Polokwane also known as Pietersburg, is located in Limpopo Province in South Africa.Its also the capital city . It lies 1300m above sea level on the tropic of Capricon. Polokwane boasts of fine weather, excellent accommodation and its close proximity to the large game reserves as well as the various neighboring countries namely, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, etc making it a perfect travel destination point among the tourists of various countries around the world. A large number of South African's consider Polokwane as the premier hunting destination in the country. The Polokwane climate is very pleasant. It receives sunshine throughout the year. The summers are pretty average with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and the winters are rather dry all through the season.
The Peter Mokaba Stadium will be used for matches for the Soccer 2010 World Cup. It will only host round one matches. The stadium is situated just to the south of the Central Business District. The stadium is presently being substantially upgraded.
Durban is very much honored and proud to host this spectacular event and welcomes the travelers to enjoy the area and also treat themselves to excellent accommodation, dining and culture.
There are lots of game viewing opportunities, making Polokwane a popular eco-tourism destination. The other Polokwane destinations include the Polokwane game reserve, which contains more than twenty one species of animals and offers scenic walks. The savannah centre is a modern shopping centre where the tourists can find the items of their needs. There is also a Bakone Malapa Northern Sotho Open-Air auditorium, which mainly depicts the traditional and modern day lifestyle of the Polokwane people.
It is relatively very easier to find accommodation in Polokwane. There are wide ranges of Polokwane accommodation where the tourist can choose from whilst staying in Polokwane, with varying rates and there is something for all to suit all budgets. A large percentage of people choose to stay at the inclusive safari lodges as this offers an opportunity to enjoy the best safari experience with outstanding wildlife viewing. Polokwane Holiday Accommodation categories available in Polokwane include Polokwane Bed & Breakfast, Polokwane Guest House, Polokwane Guest Lodge and Polokwane Self Catering Cottage. The Polokwane hotels are not just eating places, but they are also ideal places for spending quality time with the friends and the near dear ones.
Translux, Intercape and Greyhound, connects Polokwane to the major South African cities. Polokwane airport or Petersburg airport has daily flights with the most major cities in South Africa. Polokwane's Gateway airport receives regular airline services from the rest of the country. Spoornet is the para-statal railway, which covers the important routes between the various cities. Road transpiration in one of the preferred way of travelling Polokwane as it enables the tourists to enjoy the wonderful scenery of this beautiful province. Polokwane also offers excellent intercity bus services to many destinations in the province.
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