SOWETO TOWERS — Local services in Johannesburg Ward 25

Iconic, adrenaline-filled, and proudly South African.

The Soweto Towers are more than just massive concrete structures—they’re a powerful symbol of Soweto’s resilience, creativity, and spirit. Once part of a power station, they’ve been transformed into one of Johannesburg’s most iconic landmarks, known worldwide for their bold street art and high-flying activities.

If you’re into thrill-seeking, this is the place to be. The bungee jumping experience between the two towers is absolutely wild—adrenaline meets urban edge in the best way possible. Even if you're not jumping, just watching others take the leap is electric. You can also try the paintball, SCAD freefall, or just enjoy the vibe around the area.

Beyond the adventure, the towers are wrapped in powerful murals and local artwork that celebrate the culture, people, and political history of Soweto. It’s a photo-worthy spot, rich in both beauty and meaning. You’ll feel the soul of the township here—raw, real, and full of pride.

The guides and staff are super friendly, and they do a great job of making everyone feel safe, welcome, and hyped up. Plus, there are often pop-up food stalls, music, and a great community energy around the site—especially on weekends.

Whether you're a tourist or a local, Soweto Towers is a must-visit. Come for the adventure, stay for the culture. It’s an experience that...

The genesis to Soweto Towers in Orlando power Station is In 1942, when both the population and the energy consumption of Johannesburg were quickly growing. To meet this increasing energy demand, British engineers constructed the Orlando Power Station in the adjacent city of Soweto. The coal plant successfully ran for over five decades until 1998, when it was decommissioned. Both towers are painted, one functioning as an advertising billboard and the other containing the largest mural painting in South Africa. The towers are also used for bungee and BASE jumping from a platform between the top of the two towers as well as a bungee swing into one of the towers. The towers are used for extreme sports such as bungee jumping, abseiling, zip-lining, pendulum swinging, SCAD falling and occasionally, rap jumping. Visitors can also go paintballing and rock climbing and take a quad bike Soweto tours from the Soweto Outdoor Adventures company also based at the towers. What the place is about in Soweto Towers is currently owned and managed by Nico Myburg who has 20 years of bungee and extreme sports experience. His motivation is introducing people to the world of adrenaline. It was only in 1963 that it adopted the name Soweto, an acronym for South Western Townships. It's a place of contrasts: with mansions, and almost over the road, overcrowded...

Terrible first impression of the place! The staff in the Admin room (7 October 2018) didn't greet on arrival and once I arrived to present my coucher the guy laugh and said it needed to be printed. Coming from a 21st approach I personally do not waste paper when not needed. To further the great welcoming there was no printer (although there was one right in the multi media container?). I had to turn all the way around to go print one piece of paper, perhaps investing in a printer won't be a bad idea especially for tourists who do not have printers immediately available? Or perhaps using electronic vouchers? Once arriving back after printing the voucher the customer service didn't change much, no real welcome apon arrival except for the security gaurd. Definitely won't be back or recommend this to tourists if you're looking for a welcoming experience in South Africa. The fall was fine the staff ontop of the tower were good especially with the people but my experience was ruined from the ground staff. Disappointing for the price of...