Best Things To Do in Soweto, South Africa
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Amandla Theatrical TourDuration: 8 Hrs 30 Mins
Relive the city of Johannesburg through the eyes of Walter Sisulu, father of the ANC, or anti-apartheid activist, Ruth First....
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Duration: 5 Hrs
Enter into a fascinating tour around Soweto to see and understand its many attractions that include Hector Peterson Memorial,...
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Best Things To Do in Soweto
Soweto is a designated residential and industrial area of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa. This township is located along the city's mining belt in the south.
As one of South Africa’s most energetic and captivating townships, Soweto is best known for its rich political history and trendsetting culture. The city derived its name from an acronym ‘South Western Townships’ and played an important role in a fight against apartheid. This town was created by the South African government in the 1930s as a part of a national movement against racial segregation and discrimination in the country. Venture into one of the South Africa’s most incredible towns as you go on to explore its complex history, cultural richness, and political significance. Visit sites like the Mandela House Museum on the Vilakazi Street where the former South African president Nelson Mandela once lived, the Tutu House which was the former residence of Nobel Prize winner and social rights activist Desmond Tutu, the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum that honours the victims of Soweto Uprising of 1976, and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital which one of the largest hospitals in the world. As one of the best things to do in Soweto, the Apartheid Museum is not to be missed.
Let's explore best things to do in Soweto:
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Hector Pieterson Museum
# 1 of 16 Things To Do in Soweto | Added 919 times in trip plans
Timings: 10:00 am - 05:00 pm DetailsAddress: 8287 Khumalo St, Soweto, South Africa Take a tour into this significant museum that tells you about the fateful day of Soweto on 16th June 1976. The museum takes you on a historical journey of the youth rebellion that took place against t...Read more
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Mandela House Museum
# 2 of 16 Things To Do in Soweto | Added 1386 times in trip plans
Timings: 09:00 am - 04:45 pm DetailsAddress: 8115 Orlando West, Soweto 1804, Johannesburg, South Africa Also known as Mandela Family Museum, it used to be the residence of former South African President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and his family. This little humble house has now been turned into a world-c...Read more
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Vilakazi Street
# 3 of 16 Things To Do in Soweto | Added 1819 times in trip plans
Timings: 24-hrs DetailsAddress: Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Johannesburg Visit the world famous street which used to be the only street to have the residents of two Nobel Prize winners – His Excellence Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and Desmond Tutu. It is also the spot w...Read more
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Soweto Bicycle Tour
# 4 of 16 Things To Do in Soweto | Added 1852 times in trip plans Address: 10823A Pooe Street | Orlando West, Soweto1804, South Africa Touring Soweto in a car sounds too cliché! Instead, hire a bicycle to explore the winding streets of the city. Take an exciting guided cycle tour around the township and get a glimpse of Soweto...Read more
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Orlando Towers
# 5 of 16 Things To Do in Soweto | Added 998 times in trip plans
Timings: 10:00 am - 06:00 pm DetailsAddress: Chris Hani Rd, Johannesburg, South Africa This landmark is a must-visit in Soweto. During the Apartheid era, the towers were used by a coal-burning plant to produce electricity for the northern suburban region of Johannesburg. On the other ha...Read more
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Wandies Place
# 6 of 16 Things To Do in Soweto | Added 1321 times in trip plans
Timings: 10:00 am - 11:59 pm DetailsAddress: 618 Makhalemele Street | Dube Village, Soweto, South Africa If you haven’t come to Wandies Place, you have missed the true flavor of Soweto. A local restaurant in Dube, housed in a typical four roomed house used to be an illegal Shebeen in 1980’s. ...Read more
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Regina Mundi
# 7 of 16 Things To Do in Soweto | Added 1299 times in trip plans Address: 1, 149 Mkhize St, Soweto, Johannnesburg, 1860, South Africa This largest Roman Catholic Church in South Africa is located right at the center of the city in Rockville, in the neighborhood of Moroka. It was built in 1961 but it opened its doors in 1962. This ch...Read more
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Amandla Theatrical Tour 8 hrs 30 mins
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Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
# 8 of 16 Things To Do in Soweto | Added 937 times in trip plans
Timings: 06:00 am - 06:00 pm DetailsAddress: 991 Bochabela Street, Soweto, Gauteng, 1809 Part of Oppenheimer Gardens, the Credo Mutwa Cultural Village is a treasured gem and a must-visit for visitors. The village is for the visitors who wish to see the insight of the African cultures and ...Read more
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Oppenheimer Gardens
# 9 of 16 Things To Do in Soweto | Added 780 times in trip plans
Timings: 06:00 am - 06:00 pm DetailsAddress: 991 Majoeng Street (Corner of Ntsane Street) Soweto, Johannesburg Located right in the middle of the city, this beautiful park offers a fascinating and relaxed ambience to enjoy some ‘self’ time. Covering several hectares of land along with Credo Mutwa C...Read more
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Snake Park
# 10 of 16 Things To Do in Soweto | Added 1 time in trip plans Address: Doornkop, Soweto, 1723, South Africa The Snake Park is one of the most interesting places to date, and to hang out. The park is beautified with colorful flowering plants. The place is quite clean and tidy to hang out with your friends an...Read more
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Kliptown
# 11 of 16 Things To Do in Soweto | Added 10 times in trip plans Address: Klipspruit 298-Iq, Soweto, 1809, South Africa Kliptown is the ancient most housing district of Soweto. You will like to visit the museum in the central square area. You will enjoy the rocky stream that passes through the town. The ancient archite...Read more
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Orlando Power Station, Cooling Towers
# 12 of 16 Things To Do in Soweto | Added 27 times in trip plans Address: Klipspruit 318-Iq, Soweto, 1809, South Africa If you like thrilling activities and like to be active to explore the real flavor of adrenaline rush, then plan a stop at Orlando Power Station, Cooling Towers. This decommissioned power station is no...Read more
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Soweto Theatre
# 13 of 16 Things To Do in Soweto | Added 53 times in trip plans Address: cnr Bolani Link and Bolani Rd, Jabulani, Soweto, 1868, South Africa Google ReviewsOmphile LouwVery clean and well maintained. Went there for the arts and craft market. Safe area with added peace of mind of secured parking. Only downer is there is no outdoor heating
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# 14 of 16 Things To Do in Soweto | Added 9 times in trip plans
Timings: 06:00 am - 10:00 pm DetailsAddress: 635B Zone 3, Nakedi St, Meadowlands, Soweto, 1852, South Africa Google ReviewsZenzi NkosiTop, Best Awesome service great place to spend time with friends and family. The food is mouth watering, devine. You won't regret it, you'll be coming back for more good times.
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