Columbia Women’s Lacrosse in South Africa

TOUR INFO:

When: June 2nd-11th, 2027

Initial Program Outline, Timeline, Etc

• The itinerary is subject to change based on final games/clinics schedule. Inclusions will remain regardless. Final schedule will be set in April, 2027

Register Passport, Dietary, Allergies Here(Coming Soon)

Current Flights (subject to change)

UA 1122 2JUN Newark to Cape Town 829P 510P#1

UA 2222 10JUN Cape Town to Newark 750P 505A#1

Hotels:

• Protea Hotel Stellenbosch

  • Techno AVe, Techno Park Stellenbosch 7600 SA

  • +27 21 880 9500

• Aquila Game Reserve

  • R46, Touws River, 6880, South Africa Tel:

  • +27 21 430 7260

• President Hotel

  • Alexander Rd, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

    NEW Requirement as of 2/25/2026

  🛂 What is the SARS Traveler Declaration?

  It’s a new program that includes a mandatory form every traveler needs to complete before entering South Africa. The form helps South African authorities track who is coming into the country for customs, health, and security checks.

  ⏰ When to Complete It:

  You must fill out the declaration in advance, ideally within 48 hours before your arrival in South Africa. This is usually done online through the official SARS website at the link below.

  https://tools.sars.gov.za/sarsonlinequery/traveller

  You can also register at the Official SARS eFiling Portal and set up a login for future trips:

  https://www.sarsefiling.co.za/travellerdeclaration

  📱 How It Works:

   Before your flight, you enter your personal details, travel info, and answer a few health and customs related questions.  After submitting, you receive a confirmation email or QR code that can be printed or saved to your phone.

   When you arrive at the airport in South Africa, you show this confirmation email or QR code during customs and immigration checks along with your passport. It speeds up the screening process and ensures your declaration is on file.

  🏁 At the Airport:

   Officials will verify your declaration against your passport and travel details.

   If all is in order, you proceed through customs.

   If any additional checks are needed, they will be conducted onsite.

  As mentioned, this is a brand new process for South Africa.  They are hoping that completing the form in advance will smooth your entry, help comply with health regulations, and avoid delays but there could be some confusion at the airport during the introduction phase.
  Other Notes:

• Travel Insurance: You may want to consider purchasing Travel Insurance to protect your investment. You can read more at the link below or pursue your own policy. https://zagtours.com/travel-insurance

• Email info@zagsports.com with any questions

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