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Top 10s Stargazing Spots
1Sutherland, Northern Cape
In Namakwa, only gazillions of stars outnumber its countless spring wildflowers. Here you’ll find the South African Large Telescope (SALT) - THE best place to go stargazing in South Africa.
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2The Johannesburg Planetarium, Braamfontein, Gauteng
A great city spot to learn about our night skies. There are regular astronomy lectures open to the public.
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3Karoo National Park, Western Cape
The vast open plains of the Karoo were made for stargazing. Go on a guided night tour, or simply pick a spot, spread out your blanket and be star-struck.
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4Zebra Country Lodge, Leopards View, Dinokeng, Gauteng
Expert Sky Rangers take you on a tour of the heavens in the astronomical ‘astroboma’ observatory in the bush.
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5Olifant’s Camp, Kruger National Park, Limpopo
Elephant’s footprints on the moon? You’ll see them here, through a large telescope set up in the bush, and learn all about African star lore.
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6Entabeni Private Game Reserve, Waterberg, Limpopo
The Waterberg offers some of the brightest star watching opportunities thanks to its clear skies and low levels of light pollution.
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7Eastern Cape border with Lesotho - the Eastern Cape Highlands
Remote valleys free of pollution promise an all-night parade of celestial bodies. Bring your star map and seek out the Southern Cross.
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8Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, Northern Cape
Crystal clear Kalahari skies provide perfect conditions for desert stargazing, viewed through a large telescope set up among the sand dunes.
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9Madikwe River Lodge, North West province
Large telescopes take you on a galactic odyssey across the African night sky to see constellations, planets, Zodiac signs and more.
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10Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Free State
Book into the Mountain Retreat cabins, find a comfortable spot on the veranda and watch the universe unfold.
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