Category Archives: Travel, Tours and Events

GKC Mini Camps Strengthen Schools Cricket Across South Africa

The Gary Kirsten Cricket (GKC) team is committed to developing players and coaches nationwide through a series of Mini Camps. Recently the team visited leading schools like Kearsney College, Highbury Prep, and Union High. These three-day interventions combined coach development workshops, a parents in sport talk from Gary, and skills development with the players. A […]

Gary Kirsten CATCH Trust High Performance Program 2025

As we head into the final week of the Gary Kirsten Catch Trust High Performance Program, we are honoured to celebrate a special milestone alongside the CATCH Trust Coaches Academy: the graduation of our first cohort of community coaches. This marks a meaningful step forward in our shared vision to nurture grassroots cricket, mentorship and […]

High Performance Academy 2025

One of the most meaningful aspects of the 2025 High Performance Program was having Gary Kirsten fully involved throughout. His leadership created an environment where both players and coaches could thrive. Together, we collaborated on four pillars of professionalism that shaped the programme and held us accountable throughout: Technique, Mind, Discipline, and Intelligence. As a […]

High Performance Academy 2024

2024 proved to be a truly valuable experience for all involved in the Gary Kirsten Cricket High Performance Academy. With 24 players in attendance—some of whom jetted off to their professional seasons during and after—it was three months defined by learning, enjoyment, and growth. Throughout the program, we grappled with the evolving concept of “High […]

Grounded in the spirit of the game – Sweden

We recently wrapped up a truly special High Performance (HP) International Camp in Sweden, hosted in partnership with Anchor Sports — and we’d like to take a moment to say thank you. To the players, the parents, the local cricket community — your energy, openness, and support were the heartbeat of this camp. From coaching […]

Spend New Year’s Eve in Cape Town (South Africa), watch a fantastic Test Match, and be hosted by Gary Kirsten

Test matches between England and South Africa are always a hotly contested affair, resulting in world-class cricketing action and memorable moments. The Gary Kirsten 275 Supporters Tour gives you the opportunity to spend New Year’s Eve in Cape Town, one of the world’s tourism hotspots, and then watch the second test (2-6 January 2016) of […]

GKCA Jet Off To IPL

The Gary Kirsten Academy is on its way to join up with Gary and the Delhi Daredevils at the IPL for a once in a lifetime experience. Although the Daredevils haven’t had the greatest of tournaments, its been a huge improvement on their performances of last year. Young players have stepped up and made a […]

IPL Tour 2015 – 8 Nights, 3 Matches, Smashing Cricket!

GK IPL 2015 Tour

Join Gary and the Delhi Daredevils for a week of smashing IPL action. Come and experience all that this cricket-mad country has to offer! Book your place soon; numbers are limited. Contact Andrew at travel@garykirsten.com for a trip of a lifetime. See you in Delhi!

Dubai clinic a huge success

The Gary Kirsten Cricket Academy team recently got back from a trip to Dubai where we completed our 3rd  2 day High Performance clinic. The experience was surreal and the learning’s taken away from players and coaches were priceless. Day 1 saw a lot of enthusiasm and questions from all sides as the lectures begun […]

Gary Kirsten Travel and Tours takes off

Gary Kirsten eyes cricket tourism with new company The Gary Kirsten Cricket Academy (GKCA) and Cape Africa Tours (CAT) have announced a new business venture – Gary Kirsten Travel & Tours. The new venture is the brainchild of Gary Kirsten and Andrew Russell, owner of Cape Africa Tours. Following demand for coaching at GKCA, both […]