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All South Africa Soweto

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Soweto

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Soweto, South Africa

Updated November 2, 2020

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Orlando Towers

Soweto, South Africa

Orlando Towers

Two giant painted cooling towers make for one of the world’s most epic bungee jumps.
Mandela House

Soweto, South Africa

Mandela House

Nelson Mandela lived here with his family from 1946 until his arrest in 1962.
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Museum of Man and Science

A supply store for traditional healers, this shop sells the hair of a dog--and its skin, skeleton, and reproductive organs, too.
11 miles from Soweto
Neighbourgoods Market, Braamfontein Precinct, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Neighbourgoods Market

A growing popular hipster market with over 100 local specialties and live music.
11 miles from Soweto
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The view from the Top of Africa.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Top of Africa

One of the tallest buildings in Africa provides a great view of Johannesburg's unique geography.
12 miles from Soweto

Johannesburg, South Africa

‘The Shadow Boxer’ at Chancellor House

A large-scale steel sculpture entitled 'The Shadow Boxer' pays tribute to Nelson Mandela.
12 miles from Soweto
Collectors Treasury.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Collectors Treasury

Over a million items cram the shelves at Africa's largest shop of used and rare books.
12 miles from Soweto
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