Robben Island
Neighborhood: Atlantic Seaboard
Phone: +27 21 419 5100
Fax: +27 21 411 1059
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A leper colony, an asylum and a prison are some of Robben Island’s incarnations during its turbulent history. It is located about 11km from Cape Town's harbour and is most famous as a penal institution that incarcerated many of South Africa's well-known political figures, including Nelson Mandela. It was opened to the public in January 1997 and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 1 December 1999. Each tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours (including the crossings) and consists of a bus trip around the island and a guided tour of the prison. The guides are all ex-inmates and provide personal accounts of prison life.
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An island with a long suppressive history
Neighborhood: Atlantic Seaboard
Phone: +27 21 419 5100
Fax: +27 21 411 1059
Email | Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
Audio Guide
A leper colony, an asylum and a prison are some of Robben Island’s incarnations during its turbulent history. It is located about 11km from Cape Town's harbour and is most famous as a penal institution that incarcerated many of South Africa's well-known political figures, including Nelson Mandela. It was opened to the public in January 1997 and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 1 December 1999. Each tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours (including the crossings) and consists of a bus trip around the island and a guided tour of the prison. The guides are all ex-inmates and provide personal accounts of prison life.
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TravelAlaska.com
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: Stay two nights, and receive the 3rd night FREE! www.SantaBarbaraCa.com/Partners
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A must-do in Cape Town; be sure to book in advance
Robben Island is definitely a must-do activity while you're in Cape Town. The tour itself is br...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 19 2006
The Island of Forgiveness
Robben Island has been an emotional experience for me .It has bring back memories of years of repres...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 11 2005
Robben Island
Be sure to get on one of the fast ferry's. Really expanded my understanding of what happened in...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 11 2005
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