Things to Do During Cricket World Cup 2027
Beyond the cricket matches, three extraordinary countries await — South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Safaris, wine estates, natural wonders and cultural experiences that rival anywhere in the world.
The world's most extraordinary cricket tour
The 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is the first to be hosted across three nations — South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. For travelling fans, this is not merely a cricket tournament. It is one of the most compelling long-haul travel opportunities the sport has ever produced.
Between matches, you are within reach of the Big Five, some of the world's most celebrated wine estates, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and some of the most dramatic desert landscapes on the planet. This guide covers the best experiences available in each host city.
Johannesburg
Pilanesberg Safari
Malaria-free Big Five reserve, 2 hours away. Perfect for a rest day between matches at the Wanderers.
Kruger National Park
4–5 hours by road — South Africa's flagship wildlife destination. Fly-in day trips available.
Apartheid Museum
One of the world's most important museums. A profound half-day experience in the city.
Soweto Cultural Tour
Explore South Africa's most famous township and its pivotal role in the country's history.
Cape Town
Cape Winelands
Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Constantia — world-class wine within 45 minutes of Newlands.
Table Mountain
The rotating cable car offers 360-degree views of one of the world's most spectacular cities.
Cape Point Day Trip
Drive Chapman's Peak to the tip of the Cape Peninsula, then visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
Aquila Safari Day Trip
Big Five game reserve 2 hours from Cape Town — the closest safari option for Cape-based fans.
Harare
Victoria Falls
One of the world's seven natural wonders is just 4 hours from Harare by road or 1 hour by air.
Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe's largest game reserve — famous for its large elephant herds.
National Gallery of Zimbabwe
One of Africa's finest galleries, showcasing Shona sculpture and contemporary Zimbabwean art.
Mbare Musika Market
Harare's largest market — an authentic and vibrant window into everyday Zimbabwean life.
Windhoek
Etosha National Park
Namibia's premier wildlife reserve — vast salt pan with exceptional dry-season game viewing.
Sossusvlei Dunes
The towering red sand dunes of the Namib Desert are among the world's great natural spectacles.
Katutura Township Tour
A guided walk through Windhoek's most vibrant township and its cultural heart.
Namibian Craft Centre
The best destination in Windhoek for authentic Namibian crafts and contemporary African art.
One of the world's great wine destinations
Cape Town sits beside Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Constantia — three of the southern hemisphere's finest wine valleys. Each is within 60 minutes of Newlands Cricket Ground, making the Winelands an entirely practical World Cup itinerary addition.
South Africa's wine industry traces its roots to 1659, and today produces wines at an international standard, at prices that make European equivalents seem extravagant. Pinotage — a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault developed in South Africa — is the country's signature variety.
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Wine Tours & Tastings for Cricket World Cup 2027
Add premium experiences to your trip with curated wine tours and tastings. This is especially relevant for Cape Town and the surrounding wine regions, but can also be featured as part of a wider South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia trip.
Perfect for fans who want more than just the matches.
Safari across three host countries
All three tournament host countries — South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia — are home to exceptional wildlife reserves. South Africa offers the Big Five in Kruger and Pilanesberg; Zimbabwe provides access to Hwange and the spectacle of Victoria Falls; Namibia hosts Etosha and the extraordinary desert landscapes of the Namib.
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