A wheel is to be erected in the V&A Waterfront at the beginning of June, prior to the start of the World Cup, and will operate for six months, reports the Weekend Argus.

The Wheel of Excellence, which also operates in London, Brisbane, Perth, Copenhagen, Kuala Lampur and the Niagra Falls, will be similar but smaller to those operating in London and Paris, with a 50m diameter.   It has 36 enclosed airconditioned cabins taking eight persons each, and 288 persons can be taken on a ride at a time. 

The wheel will be set up at the V&A’s Gateway Canal, coming in from Coen Steytler Avenue.  Tickets for the ride are expected to cost R 70, and will allow 15 – 20 minutes’ panoramic view of Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Cape Town Stadium and Paarl mountains.  A VIP cabin with leather seats and Champagne Bar will be offered.   It will run from 10h00 – 22h00 every day.

Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com