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Polokwane / Pietersburg
Afrikaans name: Polokwane
![Polokwane CBD](images/08210-polokwane-800a.jpg)
Polokwane CBD
Photo © Steven Herbert
Limpopo
The city of Polokwane was formerly known as Pietersburg. The history of the town dates back to 1884 when Andries Potgieter set aside land on the farm Sterkloop for the establishment of the town. Since those early days the town has grown into a busy city.
One of the attractions for tourists and businesses alike is the location of Polokwane. It is a convenient driving distance from Kruger National Park as well as Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique.
There are numerous activities to keep visitors busy. Outdoor enthusiasts can visit the Polokwane Game Reserve, the Polokwane Bird and Reptile Park and Moletzie Bird Sanctuary. There are also oppotunities for hunting on the game farms in the area. There are also historical sites such as the Concentration Camp Cemetery, Eersteling Monuments, Makapansgat Caves and the Melted Gun Memorial. The shopping malls and markets will also give you a chance to shop for interesting and unique items.
Polokwane has accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets. These include hotels, guest houses and bed and breakfast establishments.
![NG Church](images/08210-polokwane-800b.jpg)
Above - The Dutch Reformed Church building built in 1917
Photo © Steven Herbert
References and further reading
The Chamberlain Guide to Birding Gauteng - Author: Etienne Marais and Faansie Peacock - Published: 2008 - Page: 299The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Published: 1987 - Page: 96
Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 41
Road Tripping South Africa - Author: MapStudio - Published: 2014 - Page: 118
Places to Visit in Southern Africa - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1995 - Page: 72
Readers Digest Illustrated Guide to Southern Africa - 4th edition - Author: - Published: 1986 - Page: 244
On Route - Explore South Africa region by region - 3rd edition - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 2014 - Page: 309
Conollys Guide to Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Denis Conolly - Published: 1982 - Page: 282
On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 1995 - Page: 204
Hit the Road - 2nd Edition - Author: MapStudio - Published: 2018 - Page: 124
Book of the Road - 4th edition - Author: MapStudio - Published: 2019 - Page: 138
For more info: Polokwane Municipality
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