For nearly 400 years, Robben Island, 12 kilometres from Cape Town, was a place of banishment, exile, isolation and imprisonment. It was here that rulers sent those they regarded as political troublemakers, social outcasts and the unwanted of society. The Robben Island Museum Tours Department includes some ex-political prisoners who act as tour guides on Cape Town's World Heritage Site. The three and a half hour tour includes a return trip across Table Bay, a visit to the Maximum Security Prison, interaction with an ex-political prisoner and a 45 minute bus tour with a guide providing commentary.

"Never, and never again shall it be that this beautiful land shall ever experience oppression of one by another." Nelson R Mandela 1994

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is a world famous garden which is home to indigenous flora to the Cape. The immaculately kept gardens and modern visitor centre are an incredible asset to the City of Cape Town.
Allow yourself plenty time to walk around the gardens and relax in this natural, tranquil setting. The garden is great for picnics and people of all ages enjoy what the garden has to offer.

Summer and Spring are full of life and this holds true for the Botanical gardens. From December to March, musical sunset concerts are held on the lawns.
Craft markets are also held at the Stone Cottages on the last Sunday of every month (except June, July & August).