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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.

Popular Activities Around Robben Island

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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You know what time it is!😍
Have a blessed Easter weekend ✨

Kitchens across the city are filled with the aromas of this lekker local favourite. Got your pickled fish ready?
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The final day of our #CPTEasterTreasureHunt brought ALL the energy!💃

Congratulations to our winners, who were the first to find our secret locations:

📍RLabs, Mitchell’s Plain: Tamlynne Thompson

📍HintHunt, V&A Waterfront: Cleopatra and Arsene

A massive thank you to today’s sponsors:

Radisson Red: An overnight stay for two including breakfast

The Diamond Works: A jewellery piece

Blaauwberg Beach Hotel: Dinner voucher for 2 at Waves Restaurant

Keep an eye on our page to see who the winner of our Ultimate Cape Town Prize is!😉

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The #CPTEasterTreasureHunt is in full swing! 🐣

If you solved today’s clue, you’d know that the secret spots were Willowbridge Shopping Centre in Tyger Valley and Southey’s Vines in Somerset West. 🤩

A huge congratulations to today’s winners, who were the first to make it to the locations:
📍Willowbridge Shopping Centre: Sonia Rietmuller
📍Southey’s Vines: Sizwo Phuthumani and Jaiden Mentoor

A special thanks to today’s sponsors:
Krystal Beach Hotel: 2 night stay for 2 people

Stellenbosch Wine Tractor: Hop on hop off wine tasting tour for 4

Missed today’s excitement? Don’t worry, the hunt continues until 17 April 2024. 🤩
Two fresh clues drop daily at 9am and 1pm on our Love Cape Town Instagram and Facebook stories.
Plus, everyone who enters at the locations can stand a chance to win The Ultimate Cape Town Experience of a curated treasure chest of the city’s finest adventures. The draw takes place on Thursday, 17 April, at our final mystery location. 🔍

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The first clues drop tomorrow at 9am! 🔍

Grab your crew and get ready to explore. 😎

8 neighbourhoods. 4 days. 1 grand prize! 🏆 🐇

The Cape Town Easter Treasure Hunt

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Something exciting is coming to Cape Town. 🐇

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Come with us to Observatory 🔭📚🧪

Here’s part 1 of our cool things to do in Observatory series:

📍 Cape Town Science Centre
📍 OBZ Books
📍 Revolution Records
📍 Total Ninja
📍 Theatre Arts
📍 South African Astronomical Observatory

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The only thing better than the view? Sharing it with your bestie. 🚗

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It’s competition time! 🤩

Stand a chance to win one of two vouchers to visit @robben_island. Each voucher is valid for four guests.

The lucky winner and three other guests will enjoy a return boat trip to Robben Island and, once ashore, hop aboard a guided bus tour around the island before stepping inside the maximum-security prison for an insightful tour led by a former political prisoner🚶🏾🚶‍♀️🚶🏽‍♂️🚎⛴️

Robben Island-where former South African president Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison-is a must-visit attraction when exploring Cape Town. The island is steeped in history and offers some of the most iconic views of Table Mountain.⛰️

To enter, follow @lovecapetown and @robben_island, then complete and submit the online entry form in the link in bio. Entries close at 12pm on Monday, 25 April 2025. The winner will be announced later that day.

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