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 Mandela House and Orlando Towers.
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
- Germiston Lake
- Oppenheimer Tower
- Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
- Avalon Cemetery
- Regina Mundi
Things to Do in Soweto
- Mandela House
- Orlando Towers
- Soweto Theatre
- Maponya Mall
- Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
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)