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Rustenburg, South Africa

Rustenburg is a City at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountain range. Rustenburg is the most populous city in North West province, South Africa.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in North West province, South Africa.
  • Served by Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY).

History

Rustenburg is a City at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountain range. Rustenburg is the most populous city in North West province, South Africa. In 2017, the city's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached ZAR 63.8 billion, accounting for 21.1% of the GDP of the North West Province, and 1.28% of the GDP of South Africa. Rustenburg was one of the official host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, being in close proximity to Phokeng, the capital of the Royal Bafokeng Nation, where the Royal Bafokeng Stadium is located. The England national football team also used this as their base camp for the tournament.

Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Rustenburg, 0300 · location.steers.co.za
Indoor
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · locations.fishaways.co.za
Indoor
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:45; Su 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · Beneden Street, Rustenburg, 0299 · order.kfc.co.za
Indoor
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00 · Rustenburg · spursteakranches.com
Indoor
Restaurant · Hotel and Restau
Indoor
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · Howick Avenue, Rustenburg, 2999
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway
Indoor
African, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Indoor
Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant
Indoor
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Indoor
Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 3610 Masilo Street, tlhabane, 0309
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Fast Food · fast food
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Fast Food · fast food
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Cafe · cafe
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Cafe · cafe
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Fast Food · fast food
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Fast Food · fast food
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Fast Food · fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Fast Food · fast food
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Airports

Rustenburg Airport 4 km to the centre
Rustenburg, NW, ZA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Morningside Farm Airport 33 km to the centre
Silveroaks, NW, ZA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY) 37 km to the centre
Pilanesberg, NW, ZA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Ventersdorp Airport 83 km to the centre
Ventersdorp, NW, ZA
Outdoor
Silver Creek Gorge Estate Airfield 32 km to the centre
Mooinooi, NW, ZA
Outdoor
Blue Mountain Valley Airport 45 km to the centre
Hekpoort, GT, ZA
Outdoor

Where to stay

R565 Pilanesberg National Park Bojanala Sun City, 0316, South Africa · shepherdstreegamelodge.com
Indoor
4 Mahogany Cres, Protea Park, Rustenburg, 2999, South Africa · marysview.co.za
Indoor
78 Kruger St, Rustenburg Oos-Einde, Rustenburg, 2999, South Africa · thegrandcomfort.co.za
Indoor
Donkerhoek Rd, Rustenburg Rural, Rustenburg, 0299, South Africa · kingspalacehotel.co.za
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1 Fourth Ave, Cashan, Rustenburg, 2999, South Africa · letsatsinglodge.co.za
Indoor
63 Lekkerbreek Rd, Rustenburg, 0300, South Africa · house63.mydirectstay.com
Indoor
17 Bietou Ave, Geelhoutpark, Rustenburg, 0299, South Africa · laexoticalodgenspa.co.za
Indoor
36 Essenhout Ave, Protea Park, Rustenburg, 0305, South Africa
Indoor
164a Kruger St, Rustenburg, 0300, South Africa
Indoor
4 Leontis Pl, Geelhoutpark, Rustenburg, 2999, South Africa
Indoor
243 Joubert St, Rustenburg, 0300, South Africa
Indoor
62 Scheiding St, Rustenburg North, Rustenburg, 2999, South Africa · dondave.co.za
Indoor
92 Unie St, Rustenburg, 2999, South Africa
Indoor
20 Fourth Ave, Cashan, Rustenburg, 0299, South Africa · 20on4th.co.za
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171 Kerk St, Rustenburg, 2999, South Africa · komodo-guesthouse.co.za
Indoor
15 Christie De Witt St, Cashan, Rustenburg, 0299, South Africa · onsdorpshuis.co.za
Indoor
10 Grysbok Ave, Rustenburg, 2999, South Africa
Indoor
17 Marais St, Rustenburg, 0300, South Africa
Indoor
36 Keurboom Ave, Geelhoutpark, Rustenburg, 2999, South Africa · seokobale.com
Indoor
10 Tortelduif Ave, Cashan, Rustenburg, 2999, South Africa · waterfallgh-rustenburg.co.za
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99 Beyers Naude Dr, CBD, Rustenburg, 0299, South Africa · palmrtb.co.za
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47 Safari Ave, Safari Tuine, Rustenburg, 2999, South Africa · echogardens.co.za
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192 Klopper St, Rustenburg, 0299, South Africa · platinumpalaceguesthouse.co.za
Indoor
21 Lekkerbreek Rd, Geelhoutpark, Rustenburg, 0299, South Africa
Indoor
2 Unie St, Protea Park, Rustenburg, 0300, South Africa
Indoor
6 Vaalbos Ave, Protea Park, Rustenburg, 2999, South Africa
Indoor
20B Homer St, Rustenburg North, Rustenburg, 2999, South Africa
Indoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rustenburg, South Africa. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing