4.2
Islands
Robben Island
Cape Town, South Africa
Robben Island, a short ferry ride from Cape Town, served as a prison for Nelson Mandela and tells its story through guided tours by ex-inmates.
Good to know
- Tickets
- Book ahead
- Best months
- Sep–Feb
- Getting there
- Best as a day trip
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