The world’s astronomers chose the Karoo for the same reason you should: almost nothing comes between you and the sky. From off-grid suites near Sutherland’s great telescope to a Kalahari star bed and a community-owned dune lodge, here are the best places in South Africa to sleep under truly dark skies.
When did you last see the Milky Way properly? A night on a star bed is often the part of a safari people remember best. Here are South Africa’s best sleep-outs, from Lion Sands treehouses to the Malori Sleepout in the Kalahari, with how they work, whether they are safe and how to book one.
In 2027, the best glamping in Africa is quieter, darker and more private than ever. From exclusive-use tented villas and Karoo star beds to malaria-free bush near the city, here are the nine trends shaping how and where people glamp next year, and where to try each one in South Africa.