Robben Island is a world-renowned island notorious for the incarceration of South African political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela. This was a common stopping point for passing ships in the 16th and 17th centuries. The island was also home to a leper colony from 1846 to 1931, and those judged insane were also sent there.
From the mid-1960s to 1991, Robben Island served as South Africa's maximum-security prison, housing most political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela. Robben Island was declared a World Heritage site in 1999.
The tour then takes you to Spice Route, a very popular winery with multiple activities. You can taste wine, craft beer, ice cream, chocolate tasting, gin tasting, and amazing food.
We then visit award-winning Babylonstoren winery, which has several activities besides wine tasting. There is a 35ha fruit and vegetables garden and a garden spa. Visit the spice garden, an Italian bakery,