Beach near Polokwane, South Africa

Polokwane Travel Guide

South Africa

Polokwane is a South African city with a population of 123,749. It is in the country’s north-east, in Limpopo, and serves as an urban centre for the surrounding region.

Most air travellers arrive through Polokwane International Airport, which serves the city. Polokwane is inland, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so it is better suited to town and regional travel than to a beach break.

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Local time

123,749

Population

5,511 miles away

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Weather in Polokwane

Mon

23°

Tue

27°

Wed

24°

Know before you go

Pays in ZAR

Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M & Type N (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +27

Tipping: Tipping is customary in South Africa for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common practice to show appreciation.

Best time to visit Polokwane

Jan

28°11

Feb

27°15

Mar

27°10

Apr

25°4

May

23°2

Jun

21°0

Jul

21°0

Aug

24°0

Sep

27°2

Oct

27°4

Nov

27°10

Dec

27°14

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Polokwane

  1. Peter Mokaba Stadium

    stadium arena

    3.5 km

  2. Polokwane Cricket Club

    park

    3.1 km

  3. Alive Church

    christian place of worship

    1.5 km

  4. LifeChurch Polokwane Page

    christian place of worship

    2.2 km

  5. Openair Snakepark Polokwane

    arts and entertainment

    3.5 km

  6. Full Gospel Church Bet Shalom

    christian place of worship

    3.9 km

  7. Covenant House Family Church

    christian place of worship

    4.1 km

  8. Christ Church Cathedral

    christian place of worship

    1.1 km

Getting there

Polokwane International Airport · 5.7 km

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