Visit Ile Robben
- Island
- Museums
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
Ile Robben: How to get there?
30 minutes by boat from Cape TownIle Robben: When to go?
All year roundIle Robben: For how long?
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Ile Robben Vacations
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Lying 30 minutes from Cape Town by boat, Robben Island is the site of the famous prison in which Nelson Mandela was held for 19 years.
Ile Robben: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
It is there that Nelson Mandela was locked up for his 27 years of captivity.
My suggestion
Only go on this tour if you speak English very well and you are a huge fan of Mandela.
Lying 30 minutes from Cape Town by boat, Robben Island is the site of the famous prison in which Nelson Mandela was held for 19 years.
My suggestion
It is absolutely essential to book your ticket several days in advance.
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