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Robben Island is a South African island in Table Bay, west of Cape Town. It was used as a prison for political activists, including Nelson Mandela, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- History of Robben Island
- Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island
- Robben Island Museum
- Attractions at Robben Island
- Tour Information and Pricing
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Robben Island is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has served as a whaling station, a leper colony and most notably a political prison from the 17th to the 20th centuries, where former president Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27-year incarceration. It takes its name from the Dutch word for seals (robben), which is why the Dutch/Afrikaans name ...
Named after South Africa’s former president, the triple-story Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island glass museum links the V&A Waterfront with the island. Located at the Clock Tower precinct of the Waterfront, visitors also board the passenger ferry to Robben Island from here.
Established by the Department of Arts and Culture in 1997, Robben Island Museum is a public entity responsible for conserving and marketing Robben Island as a World Heritage Site. The museum runs several educational programmes designed to conserve the attraction’s natural and cultural heritage. These include the maximum and medium security prison c...
Nelson Mandela Prison Cell: Former South African president Nelson Mandela’s prison cell on Robben Island is one of the most popular attractions on the island. Mandela was imprisoned on Robben Island for 18 of his 27 years in prison. Moturu Kramat: Moturu Kramat is a sacred Islamic shrine located on Robben Island. The Kramat is the tomb of Sheikh Ab...
A trip to Robben Island is only accessible aboard a ferry from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront. There are several different tour types, with the general tour being the most popular option. The ferry to the island departs from the V&A Waterfront 4 times a day from Monday to Sunday, with the first trip departing at 9AM. Other options...
Learn about the history and attractions of Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the place where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Find out how to visit the island by ferry from the V&A Waterfront and the prices of different tour types.
Robben Island is in the Western Cape of South Africa, approximately 7 km off the coast and 12 km from Cape Town harbour. This island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overview.
Robben Island Museum manages and presents the Island as a national estate and World Heritage Site. Learn about its history, tours, education and conservation programmes.
Robben Island is a former prison and a World Heritage site in Table Bay, north of Cape Town, South Africa. Learn about its geography, history, and attractions, such as the museum and the lighthouse.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jun 26, 2019 · Learn about the history and ecology of Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former political prison. Find out how to book a ferry and tour, and what to expect from the experience.
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Robben Island is a world heritage site in Table Bay, 7 km west of Cape Town. It has a rich history of seals, birds, prisoners, lepers, and a museum. See the map and coordinates of the island.
