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When to visit
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Where to stay
Hiring a car

Tzaneen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tzaneen

With a population of 16,954, Tzaneen is a must-see destination in Limpopo, South Africa. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Tzaneen deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Tzaneen

Tzaneen in November
Estimated hotel price
£26
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tzaneen in November
Estimated hotel price
£26
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tzaneen

Plane

Although Tzaneen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Polokwane (PTG), which is located 45 miles from Tzaneen. The shortest flight to Tzaneen from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 32h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Tzaneen is to pick up a car hire from Nelspruit, which is about 124 miles from Tzaneen. You’ll find branches of Bluu and Hertz, among others, in Nelspruit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tzaneen, including Intercape, Citiliner and City to City. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Tzaneen takes 210 miles and will cost you around £58. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about £54 for a journey of 785 miles.

Plane

Although Tzaneen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Polokwane (PTG), which is located 45 miles from Tzaneen. The shortest flight to Tzaneen from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 32h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Tzaneen is to pick up a car hire from Nelspruit, which is about 124 miles from Tzaneen. You’ll find branches of Bluu and Hertz, among others, in Nelspruit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tzaneen, including Intercape, Citiliner and City to City. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Tzaneen takes 210 miles and will cost you around £58. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about £54 for a journey of 785 miles.

Airports near Tzaneen

PTGPolokwane
HDSHoedspruit
PHWPhalaborwa

Airlines serving Tzaneen

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Cemair
Good (16 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (67 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tzaneen

Most booked hotels in Tzaneen

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Tamboti Lodge Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Tzaneen Country Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Magoebaskloof Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Tzaneen

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Tzaneen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.69 and £14.25. The most frequently booked car type in Tzaneen is Economy (Renault Kwid or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Tzaneen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.69 and £14.25. The most frequently booked car type in Tzaneen is Economy (Renault Kwid or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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