Polokwane
The capital of Limpopo and the largest city in the north, with a game reserve inside the city limits.
Things to do
- Itsoseng Entrepreneurial CentreCentre selling traditional attire and artefacts made by local crafters.
- Mapungubwe Arts FestivalProvincial arts festival with music, film and carnival events in Polokwane, running from about November to March.
- Polokwane Bird SanctuaryWetland sanctuary with settling dams, reed beds and thornveld; over 320 bird species, hides, footpaths, picnic and braai areas and a kiosk. Open 07:00–18:00.
- Polokwane Flea MarketMonthly market at Library Gardens on the last Friday and Saturday of the month.
- Polokwane Game ReserveGame reserve on the edge of the city.
- Polokwane Town PoolMunicipal public swimming pool.
- Wild Thingz at MeropaBird and snake sanctuary with putt-putt and go-karts at the Meropa entertainment complex.
Things to see
- Bakone Malapa Open-Air MuseumNorthern Sotho heritage village.
- Concentration Camp CemeteryAnglo-Boer War concentration camp cemetery.
- Eersteling MonumentMonument marking the site of the old Eersteling gold mine, south of the city.
- Eloff Gallery & Industrial Art ParkArt gallery and sculpture park.
- Gemco Art GalleryArt gallery in Ivydale.
- Giraffe StatueLarge bronze sculpture of necking giraffes in the city centre.
- Gun MemorialMemorial in the Library Gardens.
- Hugh Exton Photographic MuseumMuseum in a restored church showing historic photographs of Polokwane's first 50 years by photographer Hugh Exton.
- Irish House MuseumHistoric Victorian building (Polokwane Museum) with exhibits on local history; tours available.
- Peter Mokaba Stadium45,500-seat stadium built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, about 3 km from the CBD; stadium tours on request.
- Polokwane Art MuseumMunicipal art museum showcasing local artists and traditional crafts.
- Polokwane Visitors Information CentreMunicipal tourist office with information on accommodation, attractions and venues, plus a coffee shop. polokwane.gov.za
- Roman Catholic Church (Biccard Street)Historic church listed among the city's heritage sites.
- Zanna Bird & Reptile ParkPrivate park with over 280 bird species plus snakes, lizards and crocodiles; open 08:00–17:00.
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Vido Lodge
Lodge in Hospital Park; the group also runs a conference centre on Plot 78 Pilgrim.
Lodges & Game Lodges
Polokwane, Limpopo
Villa Maroela Game Lodge
Lodge accommodation in the Polokwane area, bookable via LekkeSlaap.
Lodges & Game Lodges
Polokwane, Limpopo
Vona Lodge
Lodge in Ladanna.
Lodges & Game Lodges
Polokwane, Limpopo
Vuwa Lodge
Lodge and conference venue in Flora Park.
Lodges & Game Lodges
Polokwane, Limpopo
Waterbok Rus
Self-catering accommodation in Fauna Park, Polokwane, bookable via LekkeSlaap.
Self-Catering
Polokwane, Limpopo
Waterput
Self-catering accommodation in the Polokwane area, bookable via LekkeSlaap.
Self-Catering
Polokwane, Limpopo
Windsong Lodge
Self-catering accommodation in the Polokwane area, bookable via LekkeSlaap.
Self-Catering
Polokwane, Limpopo
Yellowwood Accommodation
Guest house / B&B accommodation in Bendor Park, Polokwane, bookable via LekkeSlaap.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Polokwane, Limpopo
Zanami Lodge
Lodge in central Polokwane.
Lodges & Game Lodges
Polokwane, Limpopo
Ziamelanke Selfsorg
Self-catering accommodation in the Polokwane area, bookable via LekkeSlaap.
Self-Catering
Polokwane, Limpopo
Zororo Motel
Motel on a Dalmada smallholding east of town.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Polokwane, Limpopo
Zuch Accommodation at Pafuri
Self-catering accommodation in the Polokwane area, bookable via LekkeSlaap.
Self-Catering
Polokwane, Limpopo
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