polokwane,south africa,limpopo

Polokwane, formerly known as Pietersburg, is the capital of Limpopo. It is a bustling urban development, with wide streets, many shops and several hotels, making it a popular stopping-off place for tourists heading for the Kruger National Park and Magoebaskloof. It is also right next door to Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique. Polokwane is the largest city in the north and is one the fastest growing cities in the southern hemisphere. The city truly has a lot to offer.

Attractions and Things To Do in Polokwane

Bakone Malapa Northern Sotho Open-air Museum
Situated 9 km from the town on the Chuniespoort Road, the museum features a traditional and modern-day Northern Sotho village environment, preserving the architectural and cultural styles of the Bakone people. One can experience the traditional ways of life and watch demonstrations of handcrafts.

Farmyard
A wide assortment of fresh fruit and vegetables, confectionery and other delights.

Makapansgat Caves & Limestone Works
A look at ancient human habitation in the area.

Horse Rail
Used during the days of horse-drawn carriages and postal riders on horseback, these rails are still to be seen near the Post Office in Landdros Mare Street.

Hugh Exton Photographic Museum
Over 23 000 glass negatives offer a window on the first 50 years of Polokwane's history. The collection can be viewed in the first Dutch Reformed Church built in Polokwane in 1890.

Melted guns
All guns confiscated at the end of the Makgoba War in 1893 were melted into a mass of metal. Upon the building of a golf course in 1975, this was discovered and is now considered a gun memorial.

Hunting
Polokwane is considered the premier hunting destination in South Africa.

Middestad Centre
With a host of shops, chain stores and fast foods outlets this is a shopper's shangri-la

Modjadji Rainforest
A world famous forest home to the world's largest concentration of indigenous cycad species.

Moletzie Bird Sanctuary
A sanctuary housing many bird species and highly acclaimed for its excellent work in the protection of the rare Cape Vulture.

Polokwane Art Museum
This growing collection of 800 pieces is one of the most extensive in South Africa, with a special emphasis on the artists of the Limpopo. Housed in the Danie Hough Cultural Centre.

Polokwane Bird and Reptile Park
The largest pet shop in Limpopo, with aquariums, snakes, crocodiles, lizards, birds, waterfowls, farmyard animals, monkeys, pony rides, and many more. Snake demonstrations are a popular feature of this attractive park.

Polokwane Bird Sanctuary
It is one of the largest municipal reserves in the country, where a wonderful array of birds (over 280 species) can be seen. There are well-developed hides and picnic spots available.

Polokwane Game Reserve
More than 21 game species, from small buck to rhino can be seen in this 3200-ha scenic reserve, one of the largest municipal owned game reserves in South Africa, adjacent to the city. Many walks on offer, including a one-day hiking trail over 20 km with overnight accommodation.

Polokwane Museum
Housed in the famous, historical "Irish House", the museum portrays much of the past history of the region.

Gemco Arts, Crafts and Curios Centre
A beautiful collection of semi-precious stones, ivory and other jewellery. The fascinating manufacturing stages of semi-precious beads such as tiger-eye can be seen. Situated 1 km from the city on the N1 south

Roman Catholic Church
This grandiose structure, dating back to 1934, is considered one of the province's finest pieces of architecture.

Sekhukhuneland
This remote corner of South Africa is an area of great scenic beauty where the traditional African customs are still practised in the mountain strongholds of the Drakensberg escarpment. The area offers superb 4x4 routes through unusual and dramatic mountain country.

Savannah Mall
A modern shopping centre with a tranquil ambiance and a great choice of restaurants and coffee shops.

Sculptures
Polokwane is unique in the number of sculptures displayed within the civic square. The sculpture featuring a family group of giraffe has become an icon of the city.

Trichardt Memorial
Commemorates the explorations of the region of this famous Voortrekker leader. Located 6 km north of the city on the N1.

Voortrekker Memorial and Wagon Tracks
Commemorates the Great Trek of 1838.

Zebediela
The combination of Zebediela and Letaba, the two largest citrus estates in the world. About 60 km from town.

Specialized Excursions
Industrial tours, cultural village and township tours, art weekends, adventure, golfing and 4x4 trails, can be arranged by accredited Tour Operators

Concentration Camp Cemetery
A peaceful cemetery where the graves of the victims of a nearby Anglo Boer War concentration camp, at one point almost 4 000 people were held.

Eersteling Monuments
The site of the country's first gold crushing site and its first gold power plant are marked by the monuments which can be seen 18 km from the town on the N1 to Mokopane.

Bush Craft
Curious and handmade goods made by local craftspeople can be purchased at this pleasant trading store.

Cheune Crocodile Farm
Croc feeds and frequent talks provide a fascinating counterpoint to the sight of these impressive beasts.

Voortrekker Memorial & Wagon Tracks
Voortrekker history is in evidence in the form of wagon tracks and is commemorated by a symbolic memorial to the 1838 Great Trek.

Doorndraai
Is popular with anglers and water sport enthusiasts and also offers exceptional game viewing opportunity.

