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37 Robben Island trips. Tours from 30 tour companies. 282 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.
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By ROW Adventures
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Why we love them
They’ve been recognized by major travel publications for their pioneering adventure travel expertise that spans back to their founding in 1979.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule
Visits
Cape of Good Hope, Kruger National Park, Livingstone, Robben Island, Table Mountain, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River
Highlights
- Experience the view of Table Mountain and the Robben Island in the center of excitement in Cape Town’s harbor
- Visit the beaches at Camps Bay and Clifton and then cross to Hout Bay for a boat cruise that takes you to Seal Island
- Visit Stellenbosch, a wine producing region
- Visit Franschhoek Town
- Explore Timbavati which is popular as the birthplace of the famous African white lions
Themes
50 plus, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari
What travelers are saying
"I have travelled with ROW numerous times, including four trips on the Rogue River. Every trip has been wonderful and every person associated with ROW has been nice, knowledgeable, professional and fun. The Rogue is a great river and the trip is an excellent one for two people or a large group—and I have done both. I’ve taken both of my kids, one time each, and have organized groups of colleagues twice; most recently in 2019 when 14 of us gathered. The guides at ROW are great and help to make the trip very enjoyable. The scenery, lodging and the wonderful outdoors including warm air and refreshing water, make for a wonderful escape from the everyday routine. The fact that this trip offers beds and indoor plumbing is a nice benefit and allows those who have an aversion to camping a chance to see the wilderness. I have recommended ROW and the Rogue trip more times than I can count and my group has already reserved our trip for 2021. What are you waiting for?"
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By Gate 1 Travel
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Cape Town, Garden Route, Johannesburg, Knysna, Kruger National Park, Oudtshoorn, Robben Island, Soweto, Table Mountain
Highlights
- Visit Nelson Mandela's former home and the stirring Apartheid Museum Thrilling game drives with experienced rangers in Kruger National Park, home of the “Big Five” Game drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, renowned for its conservation efforts Visit a Zulu village to observe the local culture and traditional dancing Cruise to the tidal St. Lucia Estuary, home to Nile crocodiles, hippopotami, and sharks Journey along the picturesque Garden Route to Knysna, a paradise for nature lovers Visit Featherbed Nature Reserve, a Natural Heritage Site, home of the endangered Blue Duiker In Oudtshoorn, visit a working Ostrich Farm to learn more about the world's biggest bird Home hosted dinner in Cape Town with South African wine and delightful conversation †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Themes
50 plus, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."
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By Gate 1 Travel
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Nelson, Robben Island, Soweto, Table Mountain
Highlights
- Experience Cape Town, during the city tour pass by Castle of Good Hope, the Grande Parade and visit Table Mountain Tour historic Robben Island*, a World Heritage Site and view the former prison cell of Nelson Mandela During the Cape Peninsula Tour, visit the Cape of Good Hope reserve and view the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach Game viewing cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, a uniquely diverse ecosystem Game drive through Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve A thrilling game drive in an open-vehicle through Kruger National Park In Soweto, the most metropolitan township, visit Nelson Mandela’s former home *The operation of the Robben Island ferry is dependent on weather and sea conditions. If the ferry is canceled, the visit to Robben Island will be replaced with alternate sightseeing†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Themes
50 plus, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."
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By Gate 1 Travel
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Livingstone, Nelson, Robben Island, Soweto, Table Mountain
Highlights
- Enjoy a tour of Cape Town, view the Castle of Good Hope, the Grande Parade and visit Table Mountain Tour historic Robben Island*, a World Heritage Site and view the former prison cell of Nelson Mandela During the Cape Peninsula Tour, visit the Cape of Good Hope reserve and view the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach Game Viewing Cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, a uniquely diverse ecosystem Game drive through Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve A thrilling game drive in an open-vehicle through Kruger National Park In Soweto, the most metropolitan township, visit Nelson Mandela’s former home Visit spectacular Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Enjoy a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River Game drive through Chobe National Park, in northern Botswana Sunset game viewing cruise on the Chobe River *The operation of the Robben Island ferry is dependent on weather and sea conditions. If the ferry is canceled, the visit to Robben Island will be replaced with alternate sightseeing.†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Themes
50 plus, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."
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By Gate 1 Travel
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Livingstone, Nelson, Robben Island, Soweto, Table Mountain
Highlights
- Experience Cape Town, during the city tour pass by Castle of Good Hope, the Grande Parade and visit Table Mountain Tour historic Robben Island*, a World Heritage Site and view the former prison cell of Nelson Mandela In the course of the Cape Peninsula tour, visit the Cape of Good Hope reserve and view the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach Game viewing cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, a uniquely diverse ecosystem Game drive through Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve A thrilling game drive on an open-vehicle through Kruger National Park In Soweto, the most metropolitan township, visit Nelson Mandela’s former home Visit spectacular Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Enjoy a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River *The operation of the Robben Island ferry is dependent on weather and sea conditions. If the ferry is canceled, the visit to Robben Island will be replaced with alternate sightseeing.†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Themes
50 plus, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."
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By Gate 1 Travel
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Livingstone, Robben Island, Table Mountain
Highlights
- Experience Cape Town, during the city tour pass by Castle of Good Hope, the Grande Parade and visit Table Mountain Tour historic Robben Island*, a World Heritage Site and view the former prison cell of Nelson Mandela In the course of the Cape Peninsula tour, visit the Cape of Good Hope reserve and view the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach Game viewing cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, a uniquely diverse ecosystem Game drive through Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve A thrilling game drive on an open-vehicle through Kruger National Park In Soweto, the most metropolitan township, visit Nelson Mandela’s former home Visit spectacular Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Enjoy a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River *The operation of the Robben Island ferry is dependent on weather and sea conditions. If the ferry is canceled, the visit to Robben Island will be replaced with alternate sightseeing.†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Themes
50 plus, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."
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By Gate 1 Travel
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Robben Island, Table Mountain
Highlights
- Experience Cape Town, during the city tour pass by Castle of Good Hope, the Grande Parade and visit Table Mountain Tour historic Robben Island*, a World Heritage Site and view the former prison cell of Nelson Mandela During the Cape Peninsula Tour, visit the Cape of Good Hope reserve and view the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach Game viewing cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, a uniquely diverse ecosystem Game drive through Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve A thrilling game drive in an open-vehicle through Kruger National Park In Soweto, the most metropolitan township, visit Nelson Mandela’s former home *The operation of the Robben Island ferry is dependent on weather and sea conditions. If the ferry is canceled, the visit to Robben Island will be replaced with alternate sightseeing†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Themes
50 plus, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."
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By Gate 1 Travel
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Cape Town, Garden Route, Johannesburg, Knysna, Kruger National Park, Oudtshoorn, Robben Island, Soweto, Table Mountain
Highlights
- Visit Nelson Mandela's former home and the stirring Apartheid Museum Thrilling game drives with experienced rangers in Kruger National Park, home of the “Big Five” Game drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, renowned for its conservation efforts Visit a Zulu village to observe the local culture and traditional dancing Cruise to the tidal St. Lucia Estuary, home to Nile crocodiles, hippopotami, and sharks Journey along the picturesque Garden Route to Knysna, a paradise for nature lovers Visit Featherbed Nature Reserve, a Natural Heritage Site, home of the endangered Blue Duiker In Oudtshoorn, visit a working Ostrich Farm to learn more about the world's biggest bird Home hosted dinner in Cape Town with South African wine and delightful conversation †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Themes
50 plus, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."
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Cape Argus
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Cape Argus Cycling Tour
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