| Being in South Africa, watching an England captain lift | | | | you're going to fly all the way to South Africa, make |
| the World Cup is a dream many fans hope will come | | | | the most of your trip and make sure you pack a pair |
| true. Even if David Beckham's chances have been | | | | of binoculars. You can opt for tailor-made itineraries |
| snatched of playing in the epic tournament, you can | | | | that will ensure you take in the best tourist hotspots |
| still have the opportunity to be there in person. | | | | but you will be looking at an expensive price tag. |
| But planning to get there takes a little more time and | | | | Accommodation however could be a problem during |
| effort than going to a home game. As excitement | | | | the tournament so it is crucial you book ahead. Using |
| for the World Cup builds, so will flight prices. Deciding | | | | a specialist travel company with expert knowledge |
| where you're going to fly to is the first move. | | | | and contacts in the country is the best way of |
| Matches will be played in nine South African cities. | | | | finding the cheapest deals. |
| Most of these are in the north-east of South Africa, | | | | As well as the football, South Africa is known for its |
| and apart from Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, are a | | | | warm hospitality. But even so, independent travel to |
| few hours' drive from Johannesburg. So | | | | the country demands a certain intrepid approach. Out |
| Johannesburg is a good central destination for football | | | | of season flight prices will also be hiked up as |
| fans. | | | | demand is high, so make sure you use a low cost |
| As well as taking in the footy, it's worthwhile | | | | flight website to avoid being ripped off. Travelling |
| considering making the most of the country's other | | | | around South Africa isn't easy, which is why a |
| attractions. For football widows, England's first group | | | | tailor-made package is the best bet, but not |
| match takes place in Rustenburg - also famous for | | | | everyone will be able to afford the thousands upon |
| the Sun City resort complete with safari park. It's | | | | thousands of pounds these cost (official FIFA |
| worth keeping in mind that our summer is South | | | | packages can average £8,300 for a couple). |
| Africa's winter, so if you're expecting a beach holiday, | | | | Specialist travel agencies can help, giving you the |
| you'll be disappointed. But you can still enjoy the | | | | advice and information you need for a successful |
| famous safaris and game parks in Johannesburg. If | | | | World Cup trip. |