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Robben Island, Dutch for Seal Island, is a small Island situated inside Table Bay approximately 7km’s from Blouberg Beach. Since the end of the 17th Century, the Island has served as a prison and is famous for housing political prisoners, most noticeable, former President Nelson Mandela. The Island was first discovered shortly after the arrival of the Ducth East India Company. The Island represented a significant risk to passing ships and a base was established. Huge bonfires were lit each night to warn ships of the Island’s presence. In addition to this, the Island provided fresh water and food to passing Ships. Today Robben Island plays an important part in the History of South Africa and offers museum and prison tours. The Island is accessible by Ferry which departs daily from The V&A Waterfront. The Island also attract endurance swimmers who undertake the gruelling 7km swim between Blouberg and the Island.

Visitors can EXPERIENCE the history and culture that the Island offers whilst EXPLORING the museum and prison during an informative guided tour. Online bookings with real-time availability is available on ActivityHub. ENGAGE by sharing your experiences on your chosen social media platform with the hashtag #RobbenIsland #ActivityHub

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14 day Garden Route eXclusive Tour

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Activity Type: Multi-Day Tours Location: City Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa is a country of stunning diversity, where you can experience vibrant cities, breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife, and fascinating culture. In this 14-day itinerary, you will explore some of the best attractions that South Africa has to offer, from the iconic Table Mountain in Cape Town to the thrilling private game reserves. You will enjoy wine tasting in Stellenbosch, whale watching in Hermanus, safari activities in Botlierskop and Buffelsdrift wildlife reserves, and kayaking in Tsitsikamma National Park. You will also have the chance to spend some time getting to know elephants, cheetahs, penguins and seals in their natural habitats, visit the spectacular Cango Caves, and taste some of the local delicacies. You will also have plenty of free time to discover the hidden gems and local flavours of each destination. This itinerary is perfect for travellers who want to experience the beauty and diversity of South Africa in a comfortable and memorable way.

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Full Day Township & Robben Island Heritage Tour

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Activity Type: Arts, Culture & History Location: City Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape

Langa is one of ten areas that were established during the apartheid era designated for Black Africans. The name Langa means ‘sun’ in the Xhosa language, but the name of the township derived from a famous chief who was incarcerated on Robben Island for rebelling against the South African government. During a township tour with your Langa born and bred guide, you’ll experience Langa and meet many people who actively work to make a difference throughout the community. We combine this with a tour of Robben Island where political activist and lawyer Nelson Mandela was sentenced to 27 years imprisonment and served 18 years before the fall of apartheid and introduction of a full, multi-racial democracy. He was later awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and was elected in 1994 as President of South Africa, becoming the country's first ever black president and served one term from 1994–1999

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