What’s the best gift you can get for yourself on your next birthday? Free things of course  just because it’s your special day. We have a few freebies that will keep you smiling, feeling pampered and keep the gifts coming..

Here are a few freebies and specials across Cape Town that you can get on your birthday:

1. The Cape Wheel 

The Cape Wheel is a popular attraction located in Victoria and Alfred (V&A) Waterfront. It gives you a stunning view of the Mother City and an experience you’ll be happy you had on your birthday. Sign up on their website to their birthday club, fill in your details and you’ll get a 30 day redeemable voucher. Make sure to bring a printed copy and you’ll receive a birthday picture.

2. Free movie at the Galileo Open Air Cinema 

Another great reason to visit  the wonderful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens-their outdoor cinema under the stars. Galileo offers an array of  movies that you can choose from so make sure to order your ticket online. The location is surrounded by greenery, beautiful views of the mountains to set the mood for a cosy night out on your birthday. 

They offer you a free movie, blanket and backrest for your birthday which usually goes for R119-R195 if it’s not your birthday. This is the perfect way to end your special day, under the stars and eating some of the delicious snacks they sell.

3. Two Oceans Aquarium 

Waterfront just keeps spreading that birthday freebie love at their aquarium. Two Oceans Aquarium gives you a free ticket on your birthday redeemable 6 days afterwards. The aquarium is home to over 8000 creatures and is uniquely situated where the Indian and the Atlantic Ocean meet, hence the name Two Oceans. This is definitely a place you need to visit this year and it feels even more special when you get to enter for free. 

4. Dolce Bakery 

Dolce Bakery is a personal favourite bakery located on Lower Main Observatory in Cape Town. Not many know of it, but on your first visit you’re sure to tell the entire world about this true gem. 

Visit them on your birthday and get yourself a free cheesecake (their most popular dessert). It’s probably the largest cheesecake I’ve ever had the joy of eating. Moist and shaped like a mini cake with a dollop of caramel (or Nutella) in the centre. It’ll keep you wanting to explore the rest of their  baked goods.

5. Table Mountain Cable Car 

The great Table Mountain with its clouds, sky high views of Cape Town and a cable car that can get you all the way up, for free on your birthday. If you’re not feeling up for a lengthy hike with friends up the mountain then all you need is your ID and you’ll get your ticket valid for a week after your birthday. Don’t forget to take plenty of pictures and take in the glorious views once on the table top. 

6. Free Donuts at Krispy Kreme anyone?

Yes, you heard it here people, you get 12 free donuts at Krispy Kreme if it’s your birthday. All you need to do is buy a dozen donuts and you’ll receive another dozen for free! If that isn’t completely nutty then I don’t know what is.

Treat yourself to the max this year and be sure to pass by one of the branches and add to your list of great gifts to you. Download the Krispy Kreme App 48 hours before your birthday and redeem your birthday special. If you’re a donut lover then indulge yourself on your donutty birthday.