The observatory has a number of eyepieces available for use in a variety of focal lengths though lacks any wider field 2” design EPs. The main telescope of the observatory, a 12″ Meade LX200. Birdwatchers are also well catered for with over 100 species in the area including the adorable and rather tame sociable weavers (keep an eye on your granola at breakfast!)
These ever evolving sand dunes reach up 750 ft high and look stunning as the sun rises over the horizon, with stark shadows highlighting the beautiful twisting dunes which are pushed towards the heavens by competing winds that blow from inland Africa and the coast. The real highlight though is the journey to the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. Highly recommended is an early morning balloon flight which is rounded out with a champagne breakfast as well as quad-biking and guided walks. There are many activities to keep one occupied during the daylight hours including scenic drives which offer the possibility of spotting a family of cheetahs or a giraffe, a visit to the petrified dunes which is an amazing place to enjoy a sundowner while the sky transforms from a deep blue to reds and oranges which match the dunes themselves. The main communal building is constructed in a similar style to the villas. The observatory is located at the rear of the main building slightly up the hill. A constant stream of local wildlife including oryx, ostrich, zebra and springbok arrive at a waterhole to quench their thirst which is set a couple of hundred metres in front of communal building. A real highlight is a large skylight above the bed which allows the stargazing to continue when you really should be sleeping.Ĭonstructed in a similar style, the main building offers dining, relaxation areas, a veranda and small swimming pool which is fed by an underground spring.
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Constructed of local materials including stone, bone, and slate the villa boast floor to ceiling windows allowing the view to continue outwards without interruption. Sleeping just two, each of the 10 guest villas flank the main communal building along a gentle curve, offering excellent privacy. The 10 beautiful villas sit on a gentle curve providing excellent privacy.īuilt on the side of ancient mountain, the lodge gazes out across a long plain that stretches out to distant auburn and sienna coloured petrified dunes.
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