With the RBS 6 Nations kicking off this weekend, thoughts again turn to rugby and the build up to the British Lions tour of South Africa which kicks off on the 30th May…just 16 weeks away.

There are still packages and match tickets available for fans planning travelling to follow the Lions, however rooms are becoming a bit scarce, and it is probably is good idea to get this booked asap to avoid disappointment.

As well as offering a fantastic sporting spectacle, South Africa is is one of the world’s great holiday destinations, and the chance of adding an Kruger Park Safari or trip to Cape Town is sure to appeal to many fans.

A survey by the Post Office has found that South Africa is one of the cheapest countries to visit.

The Post Office’s Worldwide Holiday Costs barometer measured the cost of tourist staples in 27 countries.

The top 10 cheapest destinations are listed below.

The figure shown is the total cost of buying a cup of coffee, bottle of Heineken and a can of Coco Cola in a cafe, a bottle of mineral water, sun cream, insect repellent from a supermarket, a packet of Marlboro Lights, and a three-course evening meal with wine in a local restaurant.

Prices are the lowest average resort prices.

1. HUNGARY £35.72
2. CZECH REPUBLIC £37.32
3. THAILAND £39.27
4. SOUTH AFRICA £43.18
5. MALAYSIA £45.19
6. TURKEY £52.32
7. BULGARIA £52.52
8. KENYA £52.60
9. CROATIA £61.58
10. SPAIN £64.18

Clearly adding a safari on top of the basics will push the cost of a South Africa holiday up a bit, however the weak Rand and numerous safari special offers mean that safaris are also cheaper this year than last year.