8 Verified birthday specials and freebies to enjoy in Johannesburg and greater Gauteng! (2025 Guide)
- Lirette Louw Bezuidenhout
- Sep 15
- 2 min read
We found some amazing birthday freebies and specials for you to enjoy in Johannesburg and the greater Gauteng area. Planning your special day in the City of Gold and surrounds is all about good food and safari vibes.
Top tips to claim your free birthday offers or specials
When planning your birthday to make the most of the freebies and specials on offer, as listed below, it is useful to keep the following in mind:
You may need to take some prior action to claim your birthday freebie or discount like sign up to a rewards programme.
You will need a valid ID or in some instances drivers’ licences are accepted.
Check the deals listed to make sure if you can claim the free offer or discount on the day of your birthday or during the month of your birthday.
List of birthday freebies or specials on offer in Johannesburg / Gauteng
Billy G Buffet (Montecasino) gives Rewards members a 50% discount on the standard buffet price on the day of their birthday. 👉 See how to qualify.
Lion and Safari Park offers free entry to the park to enjoy a self-drive or 1 hour guided tour. 👉 See how to qualify.
Hartebeespoort Aerial Cableway provides you with a free cable car ride on your birthday. 👉 See how to qualify.
Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve gives you a free self-drive on your birthday. 👉 See how to qualify.
Greensleeves Medieval Kingdom serves up a free feast on your birthday with a free costume applicable to bookings of 10 or more people. 👉 See how to qualify.
Gold Reef City offers free entry to the theme park on your birthday. 👉 See how to qualify.
The Monkey Sanctuary gives you a 50% discount on a one hour guided tour on your birthday. 👉 See how to qualify.
The Elephant Sanctuary lets you enter for half price on your birthday. 👉 See how to qualify.
Don’t forget about these national birthday deals!
The deals above are unique to Johannesburg and surrounding areas, but we have listed 20 more birthday freebies and specials in our previous article that are available throughout the country.
Also, should you be travelling for your birthday and find yourself in Cape Town, be sure to check out the unique birthday freebies and specials that we listed to enjoy in the Mother City!
All the best
Lirette
Co-founder, PensionersPayLess!
Lirette is a co-founder of PensionersPayLess! and the heart behind its mission to help South Africa's over-55s enjoy life to the fullest. Backed by a Doctorate of Law and two master’s degrees, she combines legal know-how with a passion for practical advice. Lirette writes about topics that she believes will appeal to a wide audience and which mostly relate back to her personal experiences, be it making plans for retirement with her parents, balancing a household budget or enjoying a good meal or holiday.
