What's Soweto Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Soweto. Take in some culture at Mandela House and Soweto Theatre. There's plenty more to see, including Germiston Lake and Maponya Mall.
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
- Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
- Avalon Cemetery
- Regina Mundi
- Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication
Things to Do in Soweto
- Mandela House
- Soweto Theatre
- Maponya Mall
- Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
- Orlando Towers
When Is the Best Time to Visit Johannesburg?
- Hottest months: January, October, November, December (average 70°F)
- Coldest months: July, June, August, May (average 56°F)
- Rainiest months: December, January, February, November (average 5 inches of rainfall)