Robben Island
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Laura Bornstein
"Robben Island used to be the prison that housed former South African president Nelson Mandela for 18 years. His crime? Daring to speak out against the appartheid regime that was tearing his country appart.
The tour guides are former prisoners themselves and offer a personal insight and a unique perspective into life in Robben Island.
Today a UNESCO world heritage site, it's a must-see for those interested in South African history and I'd personaly recomend this visit to everyone visiting Cape Town."
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Kim Kern
"Während der dunklen Tage der Apartheid wurde Robben Island als Gefängnisinsel für die Gegner der Regierung genutzt. Berühmtester Häftling war Nelson Mandela, der über 20 Jahre auf der Insel verbringen musste. Vom Nelson Mandela Gateway können dorthin auch Touren gemacht werden, die einen Einblick in das Leben abgeschieden von der Aussenwelt geben. Lasst euch btw nicht vom Namen „Robben Island“ in die Irre führen, es ist keine Robben Insel. "
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Caitlin Clark
"A tour of the infamous Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner for 27 years. Experience an eye-opening extensive tour into South Africa’s dark history.
The tour takes 3,5 hours including the ferry trip to and from the Island, departing from the V&A Waterfront.
PS- keep an eye out for two of the resident Great White Sharks on the island."
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