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Getting to the 2010 World Cup within South Africa

World Cup packages are available through reputable travel agents from all parts of the globe. However the early travel packages which include travel, accommodation and sightseeing options on a budget,  are all but gone. More expensive packages are still on the market, but you need to act quickly, since the tournament is scheduled to begin on June 11^th and last until July 11^th. 

 

All nine World Cup host cities have airports nearby, including South African Express which travels to 13 South African domestic destinations, Airlink is a regional carrier that is growing, Kulula is a budget airline and travels to several host cities such as Cape Town and Durban, Mango airlines which flies to Johannesburg,  Cape Town, Pretoria and Bloemfontein-all host cities, Venture Air which flies to Johannesburg and Cape Town and 1Time, which is another regional low cost carrier.

 

Most of the World Cup action will take place in Johannesburg and Cape Town, but in addition to air travel, there is rail or bus service between the host cities. Ask your World Cup travel agent to plan a package that includes local public transportation for you.Renting a car is also an option, but you will need to familiarize yourself with South Africa’s driving regulations and insurance laws. Your travel agent should also include this in your world cup packages because the number of cars available for rent are limited.Licensed taxis, coaches, shuttles and regular buses are all being pressed into service to accommodate the more than 3 million football fans expected to arrive in South Africa during the tournament.

 

Don’t despair if you don’t have tickets to a match. You can still feel the atmosphere in 10 fan parks to be set up near the stadiums. In fact it is anticipated that more people will watch the matches from the fan parks then will be inside. Ask your World Cup travel agent to provide you with a list of the location of the various fan parks. You will be glad that you did. Enjoy the party, but don’t drink too much as police will deny access to anyone exhibiting bizarre or drunken behavior outside the stadiums or fan parks.

 

 

Before You Leave Home for the 2010 World Cup

Millions of football fans will descend on South Africa during the month of June in order to attend the world largest sporting event, having booked one of the many world cup packages that are currently on offer. The 2010 World Cup will take place between June11th and July 11^th, spread among nine host cities including Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth to name just a few. However there are a few things you need to know before you board your plane. First of all, you will need a passport to enter the country. You won't, however, need a visa unless you plan to stay longer than ninety days. Your passport must also remain valid for at least 30 days after you're due to leave South Africa.

 

Planning your trip early and using a reputable and registered travel agent will allow you get the best deals that you r money can buy. Locating these world cup packages will take a little patience and homework but it will be worth it in the end. In fact, with the World Cup it is better to book everything in advance to eliminate the hassle for when you get there. Booking in advance leaves you able to enjoy all the festivities of the tournament stress free as well as danger free. The World Cup is during South Africa's winter season, so it will be cold and rainy depending on which part of the country you happen to spend time in. Think weather that is the same as that found in California in America or in Southwestern Australia in the land down under.

 

Transportation between the nine host cities will be either by high speed rail, rapid transit bus, taxi or rental car. Hire cars should be booked in advance in order to secure one for when you need it. Tell your travel agent to make the reservation. Research the local driving regulations and insurance rules if you plan to drive. However, if you decide to use a taxi ask the concierge at your hotel which firm is trustworthy and licensed.Beware of getting tickets once on the ground because they may be invalid or counterfeit. Make sure you check any tickets with the official ticketing organisation to determine if your tickets are the real McCoy or fake. The government of South Africa and FIFA have put into place a zero tolerance policy outlawing racism and xenophobia. Fans who become very intoxicated will not be allowed inside the stadiums or fan parks outside the stadiums.