Johannesburg walking route: Soweto to Apartheid Museum
This 115 km route through Johannesburg covers key attractions including the Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela House in Soweto, the vibrant Maboneng district, and popular dining spots like Nando's, Satori, and The Fussy Vegan. The itinerary connects cultural landmarks with local restaurants and shopping at 44 Stanley, starting from O. R. Tambo International Airport.
- Distance
- 115.0 km
- Duration
- 23 h 0 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Car Rental
- End
- 44 Stanley Shopping Centre
- Stops
- 15
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Car Rental — Essential service for independent travelers to explore Johannesburg's sprawling neighborhoods, attractions, and surrounding regions at their own pace.
- Salvation Cafe — Dining establishment featured in itinerary
- Nando's — Restaurant stop
- Satori — Activity or dining venue
- Njam — Dining establishment
- Soweto — Historic township; home to Vilakazi Street
- Nelson Mandela House — Historic residence museum in Soweto
- Apartheid Museum — Major historical museum documenting apartheid era
- Maboneng — Arts district with galleries, lights, and local art venues
- Pata Pata — Venue in Maboneng
- Bean There Coffee — Cafe venue
- The Fussy Vegan — Vegan dining establishment
- Hudsons The Burger Joint — Burger restaurant
- O. R. Tambo International Airport — Arrival point; car rental pickup ($14/day)
- 44 Stanley Shopping Centre — Newly updated shopping center with trendy shops and restaurants
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Car rental at O.R. Tambo International Airport is convenient; rates around $14/day available through Six car rental
- Where to stay
- Studio flats with modern amenities, gated security, pool, and garden available for around $20/night through Airbnb with local hosts
- Food
- Salvation Cafe at 44 Stanley offers almond milk lattes and meals like falafal bowls and ginger noodle chicken
- Food
- Nando's chicken peri-peri wraps and sandwiches with fries; meal for two people around $11 total
- Tip
- Book group safari day tours to Pilanesberg National Park (3 hours outside city); roundtrip transport, two game drives, guide, lunch included for $128/person
- Food
- Njam restaurant opens at 7:00 AM with fresh sourdough bread, egg sandwiches, and mushroom toast; gets crowded quickly after opening
- Tip
- Visit Nelson Mandela House on Vilakazi Street in Soweto as part of guided tours; interior photography not permitted
- Tip
- Apartheid Museum requires about 2 hours to visit; features temporary Nelson Mandela exhibit and permanent apartheid history exhibits; no interior photography
- Food
- Pata Pata serves local South African dishes like oxtail; located in Maboneng area; get covered if weather changes to rain
- Food
- The Fussy Vegan offers burrito bowls and vegetarian options for takeout
- Food
- Hudson's Burger Joint serves burgers like boss burger with barbecue beef brisket; gets consistently busy indicating quality food
- Save money
- 3-day Johannesburg trip budgeted at $323 USD per person including flights from Cape Town, food, transport, accommodation, and activities
Video on this route
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