Tour overview
School hockey tours to South Africa are a great opportunity for teams to develop their skills while crafting new memories. Play at exceptional sporting facilities and let us tailor your tour with unforgettable excursions into South Africa’s fabulous Game reserves, unspoiled coastline and unique culture.
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of customers said their tour was ‘outstanding or good’
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.
Tour highlights
One coach company for duration of tour
Charity outreach experiences with the local community
Male & female hockey to the highest standard
Excellent value for money
The only operator to have offices and staff on the ground in South Africa
Safari game drive to explore South Africa’s magnificent wildlife
What our customers say about us
We know we craft incredible school hockey tours, but it’s better to hear it from the people who have travelled with usu2026
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This was a 5* experience for us from the quality of hockey and netball played to the hospitality and range of cultural experiences. By far the best tour I have been on in my tour experience.
STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOL
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Overall the service and contact from Edwin Doran was very good particularly when setting up the tour.
UPPINGHAM SCHOOL
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The organisation was superb from start to finish. The help and advice given was quick and accurate. The tour guides/bus drivers were superb. Very knowledgeable, very helpful and very accommodating. The whole trip was well run and made being the tour leader an enjoyable experience. It was also very nice to see the faces you have been speaking to on many occasions.
RISHWORTH SCHOOL
This fascinating destination combines a real love for the sport with rich wildlife and epic scenery.
Edwin Doran Sports Tours was the first company to arrange sports tours to South Africa after the fall of apartheid. Since 1992 we’ve cultivated vast on-the-ground knowledge and extensive contacts that we use to help players to really get under the skin of this vibrant country.
Our links with local schools has continued to develop over the years allowing schools an even greater breadth of competition for their hockey team. 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 hockey 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 hockey 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 hockey tours to South Africa show your students the highlights of colourful cities from Pretoria to Cape Town. We know that sometimes finding 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 group will not only get to enjoy a number of testing hockey fixtures but walk through the canopy layers of National Parks, surf and spot the ‘Big Five’ on an exciting safari.
Table Mountain Tour
Take the revolving cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a 360-degree view of the city and bay.
South Africa Game Reserve
Go on an escorted safari to spot the ‘big five’: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino.
Cape Peninsula Tour
Journey to dramatic Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, visiting Boulders Beach and Duiker Island.
Camps Bay, Cape Town
Relax on the fine white sandy beach of Camps Bay while enjoying scenic views of the Twelve Apostles mountains.
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.
Game Lodge – Take the unique opportunity to experience accommodation set within
Game Lodge – Take the unique opportunity to experience accommodation set within some of South Africa’s finest game reserves.
Boutique hotels – Looking for higher-end comfort during your tour? Look to our
Boutique hotels – Looking for higher-end comfort during your tour? Look to our choice of boutique hotels which provide your…
Stay at the 4-star Lagoon Beach Hotel in Cape Town, offering spectacular views
Stay at the 4-star Lagoon Beach Hotel in Cape Town, offering spectacular views over Table Mountain and Robben Island, and…
Speak to our team of sports tour specialists to discuss accommodation options for your school
Speak to our team of sports tour specialists to discuss accommodation options for your school.
Tailored hockey tours for your group.
All of our [sports tours to South Africa](/sports-tours-south-africa/) are tailored to meet the specific requirements of your group. [Speak to us](/contact-us/) to build your perfect itinerary
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