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Discover Robben Island

About the Area

Robben Island is best known as the site of a maximum security prison where Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners were incarcerated during apartheid. Today, it is a popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Robben Island is a must-see for any tourists visiting South Africa. The island has a long and fascinating history, and it is now home to a variety of attractions.

Visitors can tour the island by boat, see the prison where Nelson Mandela was held, or visit the museum dedicated to his life. There are also plenty of opportunities to see wildlife, including penguins, seals, and endemic bird.

From Robben Island, you can get unparalleled views of Cape Town’s skyline and Table Mountain. Whether you’re admiring the view from the ferry ride over or soaking up the scenery. In addition, the views from the island are simply breathtaking.

Whether you’re interested in history, wildlife, or just want to enjoy some stunning scenery, Robben Island is sure to please.

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Travel Inspiration

Looking for some travel inspiration for your next trip to Robben Island? Here are some ideas to get you started:

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Not a bad way to start your day… ☕🎶

Cape Town’s waking up to a new kind of buzz: coffee raves. These energetic gatherings take place in coffee shops and cafés, serving up some of the best brews in town.💃🕺

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Ever wandered through a museum and felt as though you were stepping into a different era?
Cape Town’s museums do exactly that, offering a front-row seat to our country’s struggles, stories, and journey to freedom.🚶🏾🚶‍♀️

In celebration of International Museum Day on Sunday, 18 May 2025, here are some museums in Cape Town you can visit for under R100:

📍District Six Museum
📍Cape Town Museum of Childhood
📍Rust en Vreugd
📍The Iziko South African Museum
📍The Iziko South African National Gallery
📍Bo-Kaap Museum

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Don’t let the upcoming colder months stop you from enjoying a beautiful hike in Cape Town. ⛰️🏃🏼

Here are some winter hikes we suggest you try in the Mother City:

📍Lion’s Head
📍Jonkershoek Nature Reserve Waterfalls Trail, Stellenbosch
📍Woodstock Cave
📍The Pipe Track

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Kayaking with jellyfish 🪼

@meganthetravelingwriter had a special, and rather dramatic, encounter with a bloom of Starlight Jellyfish during a recent kayaking adventure. 🤩

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📹: @meganthetravelingwriter
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Treat your mom to these Cape Town experiences 🥰

📍See the Big 5 at @aquilasafaris
📍Quad biking and Jeep tour at Atlantis Dunes
@jeeptours.capetown @twin.venture
📍@2handsyexperience
📍Dinner and wine pairing at @reveriecapetown
📍The Diptyque Tea Experience at @labotessahotel

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Golden hour hits different in Cape Town 🌅

📹: Motaz Azaiza

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Come with us to Kommetjie🌊🏄

📍Imhoff Farm, including Blue Water Cafe, Volea Padel Centre, and Imhoff Equestrian Centre
📍The Green Room
📍The Village Place, including The Cone Collection, Kommetjie Fish and Chips
📍Good Riddance Coffee Co.
📍Deep South Distillery
📍Slangkop Lighthouse
📍Long Beach

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Grab your besties and head on an epic road trip to some of the most iconic attractions in Cape Town and surrounding areas. 🚗

@marisia_in_africa shares her must-visit spots you won’t want to miss:

📍V&A Waterfront
📍Green Point Lighthouse
📍Camps Bay and a visit to the local vendors
📍Take in the scenic viewpoints along the coast
📍Chapman’s Peak Drive
📍Noordhoek, Kommetjie, Slangkop Lighthouse
📍Misty Cliffs and Cape Point Farmstall
📍Stoney Beach, Boulders, Simon’s Town, Fish Hoek
📍Bloubergstrand for sunset

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Hugs are great, but so is a trip to Cape Town! 😌

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