Stargazing

Zimbabwe Hwange Somalisa Expeditions camp with starry night and acacia silhouettes

Stargazing on safari reveals some of the clearest skies on Earth. In Namibia, Sossusvlei Desert Lodge and Doro Nawas bring nights alive. Botswana’s Savuti and Jao star beds stand out, while South Africa’s Lion Sands treehouses and Simbavati Waterside’s sleepout deck offer private nights under the Milky Way.

Plan Your Journey

Lower Zambezi Chongwe House firepit with Milky Way – Zambia luxury starry night

Under Africa’s Brightest Skies

Begin in Namibia at Little Kulala, where a star bed can be set on your deck. Fly to Botswana for a night on Tubu Tree’s raised platform, constellations overhead. In Zimbabwe, Linkwasha’s star bed and Ruckomechi’s riverside platform complete the journey with clear skies and quiet nights.

QUICK FACTS
Dark-sky-spots
Star beds
Sleepout decks
Guided astronomy
Warm blankets

Namibia Desert Rhino Camp tent beneath the Milky Way – clear-sky stargazing safari

Milky Way over remote wilderness campfire – luxury safari stargazing

Zambia luxury safari lodge deck under starry sky at Chinzombo on the Luangwa River

Experiences & Highlights

Stargazing on safari is about dark skies, quiet decks and knowledgeable hosts who bring the heavens to life. In Namibia, Sossusvlei Desert Lodge has a dedicated observatory with powerful telescopes and guides who point out Southern Hemisphere constellations with easy explanations. Little Kulala and Doro Nawas offer rooftop sleepouts that put you directly under the Milky Way with warm duvets and hot drinks at hand. In Botswana, star beds at Jao, Little Tubu and Savuti let you fall asleep to a night sky untouched by city lights.

In Zimbabwe, Linkwasha and Little Makalolo set safe open platforms near pans for stargazing after dinner. Across South Africa, Simbavati Waterside’s sleepout deck and clear winter nights in the Lowveld deliver crisp views and simple sky lessons after evening drives. Teams share practical tips for night photography and ensure you stay comfortable and warm. The experience feels unhurried and calm, turning the sky into the main event while the bush settles into its nighttime rhythm.