A memorable experience is a birthday gift that lasts forever – which is why you should consider celebrating your birthday in Cape Town. To make it even more special, some places offer freebies on your birthday.
We’ve rounded up the best free experiences and deals the Mother City has to offer.
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Riding the cable car to the top of Table Mountain is a must-do. On your birthday the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway offers you a free ride. Take advantage of this deal to soak up the spectacular views of the Mother City. Table Mountain recently extended its offer, which allows you to collect and redeem your free birthday Cableway ticket on any day of the calendar month in which your birthday falls. Please note this offer is only valid for South Africans.
Website: www.tablemountain.net
Two Oceans Aquarium
Visit The Two Oceans Aquarium on your birthday or six days after and enjoy free entry for the whole day. All you need to do is take along your valid South African ID that shows your date of birth.
Website: www.aquarium.co.za
Cape Wheel
Simply fill in a form and on your birthday you will get a birthday voucher via email valid for 30 days. Take a the voucher a printout and your ID to the ticket booth and enjoy your free Cape Wheel ride at V&A Waterfront.
Website: www.capewheel.co.za
Ride Along the Promenade
Start (or end) your day with one of the loveliest ways to experience Cape Town outdoors – a free ride on the Sea Point promenade. UpCycles grants all the birthday people one hour free on one of its easy-to-ride bikes along the seaside route. Bring your ID along to access your gift.
Website: www.upcycles.co.za
Krispy Kreme
Loyalty app Birthday bonus! Buy any dozen and get a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts free! Ensure you download the app at least 48 hours before your birthday to qualify.
Website: www.krispykremesa.com
Zeitz MOCAA
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in the Silo District of The Waterfront. It boasts gallery spaces on nine floors, and has awesome views of the city bowl and The Waterfront from the top floor. Present your ID or African passport at the entrance on your special day and you don’t pay.
Website: www.zeitzmocaa.museum
City Sightseeing
Children between the ages of 5 and 15 years get a free one-day classic bus ticket for their birthday. The birthday boy or girl can also bring along one friend for free on the day (also aged 5–15). They must be accompanied by one adult riding at full price. Register two weeks before the birthday to receive the ticket by e-mail, which will be valid for four weeks (one week before the child’s birthday and three weeks after).
Website: www.citysightseeing.co.za
JC Brasserie
JC Brasserie will treat you to a free birthday drink and a meal to the value of R80 when you show your ID.
Website: www.jcbrasserie.co.za