🚂🙂 Is this on your bucket list? Well you know what they say…the sooner the better! Being ‘adventurous' doesn’t mean you have to be uncomfortable, apprehensive or feel like you’re incapable.
😎💚 We’ve been named the Best Adventure Experience in the Kfm 94.5 Best of the Cape Awards again recently for 2 years now and for us it is all about having an adventurous spirit. This means living your life to the fullest, seeing the world in all its beauty, and doing things that might be out of the ordinary in your daily life.
📆📲 So don’t wait, take a trip with us in comfort and serenity, through the scenic Western Cape, to explore and make memories. Saturday 31 August, Saturday 14 or SUNDAY 29 September, reserve your seats online here: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-elgin-railway-market/ or contact Sharron and our bookings team to help you on: [email protected] or WhatsApp 0794019353.
[Prices range from R675 for adults, R500 for kids, and R540 for pensioners over 60.]
🎥: @afor_adventures on IG
Simon's Town Trip 08 September.
⛰🌊 From the majesty of Signal Hill and Table Mountain, through to the exuberance of the Cape Coast and enveloping oceans - you need to do our return day trip from Cape Town to Simon’s Town and back!
🚂💨 The great news is that we have another one coming up soon on SUNDAY 08 September, ideal for all those who cannot join us on our usual Saturdays. So join us for some fantastic fun, adventure, unbeatable views, heartfelt hospitality, and spirited exploration that will create lasting memories for you to cherish with your family and friends.
👨👩👧👦♿️ Suitable for all ages and abilities, our passionate team are ready to welcome you aboard and will prioritise your constant comfort and happiness. Reserve your seat now for an unforgettable day with us: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-simonstown/ or ask Sharron and our bookings team for help on: [email protected] or WhatsApp 079 401 9353.
[Ticket Prices from R575 adults, R450 children, and R500 pensioners (60 and over).]
🎥s: Rita van Eck & Benn Ndzoyiya
Train Arrival at Elgin Market.
🚂💨 We have a few trips to the vibrant Elgin Railway Market coming up soon so join us as we arrive in steamy style to spectating market-goers!
🛤⛰ Experience this day return journey from Cape Town, through the picturesque landscape, then up and over Sir Lowry’s Pass where spectacular views are on offer from the comfort of your seat. Then on to our celebrated arrival at the market, where you can spend some time enjoying live music, kids entertainment areas, a wide variety of food and drinks vendors, crafts, jewellery, clothing and so much more.
📲📆 So join us for a special day out on one of our next trips (Saturday 24 or 31 August) and reserve your seats online here: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-elgin-railway-market/ or contact Sharron and our bookings team to help you on: [email protected] or WhatsApp 0794019353.
[Prices range from R675 for adults, R500 for kids, and R540 for pensioners over 60.]
KFM Best of the Cape Awards Winners!
🥇🤩 YES, WE’VE DONE IT AGAIN! For the second year in a row we are the BEST ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE in the Western Cape from the Kfm 94.5 Best of the Cape Awards! We couldn’t be happier and want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone that voted and for all your continued support! Congrats to all the other nominees, it was an honour just to be nominated alongside you.
🚂📲 We can’t wait to welcome you aboard one of our next journeys to Elgin Railway Market or Simon’s Town. Please find all the info about these trips here: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/.
🚂🛤 A day on the rails spent in comfort, winding through the wonderful Western Cape. Pulling up and over Sir Lowry’s Pass which can be moody and dramatic if the weather is overcast or bright and breezy if the sun’s out.
🤩🤤 That’s all before we make our stop at the vibrant Elgin Railway Market where you get a few hours to explore and soak up the array of artisanal foods, local wines, handmade crafts, live music, kids entertainment, other retailers, and much more!
📲📆 What could be better? Join us on Saturday 24 or 31 August and make your reservation online here: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-elgin-railway-market/ or contact Sharron and our bookings team to help you on: [email protected] or WhatsApp 0794019353.
[Prices range from R675 for adults, R500 for kids, and R540 for pensioners over 60.]
🎥: @debbiefennellphotography on IG
09 August Trip to Simon's Town.
👋🌊 Do you want to feel like a real VIP for the day, with fans waving adoringly at you from below as you cruise along this bit of iconic Cape coast?
