Tour overview
Your school cricket team will take part in well-matched fixtures and benefit from a range of opposition. School cricket tours to South Africa are a fantastic experience to hone your team’s skills while immersed in a new culture. Combined with a comprehensive excursion package, this is the ultimate cricket travel experience.
Looking for a multi-sport tour?
If you are looking to create a sports tour for more than one sport at your school, our team can help you tailor the ultimate experience in South Africa.
What our customers say about us
We know we craft incredible school cricket tours, but it’s better to hear it from the people that have travelled with usu2026
The Rainbow Nation has long been a wonderful place to play cricket with the first match recorded to have taken place in 1808!
Edwin Doran Sports Tours was the first company to arrange school sports tours to South Africa after the fall of apartheid. Following South Africa’s readmittance to world cricket in 1991, the Proteas (previously known as the Springboks) adapted quickly to the high level of competition found on the international stage.
Since 1992, we have cultivated vast on-the-ground knowledge and extensive contacts to help your cricket players really make the most of their time in South Africa. From visiting the local charities that we support to exploring the natural wonders of the Highveld and finding perfectly matched competition, our unrivalled networks mean nobody does South African sports tours better.
Support and safety
From the minute you choose to book one of our school cricket tours to South Africa, we provide all the support you need, helping you promote your tour, obtain travel insurance and conduct risk assessments. This is in addition to offering round-the-clock assistance while you’re away.
We require that all accommodation, transport and excursion suppliers meet our high safety standards and all of our tours are fully bonded by IATA, ABTA and ATOL, protecting your group against unforeseen events.
Event pricing
Typically, school cricket tours to South Africa cost:
£2,400.00 – £3,500.00 / person
* All of our tours are tailored. Prices will differ depending on duration of tour, number of touring party size, number of sports tailored, number of free places and selection of excursions.

Unforgettable excursions
Our school cricket tours to South Africa show your students the highlights of vibrant cities, including Pretoria and Cape Town. Experiencing the best of Africa means getting out into its epic landscapes which is why we can include everything from visits to arid deserts and jagged coastlines to forests and grasslands teeming with wildlife. Your school cricket group will get to enjoy the perfect mix of testing cricket matches fixtures but explore National Parks, surf the Cape or spot the ‘Big Five’ on an exciting safari.
Accommodation
There are lots of accommodation options to choose from in South Africa. Whether you are seeking something a little special or want to keep to a more conservative budget, we can discuss what best suits your needs.
Tailored cricket tours for your group.
All of our [South Africa sports tours](/sports-tours-south-africa/) are tailored to meet the specific requirements of your group. [Speak to us](/contact-us/) to build your perfect itinerary