Wesleyan Field Hockey in South Africa


TOUR INFO:

When: May 25th-June 3rd, 2026

Initial Program & Pricing:

Register and Pay Here(team funds will be added to each account as they are paid)

Initial Flights:
UA 721T     25MAY  Boston to Dulles              216P  404P

   UA1011T    25MAY  Dulles to Cape Town    630P  320P#1

   UA2023W  02JUN   Cape Town to Dulles    800P  540A#1

   UA 641W   03JUN   Dulles to Boston              825A  956A

Give Back: Inspire Youth and Children

Prep Info Here and General Packing Here

Hotels(Tentative):

  • Lagoon Beach Hotel and Spa

    • 1 Lagoon Gate Drive, Lagoon Beach, Cape Town, 7441

    • Tel: +27 21 528 2000

  • Protea Hotel Stellenbosch

  • Aquila Game Reserve

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

    • +27 21 430 7260

  • NEW Requirement as of 2/25/2026

    πŸ›‚ 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

     

    πŸ“± 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.

  • Email info@zagsports.com with any questions


 Zagging in South Africa Highlights

  • Experience scenic Cape Town, which has been voted the most popular and most beautiful city in the world by many publications.

    • Table Mountain

    • Beautiful beaches

  • Zag Cultural learning experience

    • Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner for 18 years

    • Township Tour

    • South African dinner with traditional dances and dress

  • Overnight stay at Game Reserve & driving tour

    • Lions, Giraffes, Zebras, Elephants, Rhinos, Hippos, & more!

  • Zip lining tour through the Elgin Valley & mountains

  • Unique, sustainable, and responsible give back opportunities carefully chosen to promote well-being in the community