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Polokwane, Limpopo
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Polokwane (Pietersburg) is situated halfway between Pretoria and the Zimbabwean Border in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.
Polokwane is the capital of Limpopo and is ideally situated for historical and cultural experiences, mountain breakaways and for tourists heading off to the Kruger National Park and Magoebaskloof. It is a bustling modern city, with wide streets, many shops and several hotels.
The city holds an enviable position and has long enjoyed a history of prosperity and rapid growth given its proximity to Gauteng and neighbouring countries of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland.
Polokwane boasts excellent accommodation, fine weather and friendly locals, making it an ideal getaway destination and a “must see” for tourists for its numerous attractions and activities. Accommodation in and around the city includes, lodges, hotels, guesthouses, game reserves and backpackers, something for all tourists visiting the area.
Places to Visit
Things to do and see
- Polokwane Bird & Reptile Park
- Concentration Camp Cemetery
- Ranch Hotel Resort
- Woodbush Forest Reserve (Magoebaskloof)
- Debengeni Waterfall (Magoebaskloof)
- Peter Mokaba Stadium
- Makapan’s Caves
- Hunting Farms
- Polokwane Game Reserve
- Hugh Exton Photographic Museum
- Arend Dieperink Museum
- Bakone Malapa Open Air Museum
Climate
Polokwane experiences rainfall mainly in the summer months with the highest occurring in December and January.
Summer months, November to March will have average temperatures of between 18˚C and 26˚C.
Winter months, May to August will have average temperatures of between 4˚C and 21˚C.
Transport
There are daily flights into Polokwane International Airport from O R Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. Car rental facilities are available.
Driving to Polokwane from Johannesburg will take approximately 3 hours along the N1.
Festivals
April – Mayoral Cycle Race: three categories being 96 km, 45 km and 15 km fun cycle race.
History
The original town of Pietersburg was found on the farm Sterkloop in 1884 by Andries Potgieter, leader of the Voortrekkers. The town earned city status on 23 April 1892.
In February 2002 Pietersburg was renamed Polokwane, meaning “place of safety”.
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