Celebrate your birthday in style when you visit Cape Town. Many Mother City attractions are going the extra mile to ensure your day is unforgettable, showering you with complimentary experiences during your birthday month.
We’ve rounded up the best free experiences and deals the Mother City has to offer for South African locals:
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Experience the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway for free during your birthday month. South African travellers can collect and redeem their free Cableway birthday ticket on any day during their birthday month. For example: visitors born in April can collect and redeem their free ticket on any day in April (even if it’s before their actual birthday). To redeem, please present a valid South African identity document, driving license or birth certificate at the Ticket Office or Visitor Information Centre.
Website: www.tablemountain.net
Two Oceans Aquarium
Explore the Two Oceans Aquarium for free during your birthday month. You can collect your complimentary birthday ticket from the Aquarium’s onsite ticket office when you present your valid South African identification, such as your ID or passport, driver’s license, or a copy of your birth certificate.
Website: www.aquarium.co.za
Cape Wheel
Sign up on the Cape Wheel’s website for their Birthday Club to claim your free ticket.
Fill in the application form to receive your birthday voucher via email. The signup must be done before a guest’s birthday, then on the day of their birthday they receive the 30-day birthday voucher. The voucher is valid for 30 days, but if you don’t have the printed voucher, you may only redeem the free ride on the day of your birthday when you show a valid South African ID.
Website: www.capewheel.co.za
UpCycles
Start (or end) your birthday in style with a scenic ride on the Sea Point Promenade. Enjoy a complimentary one-hour bike ride, all you need to bring is a valid South African ID to get pedaling.
Website: www.upcycles.co.za
Zeitz MOCAA
Stop by any day during your birthday month (Tuesday to Sunday) to redeem your free entry ticket to the Zeitz MOCAA. Hailed as the largest museum of contemporary art in Africa, visitors will need to present a valid South African ID or African passport to redeem it.
You can also enjoy free entry every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm, available for all African citizens with a valid identification.
Website: www.zeitzmocaa.museum
City Sightseeing
Children between the ages of 4 and 17 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 4–17). 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
The Galileo Open Air Cinema
If your birthday falls within The Galileo Open Air Cinema season, you can attend a show for free during your birthday month. The promo excludes special screenings like Halloween, Easter, or Valentine’ Day.
The free birthday special ticket includes a movie entry, a backrest, and a blanket!
To book, visit Webtickets for the movie screening date you would like to attend. When booking your ticket online, you must enter your South African ID number and present it at the door on arrival to verify that it’s your birthday month. Tickets for the shows are limited.
Website: thegalileo.co.za
Durbanville Wine Safari
Celebrate your birthday in style with a free wine safari, complete with a complimentary glass of wine or MCC at each of your three stops.
The Golden Birthday Ticket is available to South African locals and can be redeemed if your birthday falls within one week before or after your booking date. Choose from four epic routes, each featuring three unforgettable stops. To redeem your free ticket, book online at durbanvillewinesafari.com and select the “Include Free Birthday Ticket” option.
Website: durbanvillewinesafari.com
Freedom Adventure Park
Celebrate your birthday at Freedom Adventure Park, an adrenaline-pumping indoor experience. You can play for free on your birthday at their Tokai and Canal Walk branches when you present a valid South African ID. The free one-hour session excludes socks and any combo deals.
Website: www.freedomadventurepark.co.za
Robben Island
Take a free tour of the Robben Island Museum on your birthday. To claim this offer, you will need to present a valid South African ID on your birthday. Tickets are only available at the ticket sales office at The Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island at the V&A Waterfront. Tours depart 9am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.
Website: www.robben-island.org.za
Cool Runnings
Cool Runnings is turning up the fun for birthday celebrations with an exciting new offer: South African locals can now enjoy a free ride during their birthday month! To redeem, present a valid South African ID.
Website: coolrunnings.capetown
Stellenbosch Wine Tractor
Explore the Winelands with Stellenbosch Wine Tractor. South African citizens can enjoy a free ticket, valid for one month. To claim your free ticket, you must book online, select the ‘Birthday Ticket’ option, and present a valid South African ID or driving license.
Website: winetractor.co.za
Mugg & Bean
Indulge in a slice of cake, courtesy of Mugg & Bean, during your birthday month. To enjoy this delicious deal, join their loyalty app. Birthday cake vouchers are only sent to qualifying Mugg & Bean customers at the beginning of their birthday month. The qualifying criteria is that you need to use the Loyalty App payment feature two or more times in the preceeding 12 months, either paying with a linked card or scanning your payment receipt to earn Loyalty Rands.
Website: www.muggandbean.co.za
Krispy Kreme
Attention doughnut lovers! Celebrate your special day with a delicious treat. When you purchase any dozen doughnuts on your birthday, you’ll receive an extra dozen of the Original Glazed doughnuts for free. Just make sure to download the app at least 48 hours before your birthday to qualify.
Website: www.krispykremesa.com
Ster-Kinekor
Get a free 2D/3D Ster-Kinekor ticket on your birthday when you present a valid South African ID. The ticket is valid for 7 days. To redeem, sign up to be a member of the Ster-Kinekor Movie Club. During the checkout process, apply for your birthday ticket voucher and select your 2D or 3D movie and seat. Unfortunately, this excludes movies in its first week of release.
Website: www.sterkinekor.com/SK_Club
JC Brasserie
JC Brasserie will treat you to a free birthday drink and a meal valued up to R80 when you present your ID. To qualify for the Birthday Special, a minimum spend of R200 is required, and it cannot be used with other specials.
Website: www.jcbrasserie.co.za
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