The only thing better than getting free stuff is getting free stuff on your birthday! Turning another year shouldn\u2019t mean having to break the bank. If you live in Cape Town, there are a couple of fun things to do and goodies to enjoy, the best part is that they\u2019re all free of charge. Treat yourself to these free birthday specials in Cape Town.<\/p>\n
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\nThere\u2019s so much to explore in Cape Town and the Two Oceans Aquarium is a good place to start. Get up close and personal with sea creatures, from jellyfish to sting rays and great white sharks. This amazing birthday offer is valid on the day of your birthday or you could claim your free visit up to six days after your special day.<\/p>\n
Location:<\/strong> Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront *For more information on the Two Oceans Aquarium, <\/i>learn more about their conservation work<\/i><\/a> or <\/i>become a volunteer<\/i><\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n aquarium.co.za<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Tafelberg Rd, Gardens, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve) tablemountain.net<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> 28th Floor, Hotel Sky, 9 Lower Long St sky-hiride.capetown<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n Locations:<\/strong> All partner venues<\/a> thegalileo.co.za<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Zeitz MOCAA, Silo District, S Arm Road, V&A Waterfront zeitzmocaa.museum<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Find a store near you<\/a> starbucks.co.za<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Find a store near you<\/a> krispykremesa.com<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n Locations:<\/strong> Sea Point Promenade | Silo District, V&A Waterfront | Bay Hotel, Camps Bay upcycles.co.za<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n Locations:<\/strong> Find a branch near you<\/a> muggandbean.co.za<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n Prefer homemade cake for your bday? Try your hand at this Ultimate Rainbow Sprinkle Cake<\/a> or this Vanilla Funfetti Sheet Cake<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The only thing better than getting free stuff is getting free stuff on your birthday! Turning another year shouldn\u2019t mean having to break the bank. If you live in Cape Town, there are a couple of fun things to do and goodies to enjoy, the best part is that they\u2019re all free of charge. Treat yourself to these free birthday specials in Cape Town. Explore Sea Life at the Two Oceans Aquarium There\u2019s so much to explore in Cape Town […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8133,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-99154","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8133"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99154"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99154\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110080,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99154\/revisions\/110080"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99154"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nContact:<\/strong> 021 418 3823 | Email<\/a>
\nOffer Valid:<\/strong> On your birthday and up to 6 days after your birthday.
\nGood to Know:<\/strong> Only applicable to South African citizens with a valid ID. Present your valid ID to claim your free day pass.
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\nRide the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway<\/h4>\n
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\nOf all the free things to do on your birthday, this is probably the most popular among locals. It\u2019s Capetonian tradition to visit Table Mountain on your birthday. All South African citizens get a free ride on the aerial cable car during their birthday month. Ascend Table Mountain and enjoy breathtaking views of the Cape, from Robben\u2019s Island to The Atlantic.<\/p>\n
\nContact:<\/strong> 021 424 0015 | Email<\/a>
\nHours:<\/strong> First ride up: 08h00 | Last ride up: 20h00 | Last ride down: 21h00
\nOffer Valid:<\/strong> Collect and redeem your free birthday cableway ticket on any day of the calendar month in which your birthday falls, even if it\u2019s before your actual birthday.
\nGood to Know:<\/strong> Check the weather forecast ahead of your visit, it can get pretty cold at the top of the mountain, take a warm jacket with. If you\u2019re driving there, arrive earlier as parking might be limited.
