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South Western Townships

Soweto, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Ranked #8 of 46 attractions in Johannesburg
4.0 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

A place where 2 million or more people live is definitely not designed as a tourist attraction. I don't visit it as a tourist, but often in the course of my work. I do think that any visitor to Gauteng should take the opportunity to do a tour of Soweto. It is similar to many black townships in the country,... More

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Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

i just love soweto; is a very picturesc town; its got character; charm; people are friendly ....

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Johannesburg
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

A wonderful experience, however, it recommended that you go with a tour has its a very large township and one can easily find oneself one the wrog side of it. There is a vast amount of history good and bad found within the township, and a knowledgeable guide will explain it to you.

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Sandton, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

I have lived in Johannesburg all my life and toured Soweto for the first time. Exciting and informative tour. Really enjoyed seeing end experienicng the township

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Visit Soweto to see how much of South Africa lives. Do not venture in there by yourself – you wouldn't know what to see or where to go. But as part of an organised tour, Soweto will open up to you as a thrilling and pulsating metropolis.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We had a facinating morning with Simon (tour booked through Liz at Lancaster). We met him at the Apartheid Museum and he drove us to a number of different districts within Soweto explaining the history (often very personal as he was a local), the changes since the '94 elections and what life was like (we learnt for example some of... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Not much of interest to be seen. Looks like most other townships in the world. If youlike delapidated structures, this is for you

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Papendrecht, The Netherlands
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

My impression is that it's made to attract tourists.

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South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

see the part of Africa with the real history and where the Worlds greatest statement in this decade lived.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

lots to do and see ,eat real food experience .Do you like the taste of chicken feet

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