[Turn the sound on to hear all the cheers and excitement.]
🚂💨 Furthermore, you'll enjoy a celebrated arrival in Simon’s Town where you can take in all that this quaint seaside town has to offer. Then, after some time exploring, be soothed on your restful journey back to the Harbour Bridge Hotel Platform with the most breathtaking view of Table Mountain, Lions Head and Signal Hill…this trip is simply a must-do!
👨👩👧👦📲 Everyone is welcome and will enjoy it so book your seats now on our upcoming trip on the public holiday (Friday 09 August) online here: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-simonstown/ or contact Sharron and our team on: 079 401 9353, [email protected] to help you.
[Ticket Prices from R575 adults, R450 children, and R500 pensioners (60 and over).]
🎥: Benn Ndzoyiya
😁🥳 Who are you bringing with you on our next trip to the legendary Elgin Railway Market on Saturday 27 July? Whether it's your besties, partner, parents, kids or you’re enjoying a day to yourself…everyone is welcome and will have an unforgettable time.
🚂💨 So come along for a wonderful day out during these colder months where the landscape and views are crisp, fresh and new, the coffee is hot and good, the atmosphere is comfortable and cheerful, and the destination is titillating.
📆📝 Reserve your seat online here: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-elgin-railway-market/ or contact our reservations team to help you on: [email protected] or WhatsApp 0794019353.
[Prices range from R675 for adults, R500 for kids, and R540 for pensioners over 60.]
🎥: @kaylinpetersenn on IG
21 July Trip to Simon's Town.
🙂☕️ From the moment you arrive to the warmest smiles and best coffee, to the memorable journey along the Cape coast, your celebrated arrival in Simon’s Town, and restful time returning to the Harbour Bridge Hotel Platform with the most breathtaking view of Table Mountain, Lions Head and Signal Hill…this trip is simply a must-do!
🎄🍭 There’s even more on offer on our next trip on Sunday 21 July as this quaint seaside town will be having their Christmas in July Market. Think live music, tasty treats, crafty stalls and lots of hustle & bustle
👨👩👧👦📲 So bring everyone - from kids to the elderly, everyone is welcome and will enjoy it! Book online now: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-simonstown/ or contact our team on: 079 401 9353, [email protected].
[Ticket Prices from R575 adults, R450 children, and R500 pensioners (60 and over).]
Cruising through Kalk Bay.
🌊🛤 We’ve got one more day return steam train trip through to Simon’s Town over the coming months so don’t miss it!
[🔊 Sound on for the chugga-chugga-choo-choo!]
🚂💨 There’s so much to love and enjoy on this trip as we coast along the seaside. We come whistling through some of the southern stations where folks and children wait to see us and wave. Not to mention the unbeatable views across the ocean and of some of the most iconic beaches in the Western Cape.
📝📲 Reserve your seat on our next trip on Sunday 21 July online here: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-simonstown/ or contact Sharron and our bookings team via Whatsapp on 079 401 9353 or email: [email protected].
[Ticket Prices from R575 adults, R450 children, and R500 pensioners (60 and over).]
🎥: @leeuone on IG
🎅⏰ This week is your LAST CHANCE to grab a seat onboard our steam train trip to the Christmas in Winter - Tulbagh this weekend!
A few highlights to look forward to:
❄️ A FULL CHURCH STREET: All 800 meters of it will be gloriously filled with fantastic vendors and a few other surprises.
❄️ THREE BARS open until late, so after all your wine tasting and wonderful daytime adventures, you can have a drink, and grab some dinner.
❄️ CENTRAL STAGE: So many wonderful performers, singers, and incredible bands. You might think you are at a music concert instead.
❄️ WINE SHUTTLE SERVICE: This service leaves from Church Street and takes you along three different routes to the wine farms so you can have the best time.
3️⃣🎄It’s a three day event, opening Friday with their Farmers Electric Light Parade and Light Switch-On. A tradition that will go on for years, which both the local community and visitors will enjoy.
🚂📲 Book now as there are only a few seats left: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-tulbagh-christmas-in-winter-2024/ or contact our team to help you on: [email protected] or WhatsApp 079 401 9353.
[Prices depend on where on the train you’d like to sit and which accommodation you’d prefer so please see all the options on our website through the link above.]
