England World Cup draw and things to do in South Africa 2010

England´s draw for the South Africa World Cup, 2010 will see them play Algeria, the USA and Slovenia in the opening matches of the tournament.

The complete World Cup group draw for South Africa 2010 is as follows:

Group A – South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay, France
Group B – Argentina, South Korea, Nigeria, Greece
Group C – England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia
Group D – Germany, Australia, Ghana, Serbia
Group E – Holland, Japan, Cameroon, Denmark
Group F – Italy, New Zealand, Paraguay, Slovakia
Group G – Brazil, North Korea, Cote D´Ivoire, Portugal
Group H – Spain, Honduras, Chile, Switzerland.


If you are planning to follow England to South Africa for the World Cup Finals, 2010, there are plenty of things to see and do between watching football matches.

1. Ostrich riding South Africa 2010

Take a trip by hire car to Karoo, where you will find plenty of ostrich farms. If you are feeling adventurous, ride an ostrich in Oudtshoorn. Once you have ridden an ostrich you can eat it if you fancy (well not necessarily the same one), as this area is also famous for its ostrich paté and ostrich steaks. Do something different in between watching football at the World Cup Finals, South Africa, 2010.

2. Accomodation for South Africa World Cup 2010

If you are looking for somewhere different to stay during the South Africa World Cup, 2010, lodge in a tree house for a few days in the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountain Range. Check out Sycamore Avenue in the Drakensberg Mountains or Pezulu Tree house Game Lodge in Timbavati where you will feel completely at one with nature in these stunning surroundings.

3. South Africa coastline World Cup 2010

The Eastern Cape is a must see region if you are visiting South Africa for the World Cup in 2010, as it is home to some of the most scenic coastlines in the country. If you hire a car and drive up to the Eastern Cape area, you can explore the isolated beaches and forests on foot or even include a walking tour in your South Africa 2010 trip.

4. Swim with the penguins

Go swimming with the penguins on the Cape Peninsula, next to the penguin colony in Cape Town, South Africa, 2010. If swimming is not your thing, enjoy the view of the penguins from the boardwalk around the dunes.

5. Diving with sharks South Africa 2010

If the football isn´t providing you with a big enough adrenalin-rush (unless England go to penalties of course), dive with some Great White Sharks in Gansbaal. Situated just a couple of hours´ drive from Cape Town, Shark Alley will be welcoming some of the more adventurous football supporters to go cage diving during the World Cup Tournament in South Africa, 2010.

6. Luxury train travel in South Africa

If you plan to visit South Africa during the World Cup Finals, 2010, take advantage of some of the most luxurious trains in the world. The world famous blue train will transport you from Pretoria to Cape Town, and for footie fans with plenty of cash, this is definitely the best way to travel. Check out where England is playing and book ahead on the blue line if you want to travel in style. Failing that, book cheap car hire from Pretoria or Cape Town Airport.

7. Orange River South Africa 2010

Visit the Richtersveld National Park in South Africa 2010, which is close to the Namibia Border, and raft down the Orange River for a fantastic experience. The river flows down to the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean so take a break from the football and enjoy one of South Africa´s most stunning regions.

8. Football World Cup South Africa 2010

If you are planning your trip to the Football World Cup Finals in South Africa, 2010, take a look at the FIFA website to see about ticket availability. Avoid having to pay ticket touts exorbitant prices and try to book your tickets well in advance. Book cheap airport car hire at the same time you book your flights and you will save even more money. If you wait until the last minute, you could find yourself with tickets for different stadiums and no transport to get you there.

9. Robben Island South Africa 2010

If you plan to visit South Africa during 2010 for the football world cup, make sure you add a trip to Robben Island to your itinerary. Robben Island is where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his life, and many ex-prisoners from the island are now tour guides, who can fully explain the true horrors of this historical island. Situated off Cape Town, a trip to Robben Island can be pre-booked before you travel to South Africa in 2010.

10. Safari with elephants South Africa 2010

Enjoy a safari with elephants in South Africa, 2010. African elephants are not usually ridden by tourists as they can be more temperamental than the Indian species, but several lodges in South Africa now offer visitors a unique chance to ride an African elephant in a safe environment. The Elephant Sanctuary and Addo National Park are well worth a visit.

If you are planning a trip to South Africa for the Football World Cup in 2010, make sure you book your airport car hire well in advance.