Match Locations - 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

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JOHANNESBURG

NELSPRUIT

POLOKWANE

PRETORIA

RUSTENBURG

BLOEMFONTEIN

CAPE TOWN

DURBAN

PORT ELIZABETH

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500,000 World Cup tickets unsold, but some matches sold out

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AP is reporting that World Cup organizers say 500,000 tickets are unsold and fear “tragic” empty stadiums at soccer’s showcase event.

FIFA says Friday (Apr 9) the tickets would go on sale to the general public in South Africa on April 15. Organizers have less than two months to sell nearly a quarter of the tournament’s total [...]

Brazil's expected route to the finals

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Brazil holds the number 2 rank in the FIFA/Coco-Cola World ranking and is expected to top Group ‘G’. They are expected to take the green (see below) route in their quest for the 2010 title. If they end up as the second highest point holding team in group G they will take the blue [...]

Popular World Cup matches

World Cup match are in great demand. In general all the Cape Town matches and Rustenburg matches seem to be greater demand than the matches at other [...]

South Africa - Travel Tips

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Are you prepared for the World Cup, South Africa trip ?

These practical details for the World Cup bound international traveler will help you get acquainted with the country you will be visiting and help simplify your packing and offer insight.

Full details at Practical and General South Africa Information for the World Cup bound Soccer fan.

What is 'Big 5'?

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Wildlife guides discuss African wildlife safaris in terms of Big Five. What animals constitute Big 5? “Big 5″ refers to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino – five most difficult animals in Africa to hunt on foot.

 

Cape Town is beautiful

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Things ‘to do’ and ’see’ in Cape Town.

 

The Fairest Cape Cape Town History, Politics & What’s Next Robben Island The World’s Largest Floral Kingdom, Kirstenbosch Cape Town’s Wine Country Shark Diving Heli-Touring – Southern Cape area Hike Table Mountain Cape Town Shopping Trip Life in the Tourships Cape Town – Home Hospitality Art in South [...]

Planning a trip to the World cup in South Africa? Be flexible with your travel dates and $$$ave !

When planning a trip to the World Cup in South Africa, you may want to research your departure dates carefully. A one day flexibility could make all the [...]

World Cup Soccer 2010, South Africa is calling, but... Part 2

If you are a US citizen, you are not required to obtain a health certificate to enter South Africa unless you have visited a yellow fever infected area within the last 6 months. Although yellow fever is not a disease risk in South Africa, travelers arriving from countries where yellow fever is present are required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination. If you will be traveling to one of these countries where yellow fever is present before proceeding to the World Cup, South Africa, this requirement must be taken into [...]

World Cup Soccer 2010 airfares 50% higher

Have you bought your air ticket to South Africa? If you bought your air ticket on the non-stop flight before Dec 4 (the day of the draw) you may have saved anything between $2500 to $1000. And if you bought a business class air ticket, you probably saved yourself anything between $3000 to [...]