2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa: a chance for a unique holiday of adventure and sport. Choose from our selection of the finest villas, apartments, bed and breakfasts and serviced apartments: you will have a perfect base for your dream holiday meeting different people and cultures.
Why not stay in a B&B in Cape Town, the enchanting metropolis crowned by mountains on one side and lapped by the sea on the other? Or maybe an apartment in Johannesburg, the city which boasts 2000 parks, the centre of the financial world and tribal markets? Or how about a villa in Port Elizabeth, in the province where Nelson Mandela was born, with its unspoilt golden beaches, lush natural beauty and the characteristic Victorian and early 20th century architecture? You will have the holiday of a lifetime in one of our apartments, B&Bs, villas and residences.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa will be the nineteenth world football cup, the premier international football tournament. It will take place from 11 June to 11 July 2010 in South Africa. The final match will be played in Johannesburg on July 11 while the third place play-off will take place on July 10 in Nelson Mandela Bay / Port Elizabeth.
For the first time FIFA has included in the official list of supporters accommodation, in addition to hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses plus lodges in nature parks and reserves. Over 3 million spectators are expected for the 2010 World Cup, around half a million from other countries. South Africa has a highly regarded tourist industry, with many excellent hotels. However these are expected to be booked to capacity for the event.
Green Point Stadium One of the most artistic football venues in South Africa, the newly-built Green Point Stadium is situated in one of the much sought-after areas in the city of Cape Town.
Ellis Park Stadium
Ellis Park, at the centre of bustling Johannesburg, was built in 1982 and has had a long and distinguished history with sport.
Durban Stadium
The new Durban Stadium's design is characterized by two large archways which arc 100 meters above the stadium roof.
Soccer City
For a long time Soccer City was the only South African stadium dedicated to the beautiful game and is a fitting finals venue.
Free State Stadium
Home to some of the country's most fanatical group of supporters, the Free State Stadium is likely to be the centre of attention during the FIFA World Cup.
Mbombela Stadium
The Mbombela Stadium takes its name from the local municipality which incorporates the city of Nelspruit. Mbombela literally means 'many people together in a small space'.
Peter Mokaba Stadium
Named after one of the renowned sons of the struggle and emancipation of South Africa against the apartheid regime.
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Set on the shores of the North End Lake, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, will be the first dedicated football stadium in the city.
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Loftus Versfeld, in Tshwane/ Pretoria is amongst the most established stadiums in South Africa, built in 1906.
Royal Bafokeng Stadium
The Royal Bafokeng Stadium is named after the Bafokeng People who own shares in the platinum mines in the area.
