The dates have been released, the tickets are about to go on sale, and if you want to watch the England Cricket Team take on South Africa this winter, now is the perfect time to start planning your trip to SA.
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Ideal for those who want to escape winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the England vs. South Africa Test Match starts in Centurion on Boxing Day, 26th December 2019 and runs all the way through to 28th January 2020. To watch all four tests, you’ll need at least a month in South Africa, but with amazing weather, accommodations to suit every budget, fabulous dining venues, and endless sightseeing possibilities, you’ll wonder why you didn’t stay longer!
If you would like to watch the England vs. South Africa Test Match Cricket 2019/2020, here’s where you need to be, and when you need to be there…
1st Test
- Dates: 26th – 30th December 2019
- Location: SuperSport Park, Centurion
- Airport: OR Tambo or Lanseria
- Where to stay: Centurion or Pretoria
2nd Test
- Dates: 3rd – 7th January 2020
- Location: Newlands, Cape Town
- Airport: Cape Town International Airport
- Where to stay: City Centre (12km from Newlands)
3rd Test
- Dates: 16th – 20th January 2020
- Location: St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth
- Airport: Port Elizabeth International Airport
- Where to stay: Humewood, Walmer, Summerstrand
4th Test
- Dates: 24th – 28th January 2020
- Location: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
- Airport: OR Tambo or Lanseria
- Where to stay: Melrose Arch, Sandton, Rosebank
Accommodations close to the cricket grounds are filling up fast, but if you book now, you could still grab yourself a bargain!