English Fort of Marabastad
Site where the Boers forced the siege of 140 soldiers for 104 days in 1880.

	Polokwane (Pietersburg)
	Polokwane, formerly known as Pietersburg, is the capital of Limpopo. It is a bustling urban development, with wide streets, many shops and several hotels, making it a popular stopping-off place for tourists heading for the Kruger National Park and Magoebaskloof. It is also right next door to Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique. Polokwane is the largest city in the north and is one the fastest growing cities in the southern hemisphere. The city truly has a lot to offer. Attractions and Things To Do in Polokwane Bakone Malapa Northern Sotho Open-air Museum Situated 9 km from the town on the Chuniespoort Road, the museum features a traditional and modern-day Northern Sotho village environment, preserving the architectural and cultural styles of the Bakone people. One can experience the traditional ways of life and watch demonstrations of handcrafts. Farmyard A wide assortment of fresh fruit and vegetables, confectionery and other delights. Makapansgat Caves & Limestone Works A look at ancient human habitation in the area. Horse Rail Used during the days of horse-drawn carriages and postal riders on horseback, these rails are still to be seen near the Post Office in Landdros Mare Street. Hugh Exton Photographic Museum Over 23 000 glass negatives offer a window on the first 50 years of Polokwane's history. The collection can be viewed in the first Dutch Reformed Church built in Polokwane in 1890. Melted guns All guns confiscated at the end of the Makgoba War in 1893 were melted into a mass of metal. Upon the building of a golf course in 1975, this was discovered and is now considered a gun memorial. Hunting Polokwane is considered the premier hunting destination in South Africa. Middestad Centre With a host of shops, chain stores and fast foods outlets this is a shopper's shangri-la Modjadji Rainforest A world famous forest home to the world's largest concentration of indigenous cycad species. Moletzie Bird Sanctuary A sanctuary housing many bird species and highly acclaimed for its excellent work in the protection of the rare Cape Vulture. Polokwane Art Museum This growing collection of 800 pieces is one of the most extensive in South Africa, with a special emphasis on the artists of the Limpopo. Housed in the Danie Hough Cultural Centre. Polokwane Bird and Reptile Park The largest pet shop in Limpopo, with aquariums, snakes, crocodiles, lizards, birds, waterfowls, farmyard animals, monkeys, pony rides, and many more. Snake demonstrations are a popular feature of this attractive park. Polokwane Bird Sanctuary It is one of the largest municipal reserves in the country, where a wonderful array of birds (over 280 species) can be seen. There are well-developed hides and picnic spots available. Polokwane Game Reserve More than 21 game species, from small buck to rhino can be seen in this 3200-ha scenic reserve, one of the largest municipal owned game reserves in South Africa, adjacent to the city. Many walks on offer, including a one-day hiking trail over 20 km with overnight accommodation. Polokwane Museum Housed in the famous, historical "Irish House", the museum portrays much of the past history of the region. Gemco Arts, Crafts and Curios Centre A beautiful collection of semi-precious stones, ivory and other jewellery. The fascinating manufacturing stages of semi-precious beads such as tiger-eye can be seen. Situated 1 km from the city on the N1 south Roman Catholic Church This grandiose structure, dating back to 1934, is considered one of the province's finest pieces of architecture. Sekhukhuneland This remote corner of South Africa is an area of great scenic beauty where the traditional African customs are still practised in the mountain strongholds of the Drakensberg escarpment. The area offers superb 4x4 routes through unusual and dramatic mountain country. Savannah Mall A modern shopping centre with a tranquil ambiance and a great choice of restaurants and coffee shops. Sculptures Polokwane is unique in the number of sculptures displayed within the civic square. The sculpture featuring a family group of giraffe has become an icon of the city. Trichardt Memorial Commemorates the explorations of the region of this famous Voortrekker leader. Located 6 km north of the city on the N1. Voortrekker Memorial and Wagon Tracks Commemorates the Great Trek of 1838. Zebediela The combination of Zebediela and Letaba, the two largest citrus estates in the world. About 60 km from town. Specialized Excursions Industrial tours, cultural village and township tours, art weekends, adventure, golfing and 4x4 trails, can be arranged by accredited Tour Operators Concentration Camp Cemetery A peaceful cemetery where the graves of the victims of a nearby Anglo Boer War concentration camp, at one point almost 4 000 people were held. Eersteling Monuments The site of the country's first gold crushing site and its first gold power plant are marked by the monuments which can be seen 18 km from the town on the N1 to Mokopane. Bush Craft Curious and handmade goods made by local craftspeople can be purchased at this pleasant trading store. Cheune Crocodile Farm Croc feeds and frequent talks provide a fascinating counterpoint to the sight of these impressive beasts. Voortrekker Memorial & Wagon Tracks Voortrekker history is in evidence in the form of wagon tracks and is commemorated by a symbolic memorial to the 1838 Great Trek. Doorndraai Is popular with anglers and water sport enthusiasts and also offers exceptional game viewing opportunity. English Fort of Marabastad Site where the Boers forced the siege of 140 soldiers for 104 days in 1880.
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