Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports globally, with clubs and social communities expanding rapidly. Ascot Tours offers a specialised product that combines padel-focused coaching and club trips with wildlife safaris in South Africa. This is designed specifically for international padel players, coaches, and social groups seeking structured sporting experiences with leisure and wildlife travel elements.
Padel Tour Format
Ascot Tours packages padel club trips that cater to adult groups of players, often accompanied by a coach or organiser from their home club. These trips are aimed at amateur and semi-professional players looking to participate in scheduled coaching sessions, matches, and tournaments. The format is flexible and can be adapted to suit beginners, intermediates, or advanced groups.
Padel Target Market
Travel agents can expect interest from sports clubs, padel academies, and fitness-focused travel communities in Europe, the UK, and the Middle East. Group sizes typically range from 8 to 24 people. Each itinerary includes dedicated time for padel play alongside a structured travel schedule that features safari activities and cultural experiences.
Coaching and Facilities
Padel activities are hosted at established facilities in major centres such as Cape Town, the Garden Route, and Johannesburg. Sessions are led by South African coaches experienced in training visiting international groups. Coaching sessions may include drills, technique development, strategy sessions, and social matches. Court hire, coaching fees, and equipment logistics are included in the package pricing. Where required, Ascot Tours can arrange for international coaches to join the group for the duration of the tour, or to collaborate with local South African professionals. Facilities used are selected based on proximity to accommodations and overall suitability for group travel.
Safari Integration
Each padel coaching and club trip is built around a broader South African travel itinerary. Popular combinations include:
Cape Town and Garden Route: Coastal padel sessions combined with ocean-view accommodations, wine country tours, and malaria-free Big Five safaris. Shamwari and Lalibela are perfect choices.
Johannesburg and Pilanesberg: Padel coaching in Gauteng followed by wildlife safaris in Pilanesberg Game Reserve or Sun City.
Eastern Cape and Addo/Lalibela: Coaching sessions in Port Elizabeth integrated with private game reserve experiences.
Safari elements include game drives, conservation tours, and guided bush walks. All safari logistics—transfers, park fees, and guides—are managed by Ascot Tours.
Accommodation and Services
Groups are accommodated in four- and five-star lodges and hotels, selected for their location, service standards, and suitability for sports travellers. Room configurations can be adapted to suit couples, solo travellers, and shared rooms for groups of friends.
Ascot Tours provides full tour management, including group transfers, baggage handling, activity coordination, restaurant bookings, and optional excursions. Meals, sightseeing, and internal flights can be arranged as part of the package.
Customisation and Support for Agents
Ascot Tours supports travel agents with:
- Co-branded or white-label marketing materials
- Pre-designed itineraries and costed packages
- Assistance with group proposals, pricing, and travel logistics
- 24/7 support while clients are in-country
These padel and safari trips are designed as high-value experiences, appealing to clients looking to combine sport, travel, and nature. Ascot Tours operates on a B2B model and works only with verified travel professionals. For rates, sample itineraries, or marketing content, agents are invited to contact Ascot Tours directly.