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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Netcare Pholoso Hospital
Private Netcare hospital in the Savannah area of Polokwane, opened in 2015 with just over 100 beds.
Hospitals & Clinics
Polokwane, Limpopo
OMG Hair Cutz
Barber shop in Bendor Park.
Hair Salons
Polokwane, Limpopo
Palm Health
Medical practice at the Palm Centre.
Doctors
Polokwane, Limpopo
Pietersburg Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary practice on Marshall Street.
Veterinarians
Polokwane, Limpopo
Placecol Skin Care Clinic Cycad
Skin-care clinic in the Cycad Centre.
Spas & Beauty
Polokwane, Limpopo
Polokwane Provincial Hospital
Large public provincial hospital in town, part of the Polokwane/Mankweng hospital complex that serves as Limpopo's tert…
Hospitals & Clinics
Polokwane, Limpopo
Reconnect Day Spa
Day spa in Fauna Park.
Spas & Beauty
Polokwane, Limpopo
Redimed
Medical centre listed among Polokwane's health facilities in the municipal visitors guide.
Hospitals & Clinics
Polokwane, Limpopo
Sirina Thai Spa
Thai massage spa in central Polokwane.
Spas & Beauty
Polokwane, Limpopo
Spec-Savers Mall of the North
Optometry practice offering eye tests, spectacles and contact lenses at Mall of the North.
Doctors
Polokwane, Limpopo
Spec-Savers Polokwane CBD
Optometry practice offering eye tests, spectacles and contact lenses in the Checkers Centre.
Doctors
Polokwane, Limpopo
Split Ends Hairsalon
Hair salon in Welgelegen.
Hair Salons
Polokwane, Limpopo
Uhuru Africa Spa
Spa at the Uhuru Lifestyle Emporium on Grobler Street.
Spas & Beauty
Polokwane, Limpopo
Unicare Hospital
Private hospital listed among Polokwane's medical facilities in the municipal visitors guide.
Hospitals & Clinics
Polokwane, Limpopo
Virgin Active Polokwane
Virgin Active health club at the Pietersburg Sports Node.
Gyms & Fitness
Polokwane, Limpopo
Wolkberg Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary clinic on Jorissen Street.
Veterinarians
Polokwane, Limpopo
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