Robben Island
Robben Island is a world heritage site located off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa. The island was originally used as a leper colony, but later became an apartheid prison. Nelson Mandela, the world-famous South African leader of the anti-apartheid movement, was imprisoned on Robben Island for 18 years. Today, the island is open to tours, and visitors can see the cell where Mandela was held, as well as the prisons and leper colony.
It’s historical importance aside, the island is also home to a variety of wildlife, including penguins, seals, and ostriches and a feral population of peacocks. The boat trip to Robben Island from Cape Town takes about an hour, and tickets can be purchased at the Waterfront or online in advance. Tours of the island are conducted by former prisoners, making for a unique and enlightening experience.
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Robben Island is best known as historical landmark with significance in South Africa’s political history, but this World Heritage Site offers so much more.
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It’s spooky season in Cape Town! 👻
Get your Halloween fix with these epic events in and around the city.
These include:
📍Rollercade Halloween Skate Party (25-29 October)
📍Rush Halloween Party (27-28 October, from 7pm)
📍Haunted Delights at SkyHiRide: buy one get one free between 27-29 October.
📍Mamacita’s Fright Night Halloween Drag Show(27 October, from 7.30pm)
📍Dizzy’s Karaoke Halloween Party (31 October, at 8pm)
📍The Galileo Open Air Cinema Halloween Show (31 October from 6pm)
📍Simon’s Restaurant Murder Mystery Dinner (3 November, at 6.30pm)
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Embark on an epic African adventure from Table Mountain to Victoria Falls! Get ready for heart-pounding thrills, breathtaking views, and unforgettable memories. 🛫
Table Mountain and Victoria Falls are two iconic wonders of the world, and you can experience both with just one trip to Africa. Visit trailfinders.com and make your bucket list dreams come true! 😎
One Journey. Two Wonders. One Heart.
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Beautiful Bo-Kaap 😍
📸: @_the.endless.summer
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Interested in exploring Cape Town for free? We’ve got you covered. 😁
The Mother City is home to a vast array of free experiences that allow you to dabble in adventure, immerse yourself in the culture and soak up the picturesque views. 🪁🌊
Attractions featured include:
📍Go on a hike: Lion’s Head, Woodstock Caves, The Pipe Track, Kloof Corner, Platteklip Gorge
📍Visit Kite Beach
📍Explore Green Point Park
📍Stroll The Company’s Garden
📍Cape Town Free Walking Tours Cape Town (🎥: @capetownfreewalkingtours)
📍Take a dip at Water’s Edge Beach, Simon’s Town
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Gorgeous Gordon’s Bay 🌊
This coastal haven is famous for its gorgeous Hottentots-Holland Mountain vistas, adrenaline-fueled adventures, and picturesque beaches. ⛰️🚶
Embark on an unforgettable adventure and plan your epic Mother City journey at www.capetown.travel
📸: @wesleygerber_the_photographer
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Life’s lekker in Cape Town 🥰
Embark on an unforgettable adventure and plan your epic Mother City journey at www.capetown.travel✨
📹: @jetlaggednae
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We have some fantastic news! ✨
Cape Town was named Africa’s Leading City Destination at the recent @worldtravelawards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2023. This marks the third consecutive year that the Mother City has claimed this accolade. 🥳
Adding to the city’s triumph, @capetownairport earned the title of Africa’s Leading Airport, and the Port of Cape Town was named Africa’s Leading Cruise Port. ✈️
Other Cape Town winners include @thesilohotel_ (South Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2023), @oocapetown (South Africa’s Leading Resort), @lanzeracestate (South Africa’s Leading Wine Region Hotel), @babylonstoren (South Africa’s Leading Country House Hotel), and @labotessahotel (South Africa’s Leading Design Hotel).
Congrats to all the winners. 👏🏻
📹: @kelvyjohnson
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Explore the captivating world of street art with Africa’s first qualified blind tour guide, Winston Fani. 🧑🦯
Winston’s two-hour tour showcases the vibrant art and culture scene of Salt River. He recently guided a group of blind and partially sighted tourists from Østfold, Norway, who are members of the Norwegian Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted. They successfully navigated the street art tour with the assistance of braille plaques and QR codes. 📸
Some parts of Salt River also feature braille on the pavements to facilitate easy navigation for visually impaired individuals.
This is the year of a Limitless Cape Town and we are dedicated to promoting an inclusive Mother City! ✨
To book a tour, please call Winston on 072 319 9940.
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Cape Town is home to many budget-friendly activities, with some priced under R50. 💰
From walking tours and bucket list-worthy hikes to scenic trains and nature reserves, these budget-friendly activities will have you falling in love with Cape Town all over again. ☺️
Attractions featured:
📍Castle of Good Hope (from R25)
📍Iziko Slave Museum (from R15)
📍The Company’s Garden (free)
📍Cape Town Free Walking Tours (free)
📍South African National Gallery (from R15)
📍The People’s Train (from R10)
📍Table Bay Nature Reserve (from R10)
📍Ratanga Park (free)
📍Lion’s Head hike (free)
Read the full article on our website: www.capetown.travel/50-things-to-do-for-under-r50-in-cape-town
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Who else is loving the lekker weather in Cape Town? ☺️
Tag a friend you’d love to spend a beach day with in the comment section. 😎🏖️
📹: @toxicity112
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Cape Town awaits. 😉
If you could experience one activity in the Mother City, what would it be and why?
📸: @ryanwarneke
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It’s the weekend! Grab a friend and head out to these new restaurants in Cape Town. 🍽️
Restaurants featured:
📍 Infusion Social Club, Durbanville
📍 The Holy Spirit vodka bar and restaurant
📍 Boma on Bree
📍 Vadivelu
📍 Gogi Korean BBQ
Drop your new Cape Town restaurant recommendations in the comment section. 😉
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