A UNESCO World Heritage Site just 11 km from Cape Town's shores, Robben Island is one of the most significant historical sites in South Africa. Most famous as the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 of his 27 years of incarceration, the island now stands as a powerful symbol of the triumph of the human spirit over injustice. Tours are led by former political prisoners who share first-hand accounts of life under apartheid.
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site just 11 km from Cape Town's shores, Robben Island is one of the most significant historical sites in South Africa. Most famous as the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 of his 27 years of incarceration, the island now stands as a powerful symbol of the triumph of the human spirit over injustice. Tours are led by former political prisoners who share first-hand accounts of life under apartheid.