Kings & Cheetahs away in SA
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Topic: Kings & Cheetahs away in SA
Posted By: franciskieran
Subject: Kings & Cheetahs away in SA
Date Posted: 09 August 2017 at 12:06pm
| It would be interesting to know if Scarlets will arrange an away package for the matches in SA against Kings on 26th Nov and Cheetahs on 2nd Dec? It could be like an 8 day trip. |
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Posted By: Jonathan
Date Posted: 11 August 2017 at 8:15am
| Really looking forward to this trip. I would imagine the club price would be expensive. Anyone had a look at booking themselves? |
Posted By: Rainbow
Date Posted: 15 August 2017 at 10:21pm
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In the process of booking a trip now to go and see both games. Happy to share details. The company that I have used can tailor trips for individuals/couples or group of friends. I will be putting somethinh on SF buts its not ready yet to share. ------------- Snowflake |
Posted By: Turkpower
Date Posted: 16 August 2017 at 12:39pm
| Thinking of flying to Cape Town and following the famous Garden Route to Port Elizabeth. Watch the SK's game then flying home from there. Not going to the Cheetahs game as it's quite a distance and I don't think there's a lot to see there. |
Posted By: GPR - Rochester
Date Posted: 16 August 2017 at 1:34pm
Good idea Turkpower. I followed that route during the Lions tour in 1997. Its a beautiful route & if you get time to spend on route then the lovely town of George is well worth a visit/stay.
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Turkpower wrote:Posted By: CRYS16
Date Posted: 16 August 2017 at 10:56pm
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We have details of a trip: http://scarletfever.org/forum/south-africa-package_topic43523.html" rel="nofollow - http://scarletfever.org/forum/south-africa-package_topic43523.html ------------- Email info@crys16.cymru with your membership queries! JOIN CRYS 16 FOR FREE: http://www.crys16.cymru |
Posted By: Rainbow
Date Posted: 17 August 2017 at 10:06am
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Turkpower, If you need help in arranging the Garden route trip (i did 15 years ago and its special) I stayed in amazing places. You are right not much to see in Bloemfontaine, my trip is in late Friday and out on Sunday. Have you booked accomodation? Contact details who can help you is Ingram@escapeexplore.com Dont forget to mention Scarlets trip. ------------- Snowflake |
Posted By: Turkpower
Date Posted: 17 August 2017 at 8:57pm
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Rainbow, Got a quote from STA travel. Flying into Cape town, travelling the Garden route with accommodation and car hire and out of Port Elizabeth for £1329.
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Posted By: ap sior
Date Posted: 17 August 2017 at 9:00pm
Does that include flights in and out of UK ?
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Posted By: Turkpower
Date Posted: 17 August 2017 at 9:21pm
| Cardiff return |
Posted By: ap sior
Date Posted: 17 August 2017 at 9:31pm
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£1300 including flights from UK ! Who are they flying with ? Pidgeon post ?? Does it include both games like Enfys' quote ?
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Posted By: Turkpower
Date Posted: 17 August 2017 at 9:40pm
| Obviously not going to Bloemfontaine as it's not on the Garden Route. |
Posted By: ap sior
Date Posted: 17 August 2017 at 9:50pm
Thanks, my knowledge of SA let me down there.
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Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 17 August 2017 at 9:51pm
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There seems to be two different markets for these matches. Enfys aka Rainbow is doing both. Those that don't fancy the altitude, higher temperatures and less to see (from what folk have said) are avoiding Bloem. Me and Mrs EO really like the idea of doing both venues, meeting the local supporters of both teams. So far, there seems to be a bit more contact with the Cheetahs folk than the Kings. No doubt that'll even up in the coming weeks. Hopefully, we'll be there. If we are, we will weighting our time in PE rather than Bloem, as things stand. Allez les Rouges ou Noirs ------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: Rainbow
Date Posted: 19 August 2017 at 5:14pm
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Hi, Have you received the trip details? Do you want me to send them on? You are right nothing much in BLM, surrounded by farm land. I'm off to Cape Town between the games. ------------- Snowflake |
Posted By: Wil Chips
Date Posted: 22 August 2017 at 9:04pm
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All, Just one quick call out from me....It's worth checking the new SA Immigration and Border control policy brought in last year if travelling with a minor ( under 18). A bit different but stringently applied. Stopped me from going there last year as you need your child's original or certified birth certificate ( which I didn't have with me here). One parent travelling with a minor needs more info. |
Posted By: RedZep
Date Posted: 22 August 2017 at 9:25pm
Thanks for that, mate, much appreciated. You going? 2 x "home" games for you. ------------- '' Know your three R's, son..... Rugby, Rock and Ridin'!! '' |
Posted By: Wil Chips
Date Posted: 22 August 2017 at 9:46pm
| At least 1 for sure... |
Posted By: Wil Chips
Date Posted: 22 August 2017 at 9:54pm
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17 rand to a gbp...so a pint of Castle comes in at a shade under one of your Great British pounds. Lionel Messi. |
Posted By: Rainbow
Date Posted: 24 August 2017 at 11:45am
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Chips, See you there.... 4 people booked and paid all ready. I know my trip covers both games however there is an option within our trip to do the one game. It will be their Summer!!! ------------- Snowflake |
Posted By: franciskieran
Date Posted: 24 August 2017 at 12:09pm
