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Robben Island

Cape Town · South Africa

The ferry ride across Table Bay delivers families to the island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years, with former political prisoners often leading the tours. It is a profoundly moving history lesson that older children carry with them long after the visit.

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Who it suits

Best for ages 10 to 17

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Culture
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Robben Island, South Africa

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