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You can spend time in Polokwane any time of the year, with moderate to warm maximum temperatures and long periods of low rainfall. To spare yourself from the wet weather and get the best opportunities for game viewing and day trips, visit Polokwane between the months of March and October (autumn – spring). Avoid the period of late March to mid-April, however, since Easter celebrations fall in this period, meaning that crowds of the Zion Christian Church visit for pilgrimage. If you can brave the wet weather, visit Polokwane during the summer (November – February). The rainfall is highest during this season, meaning a lower influx of visitors, guaranteeing you more availability and more hotel deals.

You will need a Tourist Visa to visit Polokwane, unless you are a South African citizen. You can make your applications for this visa in person at the nearest South African consulate. To find out if your country is exempt from applying for this visa, visit Home Affairs.

Before you depart for South Africa, make sure you receive all the routine vaccinations. Other diseases you may need vaccines and medication for include hepatitis A and typhoid (transmittable through contaminated food and water), hepatitis B (transmittable through sexual contact, contaminated needles and blood products), and rabies (transmittable through the bites of infected mammals, such as dogs). If you travel through a country that carries the risk of yellow fever before entering South Africa, make sure to get proof that you have been vaccinated.

While exploring Polokwane, make sure to keep your valuables out of sight (if you can, store them in the hotel’s safety deposit box). Your hotel room door should be locked at all times.

Keep the doors of your car locked at all times, even when driving. All valuables should be kept in your boot. Always plan your route and fuel consumption in advance, and keep the phone number of your hotel and destination on hand in case you get lost.

Go with groups when exploring the restaurants and night clubs and stick to well-lit areas.

Take your pick from a large selection of hotels, loft apartments, guesthouses and lodges in Polokwane. A great number of them are concentrated in Polokwane Central, which puts you at a convenient drive from the Pietersberg Hospital. Another collection of establishments is available in the neighbouring area of Fauna Park, which will give you quick access to the shops, restaurants, facilities and entertainment attractions at Savannah Mall. Plenty of these accommodation offers include features such as complimentary Wi-Fi, free breakfast, restaurants, pools, gyms and tennis courts. The cost of renting from one of these establishments ranges from R 700 to over R 3,400.

A number of shuttle services are available in Polokwane, providing transport from the airport and around Polokwane. You can book transport with them by telephone or email.

Alternatively, there are a variety of car rental agencies available in Polokwane, at the airport and around the city centre.