The holiday season is here and the vibrant Western Cape is calling, inviting everyone to embrace the sun, fun, and all the beauty it has to offer! Whether you’re a local or a visitor, wheelchair-bound or not, there’s a wide range of wheelchair-friendly attractions waiting to be explored. Let’s make this December one to remember, filled with unforgettable moments, family, friends, and perhaps the occasional glass of wine.
Table Mountain: A Wheelchair-Friendly Marvel
You can’t visit the mother city and not go up Table Mountain. As one of the 7 New Wonders of the World, it promises breathtaking views and accessibility for all. The Lower Cable Car Station offers wheelchair-accessible parking.
Wheelchair users can skip the lines, heading straight to the elevator. Once atop, a wheelchair-friendly round course lets you soak in the panoramic views. Hungry? The Table Mountain Café offers snacks, with wheelchair-accessible restrooms to ensure a comfortable experience.
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony: A Charming Encounter
The Boulders Beach Penguin Colony calls with its adorable inhabitants and wheelchair-friendly paths. Accessible wooden paths lead you to the heart of the Penguin Colony, providing an up-close encounter. There is a spacious wheelchair-friendly restroom with handlebars that ensures convenience.
Whale Watching in Hermanus: A Majestic Marine Adventure
Hermanus, the whale-watching capital of the world, offers a spectacular ocean experience. Board a boat with Ivanhoe for a wheelchair-friendly whale-watching tour. Contact them beforehand, as you will only be able to take tours at high tide. Their friendly staff is ready to assist, ensuring you don’t miss the awe-inspiring sight of these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: Sunset Safari Delight
Take a sunset safari at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, an open invitation to witness the beauty of rhinos, lions, elephants, and more. The 3.5-hour guided game drive guarantees close encounters with wildlife. After the safari, you are welcome to indulge in the reserve’s facilities, including a restaurant and an open-air swimming pool.
Stellenbosch Wine Tour: Sip and Savour in Style
Stellenbosch, renowned for its wines, welcomes all, including wheelchair users, to indulge in a wine-tasting extravaganza and with a wide array of choices you won’t battle to find that perfect glass.
With its picturesque views of the Helderberg mountains, Spier offers the perfect wine-tasting experience. Settle in, enjoy a set wine tasting with or without food pairings, and admire the iconic Heath Nash chandelier, a masterpiece made from recycled Spier wine bottles.
These holidays, let the Western Cape be your playground, where wheelchair accessibility is not a barrier but an opportunity to create lasting memories. From the heights of Table Mountain to the depths of the ocean in Hermanus, the Western Cape opens its arms wide, ensuring that everyone, regardless of mobility, can revel in the beauty it has to offer. So, pack your spirit of adventure, and let’s make this December extraordinary!
