Robben Island

Robben Island is in the Western Cape of South Africa, approximately 7km off the coast and 12km from Cape Town harbour. This island is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island was first discovered by Europeans in 1488 when Bartolomeu Dias reached Table Bay.

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  • Boat ride can be very choppy, bring dramamine if necessary! • Lindsay D.
  • Thousands of seals living on a great place. Very impressive. • Marc G.
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