Atlantic Rail Heritage Day Trip

Looking for something different to do with the family for National Braai day?

Hop onto the Atlantic Train and let off some steam for South African Heritage day. Talk about a trip down memory lane with a 5 ½ hour scenic choef-choef from Cape Town to Simon’s Town and return on a class 24 steam loco built in 1949 and vintage wooden coaches from 1922 and 1938. One of the coaches is a lounge car with a full cash bar service.

This scenic route winds along the rugged coast of False Bay with the waves crashing on the rocks below, through villages scrambling up the steep slopes and along the beautiful coves and beaches.

The train leaves Cape Town and travels between the famous Newlands rugby and cricket grounds to Muizenburg. Traveling on to False Bay where the view of the ocean is spectacular.

The railway line skirts the rocks as it travels through the quaint village of Kalk Bay, then snakes through Fish Hoek and Glencairn, finally coming to an end in Simonstown with a view of the naval dockyard.

Passengers are free to go to the beach, grab a bite to eat or stroll through the town.

The train returns along the same route back to Cape Town.

Tickets: Adults R220 p/p | Children (3-12 years) R110 p/p

Not sure what to do this South African Heritage Day, or now fondly know as National Braai Day? Why not take a look at our events section for some inspiration.

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