Calling All Adventure & Nature Enthusiasts.
🏞🛤 Calling all adventure and nature enthusiasts, there is no better experience than taking a day return steam train trip with us through to the vibrant Elgin Railway Market. See the wonderful Western Cape scenery and the expanse of Walker Bay as we travel up and over Sir Lowry’s Pass.
🚂💨 You need to join us, at least once so bring everyone along for the ride and book for our next upcoming trip this Saturday 22 June online now: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-elgin-railway-market/ or contact our team on: 079 401 9353, [email protected].
[Prices range from R675 for adults, R500 for kids, and R540 for pensioners over 60.]
🎥: Cape Town Etc, @nastalgic_ on IG
❄️🎅 Winter is a magical time of year and over the weekend of the 28th to 30th June, Tulbagh’s Christmas in Winter Festival takes it to a whole new level of enchanting! We’re headed there and back by steam train, not Santa’s usual form of transportation but just as whimsical.
📃📆 This year the festival kicks off on Friday 28th with a dazzling Farmer’s Electric Light Parade and a night filled with fun in Church Street that will be turned into a Festival site. On Saturday and Sunday you can marvel at the array of Christmas trimmings and glittering lights in the street with bars, live music, amazing food etc. at the market. A Kids Zone with Jumping castle, face painting, pony rides and tractor trips, will keep the little ones entertained.
🍷🍻 For the adults, join the winemakers and their staff for wine tastings, cellar tours and a variety of entertainment activities which will be on offer. Enjoy roaring log fires, glittering Christmas trees, winter warmer lunches and traditional Christmas fare and dinners at our world-class restaurants and coffee shops.
👨👩👧👦 🎁 Bring the whole family as it will be an experience they’ll never forget - especially the kids. Watch as their eyes widen and sparkle, their jaws drop and their faces burst into the widest smiles. That’s worth more than any Christmas present.
🚂📲 Join us as there are only a few seats left so make sure to reserve yours now asap: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-tulbagh-christmas-in-winter-2024/ or contact our team to help you on: [email protected] or WhatsApp 079 401 9353.
[Prices depend on where on the train you’d like to sit and which accommodation you’d prefer so please see all the options on our website through the link above.]
Christmas in Winter - Tulbagh
🌊🚂 We still have a few seats available on our upcoming public holiday trip through to Simon’s Town this Monday 17 June! Cruising along this iconic piece of Cape coast, Clare pulls us along and around each bend is a new vista to behold. These views are truly unforgettable, not to mention our hospitable staff ensuring your comfort and happiness every step of the way.
👨👩👧👦📲 Bring everyone - from kids to the elderly, everyone is welcome and will enjoy it! So if you’re still on the fence about joining us, don’t be. Just do it and make the everlasting memories. Book online now: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-simonstown/ or contact our team on: 079 401 9353, [email protected].
[Ticket Prices from R575 adults, R450 children, and R500 pensioners (60 and over).]
🎁😍 Is your dad a fan of trains, engines or anything mechanical? Then THIS is for him! Give him the gift of a thrilling return journey for early-Father’s Day to the Elgin Railway Market on Saturday 15 June that will become a cherished, lasting memory.
🚂💨 Hear the engines bellowing as the steam train pulls through the breathtaking countryside to the market where you’ll find all your favourites and SO much more! Artisanal foods, beers, local wines, leather goods, handmade crafts, etc.
⏰📲 You’re running out of time though so book your tickets now for this unforgettable experience here: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-elgin-railway-market/ or contact our reservations team to help you further on: [email protected] or WhatsApp 0794019353.
[Prices range from R675 for adults, R500 for kids, and R540 for pensioners over 60.]
🎥: @jennaboonzaier on IG
🥳🍷 This one is a do-not-miss! The Elgin Winter Wine Festival is coming up over the weekend of 15 and 16 June at the Elgin Railway Market and we’re going up on the Saturday.
🤩👌 Once at the market you can sample a diverse array of wines, each reflecting the passion and dedication of the local winemakers. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious novice, there's something to delight every palate at this event.
