2010 Host cities

Last Updated on Saturday, 10 April 2010 17:46 Written by Helga McLeod Monday, 22 February 2010 08:33

2010 Soccer World Cup - 2010 in South African host cities

Are you in South Africa for the FIFA 2010 and wondering what to do with the in between-match hours to fill? Every 2010 host city has much to offer the visitor in great accommodation, activities and sights - so read up and plan your trip in advance.

For a virtual tour around the 2010 stadiums see

Bloemfontein, South Africa
The Waterfront - for good eateries, shopping and atmosphere.
Naval Hill - for great views and photography opportunities.
Sand du Plessis Theatre - opera, ballet and more.
Soetdoring Nature Reserve - for game viewing, picnicking and hiking.
Stadium - Free State Stadium
Geographic coordinates: 5.5788° S 27.1607° E
Renovations started: 2007
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 48,000
Matches: TBA
*Ask your holiday accommodation for further suggestions in the area.

Cape Town, South Africa
V&A Waterfront - for great eateries, shopping, views and entertainment.
Table Mountain - take the cable car to the top or hike one of the many trails.
Beach - relax on one of many stunning beaches.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden - for the spectacular gardens, restaurant, picnicking or catch a live concert.
Long Street - to experience what Cape Town is about.
Cape Point - for the incredible views, plant, bird and animal life.
Museums - Cape Town has many good museums including The Castle of Good Hope, Bo-Kaap Museum, the National Art Museum etc.
Winelands - for their beautiful nature, wine and restaurants. Picnicking here are also popular.
Stadium - Green Point Stadium
Geographic coordinates: 33°54'19"S, 18°24'31"E
Building started: 2007
Completion date: 2009
Capacity: 68,000
Matches: TBA
*Enquire from your hotel front desk about Cape Town activities and attractions.

Durban, South Africa
Promenade - for its beauty and excellent running or walking opportunities.
Warwick Triangle - these city centre markets offer African arts & crafts, natural medicines sold by traditional healers and authentic shopping where you can get a better understanding for the Zulu Culture.
Grey Street - shops famous for their wonderful variety of fabrics.
Victoria Street - shopping for spices.
Wilson's Wharf, Joe Kools, Gateway and Florida Road - offers brilliant restaurants, clubs, pubs and entertainment.
Stadium - Moses Mabidha Stadium
Geographic coordinates: 33°54'19"S, 18°24'31"E
Building started: 2006
Completion date: 2009
Dimensions: 320m x 280m x 45m
Arches: 100m
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 70,000
Matches: TBA
*Ask your Durban accommodation host for suggestions!

Johannesburg, South Africa
Newton - with its museums and market theatre, art galleries and restaurants.
Mofolo Art Centre in Soweto - to view rising local talent.
Vilikazi Street - home once to 2 Nobel Peace Prize winners: Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Close by is the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial.
Stadium - Soccer City
Geographic coordinates: 26°14'5.27"S, 27°58'56.47"E
Renovations started: 2007
Completion date: 2009
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 94,700
Matches: TBA
Ellis Park Stadium
Geographic coordinates: 11'51.07"S, 28°3'38.76"E
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 59,611
Matches: TBA
*Ask at your accommodation establishment for more activity and sight suggestions!

Nelspruit, South Africa
Kruger National Park - for game viewing and stunning nature. Hazyview offers excellent shopping.
Blyde River Canyon - the 3rd largest canyon worldwide with Bourke's Luck Potholes, Three rondavels and God�s Window.
Pilgrim's Rest - this was where gold was first found, so go pan for gold!
Sudwala - with the world's oldest dolomite caves you can view drip-stone formations and tunnels and perhaps find the Kruger Millions which, as the story goes, is hidden here.

Polokwane, South Africa
Modjadjiskloof - a charming town with the world's biggest baobab tree turned pub. This hollow 6000 years old Sunland Baobab is 40 m in circumference. Also close by is the Modjadji village which was home to the famous Rain Queen (originator of her matriarchal tribe Lobedu).
Haenertsburg, Pekoe View and Makapan's Valley - for picnicking.
Stadium - Mbombela Stadium
Geographic coordinates: 25°28'0" S 30°58'0" E
Building started: 2007
Completion date: 2009
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 43,000
Matches: TBA
*Ask your holiday accommodation for suggestions on attractions in the area.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Addo Elephant Park - for great game viewing and possible sights of whales and Great White Sharks.
Grahamstown - surrounded by many Big Five Game Reserves.
Jeffrey's Bay, Cape St Francis, Kenton-on-Sea and Bushman's River - coastal towns renowned for their surfing, boating and other water activities.
Stadium - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Geographic coordinates:  5.5788° S 27.1607° E
Completion date: 2009
Height: 34m
Roofspan: 46m
Capacity: 50,000
Matches: TBA
*Check with your accommodation host on travel tips for Port Elizabeth!

Pretoria, South Africa
Melrose House - this heritage home will charm with its 1880 facade and beautiful gardens.
Hatfield - known and loved for its restaurants and cafes.
Khuwana shebeen - with spicy foods and great entertainment.
Mandela Square - for great photography.
Kwalata Game Reserve - excellent game viewing, tame elephants and rich bird life.
Dinokeng conservancy - with Game Reserves, wellbeing spas and traditional villages.
Stadium - Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Geographic coordinates: 5.5788° S 27.1607° E
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 51,762
Matches: TBA
*Ask at the front desk of your accommodation for more ideas.

Rustenburg, South Africa
Sun City - a holiday resort internationally renowned for its restaurants, golf courses, entertainment and casinos, pools, adventure activities and luxury accommodation.
Phokeng - explore the mines with a recognized tour operator.
Paul Kruger Country Museum - for a beautiful farm visit and its authentic furniture time pieces.
Shebeen lunches - where the foods are traditional and the beer home-brewed.
Kgaswane Nature Reserve - for excellent game and bird viewing.
Stadium - Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Geographic coordinates: 5.5788° S 27.1607° E
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 40,000
Matches: TBA
*Ask your guesthouse for more suggestions!

Polokwane, South Africa
Stadium- Peter Mokaba Stadium
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 40,000
Matches: TBA
*South Africa's hospitality and accommodation industry aims to give our visitors the best experience ever - so do not hesitate to ask your host, waiter or taxi-driver!

TRAINING VENUES

South Africa is still finalising its list of training venues. At the moment the following stadiums are ear marked to be training venues in 2010:

Johannesburg
Orlando Stadium
Dobsonville Stadium
Rand Stadium
Cecil Payne Stadium
Rabie Ridge Stadium
Ruimsig Stadium

Cape Town
Athlone Stadium

Port Elizabeth
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
EPRFU Stadium
Adcock Stadium
Dan Qeqe Stadium
Zwide Stadium
Wolfson Stadium

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