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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Polokwane Golf Club
18-hole course founded in 1863 with clubhouse, bar, braai area and function hall; open to visitors.
Golf Courses
Polokwane, Limpopo
Polokwane Show Ground
Municipal show ground used for large events (about 10,000). Bookings via the municipality.
Event & Wedding Venues
Polokwane, Limpopo
Reatswelela Travel & Tours
Travel agency listed in the Polokwane municipal visitors' guide.
Travel Agents
Polokwane, Limpopo
Sawubona Africa Tours
Tour/safari operator listed in the Polokwane municipal visitors' guide.
Tour Operators
Polokwane, Limpopo
Shumba and the Safaris
Tour/safari operator listed in the Polokwane municipal visitors' guide.
Tour Operators
Polokwane, Limpopo
St Marco Hall
Function hall for about 1,000 guests at Marco Guest House.
Event & Wedding Venues
Polokwane, Limpopo
Uniquedelyle Travel Agency
Travel agency listed in the Polokwane municipal visitors' guide.
Travel Agents
Polokwane, Limpopo
Westenburg Hall
Municipal community hall in Westenburg for about 600 guests. Bookings via the municipality.
Event & Wedding Venues
Polokwane, Limpopo
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