Robben Island Attractions

Robben Island Museum
Nelson Mandela officially opened the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island on December 1, 2001, at the V&A Waterfront. Declared a World Heritage Site on December 1, 1997,... read more

Birdlife on Robben Island
Robben Island boasts with a rich bird-life and is host to about 132 bird species. These include seabirds, water birds and terrestrial birds.
The environment provides a sheltered and safe haven... read more

Vegetation of Robben Island
Unfortunately not much of the indigenous plants are left on Robben Island as a result of the farming practices that destroyed most of the original vegetation... read more

Robben Island Marine and Wildlife
The rich marine life in the immediate region of Robben Island provides an opportunity to see a wide spectrum of seabirds and marine mammals including Cape Fur seals... read more

Terrain and Climate
Robben Island is low-lying with the highest point being 24 meters above sea level, also known as Minto's Hill... read more