\n*Birthday special applicable to SA citizens upon proof of ID\/birth certificate or driver\u2019s license. Children need to present a birth certificate. For more info, read here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nFeel the Adrenaline at the Adventure Sky-HI Ride at Hotel Sky<\/h4>\n
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\nThere\u2019s nothing like a free-fall to make you feel alive. This one is definitely not for the faint-hearted, but adrenaline junkies will love this free birthday special in Cape Town. Visit Hotel Sky for a gravity-defying experience. The Sky-Hi ride reaches up to 100 km per hour, and if that\u2019s not exhilarating enough, you descend from epic heights \u2013 the hotel\u2019s 28th floor, or 146 metres above the Cape Town City Bowl, to be exact. Tickets are free on your birthday, make sure to book on WebTickets and use your SA ID number as verification. You can also get a video of yourself and relive the moment for only fifty bucks.<\/p>\n
\nContact:<\/strong> 021 879 5040 | Email<\/a>
\nOffer Valid:<\/strong> Free on your birthday or for your birthday month | Book here<\/a>
\nGood to Know: <\/strong>The recording costs R50 | R200 pp if it’s not your bday<\/p>\n
\nFree Movie at The Galileo Open Air Cinema<\/h4>\n
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\nTreat yourself to a free movie on your birthday at one of Cape Town\u2019s star-studded locations. The Galileo Open Air Cinema<\/a> is the perfect way to celebrate a relaxed evening, with popcorn in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. Visit any one of their partner locations from Kirstenbosch Gardens to the Cape Winelands, to claim your free birthday ticket. This free birthday special is valid during the week of your birthday. You can watch any show, excluding special shows.<\/p>\n
\nContact:<\/strong> 071 471 8728 | Email<\/a> | Movie Line-up & Ticket Bookings<\/a>
\nOffer Valid:<\/strong> Week of your birthday | Standard tickets prices start at R 140
\nGood to Know:<\/strong> Doors open from 18h00 on weekdays and 17h00 on Saturdays. Screenings only start after sunset, but arrive earlier to claim a good spot and snacks beforehand.<\/p>\n
\nDiscover Amazing Art at the Zeitz Museum<\/h4>\n
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\nBe artsy for a day and visit Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa). Engage with stellar art exhibitions, featuring some of Africa\u2019s most talented contemporary artists. It\u2019s a lovely way to celebrate your birthday if you\u2019re in Cape Town. Ticket prices start at R 230 but if it\u2019s your birthday month, admission is free on any given day of your birthday month, excluding Mondays. If you would like to take a friend with you, they will also be granted free access, provided it\u2019s a Wednesday.<\/p>\n
\nOffer Valid:<\/strong> Any day of your birthday month from Tues-Sun between 10h00\u201318h00
\nGood to Know:<\/strong> Free access for South African ID and African passport holders on Wednesdays between 10h00\u201313h00 | Free access for under 18s (with proof of SA ID)<\/p>\n
\nFree Drink at Starbucks for Rewards Members<\/h4>\n
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\nIf you\u2019re a Starbucks regular, you\u2019re in luck! Starbucks Rewards members have the benefit of enjoying a complimentary drink on the day of their birthday. To claim your handcrafted beverage at one of their stores, rewards members have to earn gold status, this also means you get invites to exclusive events. Read more about this awesome birthday special here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nContact:<\/strong> Location-dependent
\nOffer Valid:<\/strong> On the day of your birthday
\nGood to Know:<\/strong> Only Starbucks Rewards members can claim this birthday special.<\/p>\n
\nKrispy Kreme Doughnuts for Loyalty Card Holders<\/h4>\n
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\nNot that into birthday cake, how about yummy doughnuts<\/a>? Treat yourself and your friends and family to Krispy Kreme doughnuts. If you download the app, you can claim a buy one, get one free deal at Krispy Kreme. Purchase any dozen and get a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts free!<\/p>\n
\nContact:<\/strong> Location-dependent
\nOffer Valid:<\/strong> Day of birthday | *find out more about this deal<\/a>
\nGood to Know:<\/strong> Only redeemable if you download the app 48 hours before your birthday.<\/p>\n
\nCycle on the Sea Point Promenade with UpCycles<\/h4>\n
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\nEnjoy the sweet side of life and take a ride on the Sea Point Promenade, or at any one of these locations<\/a>. Up Cycles have a birthday special where you can rent a bike for one hour on your birthday. We can\u2019t imagine a better way to spend a birthday than taking lovely bike ride with the ocean in view. If it\u2019s a sunny day, you could grab a scoop at one of these ice cream spots<\/a> afterwards. Be sure to have your proof of identification ready to confirm your date of birth \u2013 showing your Facebook account is sadly not acceptable.<\/p>\n
\nContact:<\/strong> 074 100 9161 | 076 135 2223 | Email<\/a>
\nOffer Valid:<\/strong> Only on your birthday
\nGood to Know:<\/strong> Wear comfortable plants, the last thing you want is to rip your pants and show your birthday suit to innocent bystanders.<\/p>\n
\nComplimentary Cake and Coffee at Mugg & Bean<\/h4>\n
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\nIt\u2019s not a birthday celebration if you\u2019re not stuffing your face with cake, now is it? Every year, on your birthday you can get a complimentary cake and coffee at any Mugg & Bean store. To claim your free slice and cappuccino, all you have to do is download the Mugg & Bean Loyalty App<\/a>. Don\u2019t you just love getting free things on your birthday?<\/p>\n
\nContact:<\/strong> Email<\/a>
\nOffer Valid:<\/strong> Only on your birthday
\nGood to Know:<\/strong> Make sure you sign & register to the app first, as you will use the reward points to claim your cake and coffee.<\/p>\n