A trip to Africa is beautiful because you can witness spectacular scenes from the sky, the sea, and safari. The experience of stargazing when on safari in Africa is among the greatest pleasures and best-kept secrets. Stars shine brilliantly in the big sky. Here are our top six locations for observing the stars in southern Africa.
1. Kruger National Park, South Africa
The well-known Kruger National Park lies far from the city’s noise and activity. This African treasure is well-known for its fauna and is a stunning location for stargazing. According to legend, the reserve’s regions farther north offer the best opportunities for stargazing. The Kruger’s Punda Maria Camp, which is located on the northern edge of the reserve, is a specific spot that stargazers choose.
2. Cederberg Mountains, South Africa
The Cederberg mountains are only two hours drive from Cape Town. The towering rock formations, picturesque views, and native flora and animals are what make the mountain’s landscape so well-known. This mountain range is ideal for stargazing because of its spectacular appearance. Spend some much-needed downtime unwinding beneath the serene night sky to escape the hectic pace of the city.
3. Golden Gate National Park, South Africa
The Free State is where the Golden Gate National Park is situated. This national park, which is close to the Lesotho border, is around 340 square kilometers in size. This mountain’s features include heavily eroded sandstone cliffs, rolling hills, and vast valleys. It gets its name from the beautiful golden hue it assumes when the sun shines on the mountain range.
Due to its capacity to remove one from the outer world, the Golden Gate national park is also an excellent place for stargazing. Spend some time relaxing and admiring the ethereal splendor of the South African night sky.
4. Namibia
Namibia’s NamibRand Natural Reserve is regarded as one of the best places in the world to view the stars. One of the world’s naturally dark locations, it offers breathtaking views of the Milky Way. Expect to be blown away by award-winning views of the night sky because the skies are virtually entirely free of light pollution.
5. Tuli Block in Botswana
The Tuli Block in Botswana provides views of some of the most amazing constellations in the entire universe. It is one of the last pristine places on earth with unpolluted air. We advise visiting in September when stars like the Seven Sisters and Orion’s Belt are fully visible with the unaided eye.
6. Kenya
Kenya is one of the best stargazing locations in Africa since it is so close to the equator and because you can view both the northern and southern stars there if you stay up late enough. There are several lodges that give guests stunning views of the stars at night. Loisaba Conservancy really unfolds the camp’s Star Beds at night to provide visitors the opportunity to gaze at the magnificent skies all through the night.
