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SALT Observatory

 

Description

The biggest reason why anyone would visit the little Karoo dorpie of Sutherland lies 18 km outside the village in the direction of Fraserburg.


On this arid hilltop you'll find the largest telescope in the Southern Hemisphere – SALT (Southern African Largest Telescope). With zero light pollution and cloudless night skies, these enormous telescopes probe the stars, planets and galaxies.


Guided tours take place Monday to Friday at 10:30 and 14:30, and Saturday at 11:30 and 14:30. Bookings are essential – 023 5712 436.

This place was added by Sutherland Guest House

Directions

From Sutherland the Observatory is 18 km in the direction of Fraserburg.

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Sterboom Guest House |

Sterboom Guest House

Sutherland Self-catering in Sutherland
13.03km from SALT Observatory

Sterboom Guest House is a self-catering house, situated close to the town of Sutherland. It's also one of the coldest towns in the country with frequent snow falls during winter.

  • R210 p/p sharing
  • 6 Guests
 
 
Sutherland Guest House |

Sutherland Guest House

Sutherland Self-catering, Sutherland Bed and Breakfast in Sutherland
16.44km from SALT Observatory

A four-bedroom guest house with countryside charm and atmosphere. Perfect accommodation for up to 10 people. Sutherland is nestled in the Roggeveld Mountains.

  • R230 p/p sharing
    R260 Single
  • 10 Guests
 
 
The Artists Cottage |

The Artists Cottage

Sutherland Self-catering in Sutherland
16.52km from SALT Observatory

The Artist's Cottage is situated in the centre of the little town called Sutherland. It is one of the oldest houses in town. The cottage is a typical Karoo-style building, but it has been renovated with modern flare without losing its authentic feel.

  • R900 Rooms/Units
  • 5 Guests
 
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Prokureurshuis |

Prokureurshuis

Sutherland Self-catering in Sutherland
16.57km from SALT Observatory

Die Prokureurshuis is situated in Sutherland and offers self-catering accommodation for 10 guests, eight adults and two children. Guests are accommodated in four individually decorated and spacious bedrooms.

  • R220 p/p sharing
    R260 Single
  • 10 Guests
 
 
Alpha Bed and Breakfast |

Alpha Bed and Breakfast

Sutherland Self-catering, Sutherland Bed and Breakfast in Sutherland
16.58km from SALT Observatory

Alpha Bed and Breakfast offers a two-bedroom, en-suite apartment with stone walls in the charming Karoo town of Sutherland on both a self-catering and bed and breakfast basis.

  • R220 p/p sharing
    R250 Single
  • 4 Guests
 
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Windhoek Guest House |

Windhoek Guest House

Sutherland Guest House, Sutherland Bed and Breakfast in Sutherland
16.72km from SALT Observatory

Windhoek Guest House is a beautiful old home offering a peaceful stay in one of the original streets of Sutherland. The Karoo town is located approximately 120 km north of Matjiesfontein in the Roggeveld of the Karoo.

  • R200 p/p sharing
    R200 Single
  • 6 Guests
 
 
Kambrokind Guest House |

Kambrokind Guest House

Sutherland Guest House in Sutherland
16.77km from SALT Observatory

In Sutherland, which is the coldest place in South Africa, you get the warmest welcome by your hosts, Rita and Jurgens Wagener, at their 4 Star guest house called Kambrokind.

  • R395 p/p sharing
    R495 Single
  • 16 Guests
 
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Aquaries Guest House |

Aquaries Guest House

Sutherland Self-catering in Sutherland
16.81km from SALT Observatory

Aquaries Guest House is a small family house built with stone, situated in Sutherland. This self-catering house is fully equipped with everything that you would need on a weekend away.

  • R220 p/p sharing
    R220 Single
  • 4 Guests
 
 
Galileo Cottage |

Galileo Cottage

Sutherland Self-catering in Sutherland
16.85km from SALT Observatory

In 1609, Galileo Galilei made a public demonstration of the first scientifically constructed telescope. Today, thousands of tourists come to the small town of Sutherland to visit the largest telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, called SALT.

  • R290 p/p sharing
    R330 Single
  • 4 Guests
 
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Blydevooruitsig Gastehuis |

Blydevooruitsig Gastehuis

Sutherland Self-catering in Sutherland
16.87km from SALT Observatory

Blydevooruitsig is a beautiful old stone guest house with all the modern facilities. Electric gates give you access to the property and there is a double garage with direct access to the house.

  • R270 p/p sharing
    R270 Single
  • 10 Guests
 
 
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