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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@home Mall of the North
Homeware and décor store at Mall of the North.
Shopping
Polokwane, Limpopo
4sho Furniture Polokwane
Furniture retailer in the CBD.
Shopping
Polokwane, Limpopo
Absolute Pets The Greenery
Pet food and accessories store at The Greenery.
Shopping
Polokwane, Limpopo
Beares Savannah Mall
Beares furniture and appliance store at Savannah Mall.
Shopping
Polokwane, Limpopo
Bradlows Savannah Mall
Bradlows furniture store at Savannah Mall.
Shopping
Polokwane, Limpopo
Buco Polokwane
Buco building and hardware supplies branch.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Polokwane, Limpopo
Build it Polokwane
Build it building-materials and hardware store.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Polokwane, Limpopo
Builders Express Polokwane
Smaller-format Builders store near Mall of the North, opened by Massmart in 2023.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Polokwane, Limpopo
Builders Warehouse Polokwane
Large-format Builders hardware, DIY and garden centre store.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Polokwane, Limpopo
Carrims Supermarkets
Independent supermarket on Excelsior Street.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Polokwane, Limpopo
Carrol Boyes Mall of the North
Designer homeware and tableware store.
Shopping
Polokwane, Limpopo
Cashbuild Bendor
Cashbuild building-materials store in Bendor.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Polokwane, Limpopo
Cashbuild Polokwane Central
Cashbuild building-materials store in central Polokwane.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Polokwane, Limpopo
Checkers Centre
CBD shopping centre with about 30 shops, anchored by Checkers.
Shopping Centres
Polokwane, Limpopo
Checkers Liquor Mall of the North
Checkers liquor store at Mall of the North.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Polokwane, Limpopo
Checkers Liquor The Greenery
Checkers Liquor bottle store in The Greenery shopping centre.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Polokwane, Limpopo
Checkers Mall of the North
Checkers supermarket at Mall of the North.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Polokwane, Limpopo
Checkers Savannah Mall
Checkers supermarket at Savannah Mall with fish, deli, bakery and sushi counters and a Money Market counter.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Polokwane, Limpopo
Checkers The Greenery
Checkers supermarket in The Greenery shopping centre.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Polokwane, Limpopo
China City Polokwane
Bargain shopping complex selling electronics, furniture, cosmetics and toys.
Shopping Centres
Polokwane, Limpopo
City Centre
Shopping centre on Excelsior Street in central Polokwane.
Shopping Centres
Polokwane, Limpopo
Coricraft Mall of the North
Coricraft furniture store at Mall of the North.
Shopping
Polokwane, Limpopo
Crazy Store The Greenery
Crazy Store variety and household goods shop at The Greenery.
Shopping
Polokwane, Limpopo
Cycad Centre
Small shopping centre in Polokwane with about 19 shops.
Shopping Centres
Polokwane, Limpopo
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