Enjoy these four free experiences in Cape Town on your birthday
If your birthday is around the corner and you’re hoping to enjoy a few perks in Cape Town, check out these four free activities to make your day extra special.
You can celebrate your birthday in Cape Town without spending a cent, as some of the city’s most iconic attractions treat you to special birthday deals and free experiences.
From breathtaking mountain views to scenic coastal rides, here are four unforgettable activities you can enjoy on your special day, at no cost at all.
1. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway – Free return ticket
Table Mountain, one of Cape Town’s most iconic landmarks, treats you to a free return cable car ride on your birthday. Simply show your South African ID or driver’s licence at the ticket office to claim the offer. You’ll get to enjoy sweeping views of the city and coastline without paying a cent, and the deal remains valid for the entire month of your birthday.
How to book: No need to pre-book. You can redeem your free ticket at the cableway station on the day you wish to visit. Don’t forget to bring along your South African ID, passport, driver’s licence etc.
2. The Cape Wheel – Free ride on your special day
For a bird’s-eye view of the city, the Cape Wheel gives you a free ride on your birthday (also valid 30 days after your actual birth date). Register online ahead of time via the Cape Wheel’s website to receive your birthday voucher, and present your ID on the day to claim it. It’s a short but scenic trip with 360° views of the harbour and city.
How to book: You can book by filling in an application form on the website to be part of the birthday club. This club membership is available to anyone over 12 years old. Registration of the birthday deal must also be done before your actual date of birth.
3. Ski-Hi ride – Free ticket
If you haven’t yet experienced the thrill of the Ski-Hi ride atop Hotel Sky, then why not do it for mahala on your b-day? The gravity-defying, breath-taking ride drops to speeds of up to 100km/h – guaranteed to make your day one for the books! The ticket is also valid for the whole month in which your birthdate falls. Valid SA identification is needed.
How to book: You can tick the ‘Riders Birthday Special’ option when booking a regular ticket on Webtickets.
4. Two Oceans Aquarium – Free entry on your birthday
Who doesn’t love the beauty and mystery of the deep blue sea and all its fascinating creatures? You can visit the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront for free on your birthday or six days after the date. That means you can visit on any one of the seven days during that week, absolutely free of charge!
How to book: You can collect your free ticket from the Aquarium’s onsite ticket office and you must present a valid proof of identification – this includes ID, passport, driver’s licence etc. Tickets must be used on the day that they are collected.