What's Soweto Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Soweto. Nature lovers can visit Germiston Lake and Oppenheimer Tower. There's plenty more to see, including Maponya Mall and Mandela House.
How to Get to Soweto
Flying to:
- Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA), 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from Soweto
- O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB), 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from Soweto
Things to See and Do in and around Soweto
What to See in Soweto
- Avalon Cemetery
- Germiston Lake
- Oppenheimer Tower
- Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
- Regina Mundi
Things to Do in Soweto
- Maponya Mall
- Mandela House
- Orlando Towers
- Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
- Soweto Theatre
Other Popular Soweto Attractions
- Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication
- South Western Townships
When Is the Best Time to Visit Johannesburg?
- Hottest months: January, October, November, December (average 70Ā°F)
- Coldest months: July, June, August, May (average 56Ā°F)
- Rainiest months: December, January, February, November (average 5 inches of rainfall)