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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Town Lodge Polokwane
City Lodge group hotel next to Meropa Casino, with a conference venue.
Hotels
Polokwane, Limpopo
Tree Orchid
Self-catering accommodation in Fauna Park, Polokwane, bookable via LekkeSlaap.
Self-Catering
Polokwane, Limpopo
Tshwane University of Technology - Polokwane Campus
Satellite campus of the Tshwane University of Technology in Polokwane.
Universities & Colleges
Polokwane, Limpopo
Tuscan Lodge
Guest house/B&B in Hospital Park.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Polokwane, Limpopo
Tuscan Place Restaurant
Restaurant in Penina Park.
Restaurants
Polokwane, Limpopo
Tyre Rack Industria
Tyre Rack branch in Polokwane Industria.
Tyres & Exhausts
Polokwane, Limpopo
Tyre Rack Polokwane
Tyre supplier and fitment branch on Dahl Street.
Tyres & Exhausts
Polokwane, Limpopo
Tyremart Polokwane CBD
Tyre retailer and fitment centre in the CBD.
Tyres & Exhausts
Polokwane, Limpopo
Uhuru Africa Spa
Spa at the Uhuru Lifestyle Emporium on Grobler Street.
Spas & Beauty
Polokwane, Limpopo
Uhuru Cafe & Wine Emporium
Café, restaurant and wine bar.
Restaurants
Polokwane, Limpopo
Unicare Hospital
Private hospital listed among Polokwane's medical facilities in the municipal visitors guide.
Hospitals & Clinics
Polokwane, Limpopo
Unique Overnight
Self-catering accommodation in the Polokwane area, bookable via LekkeSlaap.
Self-Catering
Polokwane, Limpopo
Uniquedelyle Travel Agency
Travel agency listed in the Polokwane municipal visitors' guide.
Travel Agents
Polokwane, Limpopo
Unisa Polokwane
University of South Africa's satellite learning centre in Polokwane with lecture halls, labs and a library.
Universities & Colleges
Polokwane, Limpopo
Van Niekerk Nursery Sterkloop
Plant nursery in the Sterkloop area of Polokwane.
Garden Services & Nurseries
Polokwane, Limpopo
VIC Coffee Shop
Coffee shop at the Polokwane Visitors Information Centre.
Coffee Shops
Polokwane, Limpopo
Victoria Place Guest House
Guest house/B&B in Hospital Park.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Polokwane, Limpopo
Vida e Caffè Polokwane
Vida e Caffè coffee bar branch in Polokwane.
Coffee Shops
Polokwane, Limpopo
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
Virgin Active Polokwane
Virgin Active health club at the Pietersburg Sports Node.
Gyms & Fitness
Polokwane, Limpopo
Vona Lodge
Lodge in Ladanna.
Lodges & Game Lodges
Polokwane, Limpopo
Voorpos Short-Term Insurance Advisors
Short-term insurance brokers.
Insurance
Polokwane, Limpopo
Vuntsi Shuttle Services
Shuttle service in Polokwane.
Shuttles & Taxis
Polokwane, Limpopo
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