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Head off on a Robben Island Tour


If you’re planning a trip to the Western Cape, you should ensure you take a trip to the historical landmark, Robben Island. Located 7km off Cape Town’s coast, this island is accessible by ferries which depart at 2 hour intervals from the buzzing V&A Waterfront.

Robben Island was used a place of banishment and isolation from the 17th to the 20th Century and has housed many political prisoners, including the most famous, Nelson Mandela. Today it stands as a World Heritage Site and a focal point of South African heritage.

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Soak Up Some History on a Robben Island Tour


Immerse yourself in Robben Island history when you visit this world-famous landmark. Since becoming a museum and heritage site in 1997, Robben Island tours have become a popular way for students, tourists and visiting families alike to become acquainted with the culture and history that abounds here.
The Robben Island Museum is a dynamic institution which runs educational programmes for schools, youths and adults. They also conduct on-going research related to the island and fulfil an archiving function. You can also read a bit more about the history of Robben Island and find out about what’s on at the museum by visiting their official site.
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Book your Robben Island Trip


Ferry tickets costs R200 for adults and R100 for children (U/18). You’ll be taken around by bus during your trip of Robben Island, so don’t forget to pack a camera to get some fantastic shots of the island itself as well as the stunning view of Table Bay that you’ll be afforded. What makes your tour of the Island even more intimate is that former Robben Island prisoners conduct the tours.

Those who share an interest in conservation can also spend some time learning about the complex and sensitive ecosystem on the Island – including the 132 species of birdlife, the various types of fauna and flora and 23 species of mammals. During your trip around Robben Island, keep an eye for small herds of bontebok, springbok, steenbok, fallow deer and eland.

While you’re in Cape Town, hop in your rental car and explore some of the Mother City’s other attractions –a trip to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens or a scenic wine tour of the Cape Winelands. If you’re seeking the ultimate adventure, you could even venture further to Gansbaai and come face to face with magnificent white sharks whilst shark cage diving.
Book your Robben Island tour and Cape Town car hire today!
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