Stargazing
The Waterberg night wraps around you, ancient mountains framing a sky untouched by city lights. At Marataba, field guides point out constellations and planets during evening drives and dinners, revealing a celestial display that has guided travellers for millennia. Surrounded by mountains and wilderness, the darkness here allows stars to reveal themselves completely. The same sky that led explorers now stretches infinitely above you.
Unique stargazing experiences at Marataba
Constellation Stories
Thabametsi Treehouse
Game Drive Stargazing
Seasonal Displays
Knowledgeable Field Guides
Zero Light Pollution
Stories Written in Stars
Field guides weave mythology into the night - sharing stories of how sailors used the Southern Cross to navigate vast, unknown seas and pointing out constellations that belong only to the Southern Hemisphere. The clear mountain air and complete isolation create ideal conditions for stargazing, whether pausing on evening game drives or settling into dinner by lantern light. Watch as the Milky Way emerges across the darkness, a river of light overhead. Shooting stars trace sudden paths whilst meteors occasionally streak the sky, each one a reminder of how small and connected we are beneath this ancient canopy.
Treehouse Stargazing
For the clearest view of the stars, spend a night at Thabametsi Treehouse - "mountain water" - elevated at the base of the mountains with the plains stretching before you. Your gourmet picnic hamper and drinks await, the deck set for watching twilight fade and animals emerge for the evening. As darkness deepens, constellations sharpen one by one until the entire sky reveals itself. Sleep with nothing between you and the universe, surrounded only by night sounds and starlight. Wake to birdsong and dawn breaking over the mountains, the memory of countless stars still vivid.
Our night drive for stargazing stood out as an absolute highlight—an experience we’ll treasure forever.
