| Polokwane Game Reserve | |
|---|---|
  Location of the Game Reserve in Limpopo  Polokwane Game Reserve (South Africa) | |
| Location | Limpopo, South Africa |
| Nearest city | Polokwane |
| Coordinates | 23°58′S29°28′E / 23.967°S 29.467°E |
| Established | 1977 |
Polokwane Game Reserve, is situated near Polokwane in the Limpopo, province of South Africa, and is one of the largest municipal Game Reserves in the country. [1]
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