Rustenburg
South Africa · North WestZA
City in North West province, 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. 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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 549,575
- Coordinates
- -25.668, 27.242
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 1170 m
Overview of Rustenburg
Rustenburg is the kind of busy regional city you find in North West, South Africa. Records put its population near 549,575. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on culture, adventure and family. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,170 metres.
Things to do in Rustenburg
Culture in Rustenburg
(4)For culture, expect Architectural Buildings, Mines, Museums and Towers. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Rustenburg.
Adventure in Rustenburg
(3)For adventure, expect Escape Room, Parachute and Skydiving. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Rustenburg.
Family in Rustenburg
(2)Family in Rustenburg covers Aquariums and Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Rustenburg.
Nature in Rustenburg
(1)Rustenburg records Mountains under nature. All of it is drawn from Rustenburg's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Rustenburg
(1)On the sports side, Rustenburg offers Golf. All of it is drawn from Rustenburg's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Rustenburg
(1)The wellness shortlist for Rustenburg: Farms. Everything listed here comes from what Rustenburg is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Rustenburg
December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Rustenburg straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Rustenburg that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rustenburg known for?
- Rustenburg, in North West, South Africa, is best known for culture, adventure and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 549,575 residents.
- What can you do in Rustenburg?
- Recorded activities in Rustenburg include Architectural Buildings, Mines, Museums, Towers and Escape Room. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Rustenburg?
- December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Rustenburg located?
- Rustenburg is located in North West, South Africa. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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