Soweto Towers

About Soweto Towers

The Soweto Towers, formally known as the Orlando Towers Vertical Adventure Centre, is an iconic adventure tourism destination and historical landmark located in Soweto, Johannesburg. Originally a decommissioned coal-fired power station, these massive structures have been creatively repurposed into an extreme sports park featuring vibrant, hand-painted murals that celebrate South African culture. The facility operates on a first-come, first-served basis from Thursday through Sunday, closing during periods of inclement weather for safety.

Visitors to the site must pay a general ground admission fee to enter the premises, and specific age and weight restrictions are enforced for the high-altitude attractions to ensure participant safety.The adventure centre offers a diverse range of adrenaline-inducing activities, highlighted by a 100-metre bungee jump from a suspension bridge that connects the two cooling towers. Inside the Western Cooling Tower, participants can experience a suspended catch air device (SCAD) freefall, while the exterior of the infrastructure supports activities like vertical rock climbing and a 700-metre zip line that glides over the nearby Orlando Dam. For those seeking a less intense experience, an open-air lift ascends to a 360-degree viewing deck at the top of the tower, providing panoramic views of the surrounding township and the broader Johannesburg skyline.