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Karoo Star Gazing - Spectacular Karoo Skies

Karoo Star Gazing - Enjoy breathtaking star studded skies on a 180° degree viewing deck.

Karoo Gariep Conservancy is proud to present our very own 180° "Star Deck" fitted with a wide angle telescope. We can arrange a weekend beginners course in star gazing, a broad introduction to astronomy in the southern skies or a specialized course through the galaxies.

Spectacular star nebulae
Shooting star sightings are 
                                common
Experience the milky-way through
                                a wide angle telescope

Come and explore the Karoo skies as seen from the star deck at New Holme – Be amazed at the sheer size and splendor of the cosmos, it will give you new perspective on your hectic lifestyle as well as stress and everyday problems.

Stars, stars and more stars
Relax next to the campfire
Discover constellations, you 
                                didn't even know existed

Star gazing have a huge unwinding evict and settles the soul. Combine this with Karoo horse riding, good Karoo dinners and some sundowners at the Hippo pool and you will leave us refreshed and revitalized.

Karoo star gazing, camping 
                                & nightwalks

For more information and spectacular pictures please download the following documents:


Discover Our World: Constellations

Discover Our World: Star Nebulae

Discover Our World: Star Sizes

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