Cape Town, Apartheid Remembrance & Robben Island

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

WHAT YOU WILL VISIT
Robben Island Prison - Travel by ferry to this former political prison. View Nelson Mandela's cell while former prisoners share first-hand remembrances about conditions on the island and an overview of the anti-apartheid struggle. Also visit the quarry, where leaders of the movement were sentenced to backbreaking labor. Now operating as a living museum, Robben Island serves as a sanctuary as well for several mammal and bird species, including the African penguin.

Cape Flats and the Townships - Discover the sprawling shanty camps where non-whites were consigned to live under apartheid. This journey includes a visit to Langa, the oldest existing township in the western Cape. Local community workers host you in this now-vibrant community, where a new generation is erecting their own brick homes with the help of state grants.

The District Six Museum - Witness the story of how 60,000 families were forcibly removed from this once-thriving suburb.

Bo-Kaap Community - Experience the unique culture, lifestyle and personality of this Muslim settlement and discover its role in Cape Town's development.

LUNCH

Enjoy a selection of traditional South African dishes at Lelapa Restaurant.

Special Notes:

Participants to wear comfortable light-weight clothing and comfortable walking shoes
Also take along sunblock, a sun hat, sunglasses and a windbreaker
Order of sites visited is subject to change
Please note that Robben Island Tickets need to be purchased in advance and are non-refundable.
Due to the popularity of this excursion, we recommend that these tickets are purchased at least 1 month prior to the visit
Please note that the government provides the guide and vehicles on the island and all tours are shared experiences
Robben Island Museum does on occasion change the ferry used without prior notice and some of the ferries can take between 45 minutes to an hour to reach Robben Island, the Government controls the allocation of ferries and we unfortunately have no control over this situation.
District Six Museum are closed on Sundays / open Mon - Sat 09h00 - 16h00
The ferry ride to Robben island is weather dependant and will be cancelled if the captain decides the conditions are dangerous to the guests - in the event of cancellation we will offer a visit to Company Gardens including walking tour & info on the Slave Lodge Museum
The Slave lodge Museum is closed Sundays / open Mon - Sat 10h00 - 17h00