A Travel Price Comparison for South Africa Soweto vs. Drakensberg for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Soweto or Drakensberg?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Soweto and Drakensberg. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Soweto or Drakensberg?

Soweto

The name Soweto is an acronym for South Western Townships, first used in 1963 to describe the groups of townships to the south west of Johannesburg. It is a city of contrasts, featuring anything from tin shanties to luxurious mansions, and is probably best known for being the home of two Nobel Prize winners.

Drakensberg

Drakensberg, whose name derives from the Dutch and means "mountains of the dragons," is a mountainous region which encompasses a vast amount of South Africa's interior, extending into neighboring countries as well. It hugs the eastern border of Lesotho, attracting visitors for hiking, backpacking, and admiring the natural wonders of the landscape.

Which place is cheaper, Drakensberg or Soweto?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Soweto is $60, while the average daily cost in Drakensberg is $89. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Soweto and Drakensberg in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Soweto $31
    Drakensberg $37
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Soweto $62
    Drakensberg $74
Compare Hotels in Soweto and Drakensberg

Looking for a hotel in Soweto or Drakensberg? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Soweto


Hotels in Drakensberg


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Soweto $11
    Drakensberg $67

Is it cheaper to fly into Soweto or Drakensberg?

Prices for flights to both Drakensberg and Soweto change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Soweto $20
    Drakensberg $16

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Soweto $16
    Drakensberg $8.47

Tours and Activities in Soweto

For Soweto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Johannesburg: Soweto Half-Day Tour: $59
  • Johannesburg: Soweto Night Tour: $95
  • Johannesburg: Soweto Tour with Lunch: $69
  • Visit Gospel service with additional Bicycle Tour of Soweto: $45

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Soweto $7.99
    Drakensberg $3.67


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Soweto and Drakensberg, we can see that Drakensberg is more expensive. And not only is Soweto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Soweto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Soweto and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Drakensberg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Drakensberg than you might in Soweto.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Soweto Expensive? and Is Drakensberg Expensive?.