Here are the incredible wine estates that you can look forward to tasting award-winning wines from:
🔷 Lothian
🔷 Elgin Hills
🔷 Oak Valley
🔷 Paul Wallace
🔷 La Brune
🔷 Highlands Road
🔷 Paul Cluver Wines
🔷 Iona
🔷 Off the Record
🔷 South Hill
📝📲 So reserve your seat and get your tickets online now before this must-do trip is full: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-elgin-railway-market/ or contact our reservations team to help you further on: [email protected] or WhatsApp 0794019353.
[Festival tickets are R200 each and can be purchased onboard the train. This includes 12 wine tastings and a free glass.]
AJ's Dream Come True.
🚂❤️ Recently we had the privilege of fulfilling little three-year-old AJ’s dream of riding on a steam train and even being the conductor for the day!
👨✈️💪 A true train fanatic, AJ Thomas from Eerste River is an inspiring warrior that’s been battling Wilms Tumor (Renal Cancer) since he was diagnosed at just two months old. In collaboration with The Reach For A Dream Foundation, we were able to grant AJ his wish.
💌🙏 Our whole team continues to send you all the strength, love and hope that we can AJ. Keep watching Thomas the Train and playing with your trains.
https://www.ceresrail.co.za/
📷s: Armand Hough / Independent Newspapers
Sunday 26 May Trip to Elgin!
🔔📢 Our last SUNDAY trip through to the vibrant Elgin Railway Market is coming up on the 26th May! We will be reverting to Saturdays next month so if this is the only day of your week you can come, then make sure you book now!
🚂🥳 A #SundayFunday with us is truly memorable. Hear the engines bellowing as our beloved steam train pulls through the breathtaking countryside and over Sir Lowry’s Pass to the market where you’ll find all your favourites and SO much more! Artisanal foods, beers, local wines, live music, kids entertainment, leather goods, handmade crafts, etc.
📝📆 Experience this for yourself and book online here: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-elgin-railway-market/ or contact our team on: 079 401 9353, [email protected].
[Prices range from R675 for adults, R500 for kids, and R540 for pensioners over 60.]
📷🎥: @dawnjorgensen on IG
🥇🏆 Award handover day! This was a special one for us as the Kfm 94.5 team met us at our Elgin Railway Market destination last weekend to handover our KFM Best of the Cape Award. They got to explore the train and sample some of the special onboard services.
🚂🙌 Our team we’re thrilled to receive them and give them a little tour. Hopefully they will all do the journey with us someday soon, to truly enjoy the ‘Best Adventure Experience in the Cape’ for themselves.
📲📝 We earned these votes and this award for good reason so we hope you join us as well soon. Reserve your seat now to experience this for yourself on any of these upcoming trips: Sunday 12 or 26 May; and Saturday 01, 08, 15, or 22 June. Book online here: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-elgin-railway-market/ or contact our team on: 079 401 9353, [email protected].
[Prices range from R675 for adults, R500 for kids, and R540 for pensioners over 60.]
🚂💨 Clare coming into view as the steam clears.
🌬🙌 This was after her enthusiastic but graceful arrival in Simon’s Town. We have another trip coming up on Saturday 27 April so join us to experience the power and energy of a steam train journey.
🌊⚓️ This is a full day return trip where you get to spend 3 hours exploring the sensational seaside, historical Simon’s Town. Tickets are going fast so reserve your seat as soon as possible online here: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-simonstown/ or contact our team on: 079 401 9353, [email protected].]
[Ticket Prices from R575 adults, R450 children, and R500 pensioners (60 and over).]
📷s: Jordyn Greentree
🛤🌊 Coasting along!
There’s SO much to love about our steam train day trip along the beachfront to Simon’s Town. Some noteworthy ones:
🔷 Uninterrupted views of the ocean and iconic Cape Town beaches.
🔷 Time to leisurely relax in comfort.
🔷 The warmest welcome to Simon’s Town to explore and enjoy.
🔷 Being hosted by our team of passionate, vibrant and enthusiastic train-lovers.
🚂👌 An incomparable experience awaits you so reserve your seat on one of our upcoming trips: Saturday 27 April; Wednesday 01 May; and Sunday 19 May. Book online here: https://www.ceresrail.co.za/destinations-simonstown/ or contact our team on: 079 401 9353, [email protected].]
[Ticket Prices from R575 adults, R450 children, and R500 pensioners (60 and over).]
🎥: Benn Ndzoyiya for What's on in Cape Town
