The South Africa Planetariums offer you a unique opportunity to experience the galaxies in our universe, the planets in our solar system and all the other night sky wonders. There are two world class planetariums in South Africa, one in Cape Town and one in Johannesburg. more

The Northern Cape night sky is an extravaganza of stars. With little light pollution and a sparse human population, there are few places on earth where you will experience the many wonders of the night sky with this degree of clarity. more

A stargazing safari is a soulful experience. At Olifants Camp in the Kruger National Park, you can enjoy an evening discovering the southern hemisphere's impressive spread of stars. Your game ranger will point out the highlights of the sky and tell you about the fascinating myths and legends of the Milky Way. more

The Sutherland night sky is one of the most spectacular vistas in the southern hemisphere, and the area is known to the locals as the "Gateway to the Universe". It’s not hard to see why as you lie back and feel awestruck and infinitesimal at the same time. more

The South African skies are a breathtaking bonus for any traveller. To stand in the middle of nowhere with an unspoilt arc of blue spanning the horizons and the big, bright, yellow sun warming your face is to understand heavenly bliss. more

One of the first light images taken by SALT was of 47 Tucanae - an ancient cluster of several million stars about 15 000 light-years from earth. The stars are 10-12 billion years old - amongst the oldest stars in our Milky Way galaxy, which makes them the perfect laboratory for the study of the life, birth, and death of stars. more

If you’re a storm chaser, the Highveld won’t disappoint. Johannesburg and Pretoria thunderstorms produce spectacular lightening displays. To watch a Highveld thunderstorm, any tall sheltered building will do, but the locals know of a few spots where outstanding views of the flashing horizon are assured. more