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I looked online a couple of days ago to go to Port Elizabeth for just the Kings match on 26/11/2017, flying out on 24th from Heathrow and returning on 28th, just the flights was £372 return on BA, also with flights + 3/4 nights hotel on BA it was about £800+. Hotels would need more research, etc.... Kieran
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Posted By: Wil Chips
Date Posted: 25 August 2017 at 6:24am
Fantastic to read that you've got traction on an organized trip for these games. Envious of organized tours like this, especially to new venues...much more fun as a group...and better agin if organized by someone else for you! I get to see games flying 'solo' in an out from odd locations ( like Nairobi this time around), it's ok but not as good as a 'tour' If you need any local intel let me know as I work around a load of Saffers here in East Africa...all rugby mad...all un-sure of what to make of the Pro 14 etc... They all try and imitate my accent when talking all things rugby... Kwazulu Natal meets Teifi valley....barely a language. 'R ool yewr players got to ave a booky man?' ( Sir, is there a rule where all your players have to have a gitty goatie beard ?) |
Posted By: Rainbow
Date Posted: 25 August 2017 at 10:10am
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The organised trip is staying at the Radison Blue which is £180 per room. If you check booking.com they did have an offer on the same hotel. Do you fancy doing a Safari whils out in PEZ? ------------- Snowflake |
Posted By: Wil Chips
Date Posted: 25 August 2017 at 10:32am
| I actually fancy not doing a safari...I live in a national park and the blinking animals keep me awake most nights...no I want to go on a pub crawl or see some cement buildings for a change ! |
Posted By: Rainbow
Date Posted: 25 August 2017 at 9:43pm
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I was asking the guy in the post b4 yours... Living in Keyna must be exciting.... penty of cement Buildings in PEZ... ------------- Snowflake |
Posted By: Rainbow
Date Posted: 27 August 2017 at 1:26pm
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Details about the Safari: Amakhala Game Reserve Amakhala Game Reserve is an ideal choice for your Big 5 Safari destination. This 7,500 ha reserve is renowned for its truly awesome topography, created by the slowly meandering Bushman’s River running through it. Guided by experienced rangers, you can return to nature and explore the diverse wildlife and the rugged landscapes of the Eastern Cape valley and bushveld on Amakhala Game Reserve. Morning and evening game drives in open Land Rovers through Amakhala Game Reserve will leave you in awe of the diverse vegetation and spectacular scenery which abounds here. Not only do we offer the much sought after Big 5, but there are over 16 antelope species, zebra, giraffe and many small interesting species. Our elephant sightings are likely to the highlight of your stay. In addition to game drives, we also offer boat cruises and guided walks. For a change of pace, enjoy bird watching and game spotting whilst gently cruising down the Bushman’s River! Refreshment breaks have been included to make your safari experience that much more enjoyable. This bush experience will create memories, which will linger as long as the African sun sets. http://wetu.com/iBrochure/en/Launch/5281_11360_15453/Safari_Lodge_on_Amakhala/Landing ------------- Snowflake |
Posted By: SA14
Date Posted: 27 August 2017 at 2:29pm
| Well done for organising all this. |
Posted By: Rainbow
Date Posted: 27 August 2017 at 7:47pm
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I was v lucky that I used this company when I went on the SA Lions tour back in 2009. We had such a great time with the owner of the company and his friends. Have kept in touch. When it was announced that 2 teams were joining the PRO12 I contacted the team on the ground. A great trip has been organised and it will be fun! I just hope it will be a succesful frip and that everyone will enjoy. ------------- Snowflake |
Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 04 September 2017 at 8:02pm
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Booked the flights today. Looking forward to it all, as it's the first time in SA. ------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: Rainbow
Date Posted: 07 September 2017 at 9:13pm
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See you SA! You will like it. ------------- Snowflake |
Posted By: SA14
Date Posted: 03 October 2017 at 12:33am
| If you go on holidaypirates.com there’s flights to South Africa from £343 return around the dates of the games. |
Posted By: ladram
Date Posted: 03 October 2017 at 6:24am
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Posted By: ap sior
Date Posted: 03 October 2017 at 1:28pm
You may look back and say that there was no arm in it !
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Posted By: Ffidel Bennett
Date Posted: 03 October 2017 at 2:00pm
| Costs an arm and a leg!! |
Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 03 October 2017 at 8:39pm
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Only the bald win that prize ------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 06 November 2017 at 4:17pm
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Have just heard from friends with the connections in PE that it looks like our game is going to be back in the proper stadium and not at the Wolfson venue Ulster played at. Good news 😁 ------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: reesytheexile
Date Posted: 06 November 2017 at 7:25pm
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Posted By: Rainbow
Date Posted: 21 November 2017 at 1:05pm
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Hi, For those Travelling to SA we have arranged to watch the Wales v SA game at the Old Greys sport club. This was suggested by the contact at Cheetahs. The cheetahs dont have a club house and the bar is only open 2hrs before the match. Wales v NZ no venu as yet but been told that The Raddison Blu hotel has a bar and will be showing the game. Some people are flying out tomorrow and will do a rekie beforhand to a pub in PEZ. Safe journey to all those travelling and see you in PEZ! ------------- Snowflake |