





Former President Nelson Mandela was one of the prisoners who worked at this lime quarry for 13 years.
There was no real need for the island's limestone during Mandela's time. Prisoners would break up the stone… More and carry it to one end of the quarry one day and then back the next. The work was really just to keep them busy.
As a result of working with the white limestone every day, many prisoners including Mandela suffered from eye problems that were characterized by extreme dry eyes and inability to produce tears.
Mandela and his fellow prisoners used their time in the quarry to educate themselves in everything from literature, philosophy, history and current events. It is here that… More
Did you know that Robben Island Museum has a special pensioners rate? Every Monday & Wednesday, South African residents aged 60 and above pay only R250 to enjoy all the island has to offer.
This rate is not… More valid on public holidays and tickets can only be purchased directly at the ticket office at Nelson Mandela Gateway, at the V&A Waterfront.
Remember you’ll need your South African ID to qualify for the special rate.
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Meal plans at the prison were based on colour.
This here is the meal plan for Asians and black prisoners.
"Mealie" - a porridge like meal - was the predominant meal for majority of the black prisoners.
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After disembarking from the ferries, a couple of buses are available for the jail tour.
The tour takes approximately 3 hours, the highlight of it being Mandela’s jail cell.
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Thendo Stivo is feeling emotional at Robben Island.
Nature strolling around the island one more time before deparure
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