The 15 Best Day Trips from Soweto
Nearby South Africa destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.
The best day trips from Soweto, South Africa - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soshanguve. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.
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Johannesburg, South Africa
Known for Johannesburg Zoo.
20 km E of Soweto9,418,183 people - 2
Pretoria, South Africa
Known for Paul Kruger Statue.
67 km NE of Soweto2,112,693 people - 3
Soshanguve, South Africa
Known for Crater Viewpoint.
92 km N of Soweto872,309 people - 4
Evaton, South Africa
30 km S of Soweto725,468 people - 5
Benoni, South Africa
47 km E of Soweto605,344 people - 6
Thembisa, South Africa
48 km NE of Soweto511,655 people - 7
Vereeniging, South Africa
46 km S of Soweto474,681 people - 8
Boksburg, South Africa
40 km E of Soweto445,168 people - 9
Krugersdorp, South Africa
22 km N of Soweto378,821 people - 10
Rustenburg, South Africa
91 km NW of Soweto373,695 people - 11
Emalahleni, South Africa
144 km E of Soweto373,403 people - 12
Diepsloot, South Africa
40 km N of Soweto350,000 people - 13
Randburg, South Africa
24 km NE of Soweto337,053 people - 14
Brakpan, South Africa
51 km E of Soweto305,692 people - 15
Germiston, South Africa
32 km E of Soweto255,863 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Soweto?
- Popular day trips from Soweto include Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soshanguve, Evaton, Benoni. All are within about 150 km.
- How far are day trips from Soweto?
- These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Soweto. The closest is Johannesburg, about 20 km E.
- How do you plan day trips from Soweto?
- Pick a nearby destination, check the distance and direction below, then build it into a day-by-day trip with Packy AI to get routes, timings, and things to do.
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