Ascot Tours offers a unique travel product that combines the growing demand for padel-focused holidays with South Africa’s leading wildlife safari experiences. This product is tailored for international travellers who wish to enjoy active sporting days while exploring Africa’s most iconic natural landscapes.
Product Overview
The Padel & Safari combination is structured to appeal to social groups, clubs, couples, and families who are active in the padel community. These tours balance scheduled padel sessions with wildlife safaris and luxury accommodations. Travel agents can promote this product to markets with high padel participation, including Europe, the UK, the UAE, and parts of Asia. Group sizes vary, and itineraries can be customised to suit both independent travellers and club groups. Each tour includes professional padel sessions, time for relaxation, and access to South Africa’s best safari reserves.
Padel Component
Padel sessions are conducted at high-standard facilities in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and the Garden Route. Courts are reserved for private group use, and optional coaching sessions can be added. Sessions can include:
- Social round robins
- Doubles matches
- Skills-based clinics
- Mini-tournaments
Sessions are scheduled to avoid the heat of the day and to allow for unhurried travel between venues. Court access, equipment logistics, and coaching (if required) are managed entirely by Ascot Tours.
Safari Component
The safari portion of the itinerary is integrated either mid-way or at the end of the tour. Ascot Tours works with private reserves and national parks that offer a premium, secure, and malaria-free experience. All game drives are guided by accredited rangers and tailored for first-time or returning safari-goers. Transfers between padel centres and safari lodges are included. Internal flights are arranged where needed to minimise travel time.
Accommodation and Travel Management
Guests are accommodated in four- or five-star properties throughout the itinerary. These include boutique hotels in the city, ocean-facing lodges along the coast, and private villas in the bush. Rooming options support couples, friends, or solo travellers. Ascot Tours manages all elements of the travel programme, including:
- Airport transfers and intercity transport
- Restaurant and activity bookings
- Safari permits and guide coordination
- Concierge support during travel
Agent Support and Customisation
Ascot Tours works exclusively with travel agents and tour organisers. Support includes:
- Sample itineraries and destination training
- Marketing material for digital and print use
- Quotation and proposal assistance
- On-the-ground 24/7 client support
Itineraries are fully customisable based on client needs, travel dates, and budget levels. Options for extending the tour to Victoria Falls, Mauritius, or Cape Town are also available. For agents looking to offer a niche product that combines sport, wildlife, and luxury, the Padel & Safari concept from Ascot Tours delivers a structured, high-quality travel experience that caters to an active and lifestyle-oriented client base.