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City guide

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.

Airports

Rustenburg Airport 4 km to the centre
Rustenburg, NW, ZA β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Morningside Farm Airport 33 km to the centre
Silveroaks, NW, ZA β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY) 37 km to the centre
Pilanesberg, NW, ZA β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” 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 things are

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Photographs

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 β€” 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