaung)

Fixture list for Bloemfontein's Free State Stadium

14 June - Japan v Cameroon
17 June - Greecev Nigeria
20 June - Slovakia v Paraguay
22 June - France v South Africa
25 June - Switzerland v Honduras
27 Jun, 4pm - Winners (D)v Runners Up (C)

 

Cape Town

Fixture list for Cape Town Greenpoint Stadium

11 June - Uruguay v France
14 June - Italy v Paraguay
18 June - England v Algeria
21 June - PortugalvKorea DPR
24 June - Cameroon v Netherlands
29 Jun, 8:30pm - Winner (H)vRunner Up (G)
3 Jul, 4pm - QuarterFinal
6 Jul, 8:30pm - Semi-final

 

Durban

Fixture list for Durban Moses Mabhida Stadium

13 June - Germany v Australia
16 June - Spain v Switzerland
19 June - Netherlands v Japan
22 June - Nigeria v Korea R
25 June - Portugal v Brazil
28 Jun, 4pm - Winner (E)vRunners Up (F)
7 Jul, 8:30pm - SemiFinal

 

Johannesburg

Fixture list for Soccer City in Johannesburg

11 June - South Africa v Mexico
14 June - Holland v Denmark
17 June - Argentina v Korea R
20 June - Brazil v Ivory Coast
23 June - Ghana v Germany
27 June, 8:30pm - Winners (B) v Runners up (A)
2 July, 8:30pm - Quarterfinal
11 July, 8:30pm - FINAL

Fixture list for Ellis Park in Johannesburg

12 June - Argentina v Nigeria
15 June - Brazil v Korea DPR
18 June - Slovenia v USA
21 June - Chile v Switzerland
24 June - Slovakia v Italy
28 June, 8:30pm - Winner (G)Runner up (H)
3 July, 8:30pm - Quarterfinal

 

Nelspruit

Fixture list for Nelspruit’s Mbombela Stadium

16 June - Honduras v Chile
20 June - Italy v New Zealand
23 June - Australia v Syria
25 June - Korea DPR v Ivory Coast

 

Polokwane

Fixture list for Polokwane’s Peter Mokaba Stadium

13 June - Algeria v Slovenias
17 June - France v Mexico
22 June - Greece v Argentina
24 June - Paraguay v New Zealand

 

Port Elizabeth

Fixture list for Port Elizabeth’s Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

12 June - Korea R v Greece
15 June - Ivory Coast v Portugal
18 June - Germany v Syria
21 June - Spain v Honduras
23 June - Slovenia v England
26 June, 4pm - Winner (A) v Runner up (B)
2 July, 4pm - Quarterfinal
10 July, 8:30pm - Third place

 

Pretoria (Tshwane)

Fixture list for Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld Stadium

13 June - Serbia v Ghana
16 June - South Africa v Uruguay
19 June - Cameroon v Denmark
23 June - USA v Algeria
25 June - Chile v Spain
29 June, 4pm - Winner (F)Runner up (E)

 

Rustenburg

Fixture list for Rustenburg’s Royal Bafokeng Stadium

12 June - England v USA
15 June - New Zealand v Slovakia
19 June - Ghana v Australia
22 June - Mexico v Uruguay
24 June - Denmark v Japan
26 June, 8:30pm - Winner (C) v Runner up (D)

 

 

World Cup Stadiums

Matches are scheduled to take place in 10 stadiums throughout South Africa:

 

 

City Chart

Weather
The months of June and 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)

World Cup Travel
Travelling around South Africa is particularly easy, with a superb road infrastructure and good air travel connections. Due to the distances, it is more practical to fly between some of the World Cup host cities. Train travel will probably improve coming up to the World Cup, but at the moment the train network is fairly clumsy and impractical.

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. Self-drive safaris are also possible in most other Southern African destination. We are recommending that our clients avoid driving across South Africa borders 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.

Umzantsi Afrika Tours can assist in planning your safari while attending the World Cup tournament. Whether you prefer to packaged safaris, fly-in safaris, self-drive safaris, or any other safari option, we can provide advice.