Things to do in and around Polokwane

There is nothing to do in Polokwane. This is a complaint often uttered by residents who are not aware of the exciting opportunities in the city. Polokwane Observer has visited a few places where residents can relax, have fun and even learn a thing or two.
The Pavillion
Residents looking for a place to relax around a great meal while their children run around safely having a lot of fun, need look no further than The Pavillion in the Sterkloop Complex.
Chef Gavin Rauch says his main goal is to cook delicious food in a straight forward way.
The fountain on the restaurant’s premises, together with a sand pit, jumping castle and trampoline provide a lot of entertainment for the little ones.
This Festive Season the restaurant will provide a welcome haven for families who just want to relax and enjoy each other’s company. There will also be a special Christmas Day buffet and a Mexican fiesta to ring in the New Year. Contact The Pavillion on 074 437 8802.
Mall of the North
This Festive Season the team at Mall of the North will make sure that there is something for everyone to do.
Fun rides, photos with Santa Claus, and an indoor putt-putt course as well as the movies, restaurants and Hard Hats Entertainment will provide hours of fun for young and old.
On 15 December the mall will host its annual Late Night Shopping where extended shopping hours and incredible specials will help to ensure a happy Christmas Day for everyone. Mall of the North will also offer a gift wrapping service this December and the money raised will go to local charities.
For more information see Mall of the North’s advertisement on page 6.
Toktokkie Animal Farm and Playground
Parents with young children will find a treasure trove of activities at Toktokkie Animal Farm and Playground. It is also the perfect venue for children’s parties.
With all kinds of farm animals, including donkeys, two alpacas, the cutest pot belly pigs, ducks, goats, geese and many more, children will be entertained for hours feeding and petting the animals. Toktokkie also offers tractor rides and a mouth-watering menu at their in-house restaurant that was specially designed to suit young taste buds.
The playground includes swings and jungle gyms of all shapes and sizes as well as sand pits and water play areas. Contact Carmen Bezuidenhout on 083 295 7963.
Paint Pot Polokwane
The long summer holiday is the ideal time to tackle do-it-yourself projects and Paint Pot not only caters for all painting needs, but also boasts a range of art supplies that include Dala and Windsor Newton products.
Here the avid crafter and artist can buy material paint, craft sets, easels, canvasses as well as acrylic and oil paints to name a few. They also stock the O’Grady’s Chalk Paint range for those whose fingers are itching to revamp an old heirloom.
They also offer top class advice from well trained and knowledgeable personnel. Visit Paint Pot Polokwane on the corner of Nikkel and Kobalt streets in Nirvana or contact them on 015 292 6196.
Meropa Casino and Entertainment World
If you’re looking for fun activities in Polokwa­ne, visit Meropa Casino and Entertainment World where the fun never stops.
Enjoy a wide range of computer, arcade and simulation games at the Magic Company arcade. Game with tokens and exchange your tickets for great prizes. The mini-golf and go-kart track will also provide hours of fun.
For the more adventurous, there is WildThingz, a uniquely educational yet entertaining bird and reptile park, WildThingz is also home to an animal rehabilitation centre and café.
Meropa also offers the opportunity to expand your local knowledge with a trip to the Cultural Village. Using edutainment and traditional dance, the team showcases African life and history. Contact Meropa Casino and Entertainment World on 015 290 5400 to find out more about this exciting venue.

Story: MARKI FRANKEN
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