With rugged mountains, lush greenery and wildlife galore, Cape Town serves epic views and wholesome activities on a silver platter, including some of the most amazing wheelchair-friendly experiences to channel your inner explorer.
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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 by in the water? As a firm favourite for Capetonians and tourists alike, this scenic gem welcomes you into paradise.
Navigate with ease through the experience of underwater life, with wheelchairs and accessible flooring forming part of the array of services.
- Location: Dock Road, V&A Waterfront
- Contact: 021 418 3823
Feast your eyes upon beauty at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Scenery in abundance, lush greenery – a sight that might have you feeling as though you’ve been transported into the verdant settings of literary classics.
All visitor facilities (entrance gates, restaurants, shops and venues) are accessible for wheelchairs. Still, 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.
- Location: Rhodes Dr, Newlands
- Contact: 021 799 8783 / 021 799 8773 | [email protected]
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Spectacular scenery at Table Mountain
Table Mountain is a must for anyone looking to truly experience Cape Town. This iconic landmark has grabbed the title of Africa’s ‘Leading Tourist Attraction’ four times in a row, courtesy of the World Travel Awards (WTA).
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.
- Location: 5821 Tafelberg Rd, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve)
- 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.
- Location: D.F. Malan St, Foreshore
- Contact: 021 410 9800 | [email protected]
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