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Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa

Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa. It was first mentioned by the famous explorer Bartolomeu Dias in the late 15th century. After Jan van Riebeeck and his crew for the Dutch East India Company established the first European settlement in South Africa, the town became an important European outpost and trading post for the Dutch East India Company. Although the area was inhabited for thousands of years prior to the arrival of the Europeans, there is no recorded history of local activities of the Khoi and their predecessors.

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African Train Lodge - Campsites


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The coaches are original and completed their service with the Rhodesian railway in 1950 and are now fully revamped to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

We are Central to Cape Town's city center and great views of the mountain with swimming pool, restaurant, bar, braai/barbecue area, television lounges, pool tables, a travel centre and internet café.

The accommodation is in 2-and 4- berth compartments where you can opt for a choice of single or single and double bed cabins. Bathroom facilities have been built behind and separate from the coaches. They have been designed to be easily accessible and private. We have one cocktail lounge with two flat screen televisions with DSTV (satellite television) a swimming pool, braai / bbq area and pool tables.

Our pride and joy is our restaurant situated in one of the coaches. Here you can experience our delicious food from our a la carte menu we are open for breakfast, lunch and supper.

We will also gladly assist you in booking sight seeing tours to make your exploration of our beautiful city easier or you are welcome to relax by the pool side and enjoy the Cape Town sun.

Wireless internet access is also available to you so that you can keep in touch with family and friends back home. Should you travel to this part of South Africa, spend a few nights at our venue and we promise to try our best to make it a most memorable stay.

Please confirm your Booking with African Trainlodge to secure your Booking.

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Monument Station
Old Marine Drive
Foreshore
Cape Town, 8001

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