With the rugged mountains, the lush greenery, Cape Town serves these epic views on a silver platter, and offers some of the most amazing wheelchair-friendly experiences to channel your inner explorer.
Here are a few for your next adventure around the Mother City:
Explore the wonders of the Two Oceans Aquarium
Is there anything more tranquil than spending hours watching marine life gracefully glide in the water? As a firm favourite for Capetonians and tourists alike, this scenic gem welcomes you into paradise. Navigate with ease to fully experience a taste of underwater life with wheelchairs and accessible flooring forming part of the array of services.
- Cost: Day ticket Adult – R210; Day Ticket – Child 14-17 years – R160; Day Ticket – Child 4-13 years – R100; Day Ticket – Child under 4 – Free (must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder; Day Ticket – South African Pensioner – R160 (Must be aged 65+. Please bring your ID along); Day Ticket – South African Student – R160 (Valid South African student card required)
- Location: Dock Road, V&A Waterfront Cape Town
- Contact: 021 418 3823
Feast your eyes upon beauty at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Scenery in abundance, lush greenery, a sight that reminds me of a scene in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice writes Cape {town} Etc’s Micayla Vellai. All visitor facilities (entrance gates, restaurants, shops and venues) are accessible for wheelchairs but Kirstenbosch is set on a steep gradient and not all areas of the Garden are accessible to wheelchairs. Download this map of Kirstenbosch showing the accessibility of the main paths for wheelchairs.
- Cost: Adult (standard) – R200; Adult (South African resident with ID) – R80; Child age 6-17 – R25; Child age 0 -5 – Free; South African Student (with student card) – R45; Seniors (South African resident with ID) – Free on Tuesdays excluding public holidays.
- Location: Rhodes Dr, Newlands, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 799 8783 / 021 799 8773 | [email protected]
Dip into spectacular scenery at Table Mountain
Table Mountain is a must for anyone looking to truly experience Cape Town. This iconic landmark grabbed the title of Africa’s leading tourist attraction by the 2021 World Travel Awards (WTA) last year. Accessibility for wheelchair-bound visitors is top of mind at the Cableway with the easy-to-use wheelchair route map, ramps, and elevators at the Lower Cable Station and paved pathways at the summit of Table Mountain.
- Cost: Ticket prices can be viewed here (These rates will be applicable from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022).
- Location: 5821 Tafelberg Rd, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town
- Contact: 021 424 0015 | [email protected]
Artscape Theatre
If you’re someone who loves the arts and spectacular performances, then the Artscape Theatre is the place to satisfy your craving for performers showcasing unique talents. Accessible ramps, wheelchair access and staff who are more than willing to assist will ensure that your experience is one to remember!
- What to watch: Have a look at what’s hot and happening at the Artscape.
- Location: D.F. Malan St, Foreshore Cape Town
- Contact: 021 410 9800 | [email protected]