Soweto Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Two large cooling towers with colorful murals, surrounded by trees and power lines.
A person overlooking a densely populated area with makeshift housing and a distant view of a cityscape.
A cityscape with a large billboard, a street with vehicles, and a person sitting on a rock.
A building with the address 8115 Vilakazi St, Orlando West, SOWETO.
A large cylindrical structure with colorful murals depicting various scenes and figures.

Stay near popular Soweto attractions

A building with a sign reading "8315 Vilakazi St, Orlando West, Soweto" and a glass door with the words "Mandela House" visible.

Mandela's House

8.8/10 (206 reviews)
Visit the former home of Nelson Mandela to find artifacts and memorabilia relating to the life of South Africa’s most famous public figure.
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Things to do

Former President Nelson Mandela statue at union Building

Pretoria half-day Capital City Tour

Rp2.435.725
per adult
Pretoria half-day Capital City Tour
Colours of Johannesburg A Street Art and Graffiti Tour

Colours of Johannesburg A Street Art and Graffiti Tour

Rp775.004
per adult
Colours of Johannesburg A Street Art and Graffiti Tour
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Rp941.076
per adult
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch
Apartheid Museum

Full Day Johannesburg Tour to Apartheid Museum and Soweto

Rp1.882.151
per adult
Full Day Johannesburg Tour to Apartheid Museum and Soweto
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

Rp3.210.729
per adult
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

Rp2.158.938
per adult
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
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Where to stay in Soweto

Find the best Soweto areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large public square with a prominent statue in the center, surrounded by historic buildings and a modern skyscraper.

Sandton

Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.

A cityscape with a prominent cylindrical skyscraper, a stadium, and surrounding residential and commercial buildings.

Rosebank

Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.

A tree-lined street with purple flowers.

O.R. Tambo

If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, Emperors Palace Casino and International Terminal Duty Free Mall are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, winding roads, and a river.

Midrand

You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.

A cityscape with purple flowering trees, a stadium, and a distant view of the ocean.

Randburg

Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.

Soweto Travel Guide