Robben Island Scavenger Hunt: Cell-ebrate Freedom: The Historic Robben Island Quest
Embark on the Robben Island Scavenger Hunt adventure! Dive into Mandela Prison Island’s city center, tackling riddles, missions, and photo challenges at iconic spots like Cornelia Battery and Murrays Bay Harbour. This flexible walking tour blends teamwork, sightseeing, and competition for an unforgettable hunt.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Robben Island. This top rated Robben Island Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 7 stops.
Activity Info: Cell-ebrate Freedom: The Historic Robben Island Quest
Robben Island—also known as Robbeneiland or Nelson Mandela’s Island—is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a powerful history. Once Apartheid Prison Island, it now welcomes explorers from Cape Town and beyond to it's storied shores. On this scavenger hunt adventure, you will solve clever riddles and complete fun challenges while discovering the downtown area. Visit landmarks like Robert Sobukwe House, Lime Quarry, De Waal Battery, Lighthouse and more. Whether you are a local or visiting Cape Town Island for the first time, the Robben Island Scavenger Hunt offers a fresh way to experience Table Bay’s heritage sites. It is perfect for friends seeking teamwork and unforgettable memories.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Cornelia Battery
Discover a spot on Robben Island where your team will unravel local trivia and snap photos during the scavenger hunt adventure. This location offers a fun way to explore Cape Town Island history and teamwork.
Murrays Bay Harbour
This point of interest on Nelson Mandela’s Island invites you to tackle riddles and uncover hidden gems. Enjoy lots of fun photo challenges and learn quirky bits about Apartheid Prison Island’s past.
Robert Sobukwe House
At this landmark, your scavenger hunt group will solve clues tied to UNESCO World Heritage Site Robben Island. Expect engaging local trivia and scenic moments that highlight the island’s unique role in history.
Lime Quarry
This outdoor activity stop is perfect for those seeking hidden gems on Mandela Prison Island. Your team will complete challenges while learning about the island’s transformation from prison to symbol of freedom.
De Waal Battery
Pause here for a guided tour experience powered by your app. This site reveals secrets of Cape Town Island through missions and teamwork—plus a little-known fact locals love to share!
Lighthouse
Unlock clues at this scenic location linked to Robben Island’s heritage. The hunt here blends fun facts with teamwork as you explore outdoor art and architecture unique to Apartheid Prison Island.
The Parsonage
This mission stop highlights Robben Island’s role as a symbol of hope. Experience teamwork-driven challenges while discovering why locals treasure this part of Heritage Site Cape Town.
How the Robben Island Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and head to Robben Island Downtown—no reservations needed! The Let's Roam app guides your team through quirky missions, trivia questions, and photo challenges as you explore historic sights. Earn points for every challenge completed in city center hotspots. Compete with other teams on our leaderboard while uncovering hidden gems at your own pace!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Robben Island, South Africa
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 4.83 KM (3 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
Earn The Robben Island Scavenger Hunt High Score
Ready for some friendly rivalry? On the Robben Island Scavenger Hunt leaderboard, each player gets interactive trivia at Cornelia Battery or photo missions at Murrays Bay Harbour. Work together to solve clues at Robert Sobukwe House or snap creative shots by the Lighthouse—and race fellow teams for ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for Robben Island Scavenger Hunt: Cell-ebrate Freedom: The Historic Robben Island Quest
This was such a cool thing to do in Big Rock. We uncovered secret spots like The Parsonage with friends during the scavenger hunt adventure. Highly recommend for tourists visiting Robben Island.
Sienna Dalton
I loved exploring all of Downtown RIV with Let's Roam's app. The walking tour led us to Robert Sobukwe House and other hidden gems I never knew existed.
Callum Fitzroy
If you want an outdoor activity around Downtown Bay, this hunt is perfect. Walking from Cornelia Battery to Murrays Bay Harbour kept us moving and discovering cool historic sites.
Hollis Keaton
Took my partner on the Robben Island Scavenger Hunt for a date in Dockside and it was such a fun twist. Solving puzzles at De Waal Battery made us laugh all afternoon.
Marina Griffiths
The Robben Island Scavenger Hunt was a blast for our family. We learned so much about Lime Quarry and the Lighthouse while exploring the Old Town. Great thing to do in Robben Island.
Declan Bradshaw
Let us Roam made discovering Robben Isle so much fun. From Lime Quarry to Lighthouse we found awesome points of interest all around Harbor Row, perfect for tourists visiting.
Tabitha Rhodes
Exploring Dockside on this scavenger hunt let me see hidden art, plaques, and cool spots like Robert Sobukwe House I had never noticed before. Highly recommend as a thing to do!
Lionel Rayner
Trying out the Robben Island adventure was one of the best outdoor things to do near Downtown Harbor. Murrays Bay Harbour was a highlight with it's historic views.
Carmen Whitaker
Took my partner to explore the Island on this hunt and it turned into the perfect date idea. The Parsonage and Cornelia Battery made for such fun challenges in Dockside.
Stefan Briggs
The Robben Island Scavenger Hunt was a fantastic walking tour for our family. We loved solving clues at Lime Quarry and exploring the De Waal Battery together.
Marlene Fletcher
If you are visiting the Isle by the Bay, this scavenger hunt is a must-do. The Lime Quarry missions were fun, and we spotted hidden gems you miss on typical tours.
Mason Ridley
Exploring all of Downtown Robben Island on this scavenger hunt was unforgettable. From Cornelia Battery to Robert Sobukwe House, every point of interest had it's own story.
Harper Winslow
The walking tour through City Center was an amazing outdoor activity. Highlights were discovering De Waal Battery and challenging ourselves with missions at each stop.
Delia Sawyer
My partner and I loved our date on the Downtown Robben Island treasure hunt. Solving riddles near Murrays Bay Harbour made it such a unique outing for couples looking for adventure.
Felix Jordan
The Robben Island Scavenger Hunt in Old Town was such a fun thing to do with my family. We explored the Lighthouse and learned so much local history along the way.
Avery Brighton
The Island Loop is full of surprises. As a visitor, I found so many unique points of interest like murals near De Waal Battery while using the Let us Roam app.
Fiona Bennett
I enjoyed discovering Downtown’s character through this walking tour. Learning quirky facts near Robert Sobukwe House and The Parsonage made it even better.
Marcus Ellis
If you are searching for outdoor things to do in Downtown, this scavenger hunt is perfect. The clues around Cornelia Battery kept our group engaged from start to finish.
Serena Caldwell
Exploring Robben Island with my partner was such a fun date idea. We loved finding hidden art near Murrays Bay Harbour and solving riddles by the Lime Quarry in Uptown.
Derek Hayes
My family had the best time on the Robben Island Scavenger Hunt in Downtown. The missions at the Lighthouse and De Waal Battery were highlights for us.
Lena Sutton