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| Polokwane | ||
| province | Limpopo | |
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| Residents | 140.154 | |
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Polokwane (until 2003 Pietersburg) is the capital of the province Limpopo in South Africa.
Districts
background
Polokwane hosted the Soccer World Cup 2010
getting there
By plane
The Polokwane International Airport (also known as Gateway Airport) is a small, tranquil airport that handles four flights to / from Johannesburg on weekdays. On Saturdays there is only one and on Sundays there are two flights between Jo'burg and Polokwane. All flights are from Airlink in partnership with South African Airways carried out. The airport is located 5 km north of the city, directly on the national road N1.
By train
By bus
In the street
| Distances | |
| Johannesburg | 320 km |
|---|---|
| Phalaborwa | 200 km |
| Nelspruit | 375 km |
| Harare | 800 km |
The national road runs through Polokwane N1, from Gauteng coming further after Harare in Zimbabwe leads. The east runs R71 continue after Tzaneen and Phalaborwa at the Kruger National Park.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Peter Mokaba Stadium - The stadium was made for that Soccer World Cup 2010 newly built and seats 45,000 spectators. Four group games of the tournament were played here.
- Bakone Malapa Open-Air Museum - It shows the history and culture of the Sotho people.
- Polokwane Natural Park are home to many native bird species.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 African Roots Guest House, 58A Devenish Street. Tel.: 27 (0)15-2970113, Fax: 27 (0)15-2976714, Email: [email protected]. Price: from ZAR 375.
- 2 Cycad Guest House, Cnr Schoeman & Suid Str. Tel.: 27 (0)15-2912123, Fax: 27 (0)15-2912109, Email: [email protected]. Price: from ZAR 300.
- Meropa Hotel & Casino, Plot 59 Sterkloop, Roodepoort Road. Tel.: 27 (0)15-2924400, Email: [email protected].
- Town Lodge, Roodepoort Road (Next to Meropa Casino). Tel.: 27 (0)15-2924400, Fax: 27 (0)15-2923740, Email: [email protected]. Price: from ZAR 340.
- Bloemtuin Lodge, Munnik (on the R81 from Polokwane to Tzaneen). Tel.: 27 (0)82-8016903. Price: ZAR 550.
Learn
Work
security
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- www.polokwane.org.za/ - Official website of the city
