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NamibRand Nature Reserve · Dark Sky Reserves & Stargazing

Africa's first Dark Sky Reserve known for exceptional desert clarity. Enjoy desert astronomy, Sossusvlei star viewing, lodge telescopes, indigenous Bushman astronomy, and nocturnal wildlife encounters.

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Best season: April-October (dry season)
Difficulty: 6
Region: Namibia, Namib Desert

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Three cheetahs in a field during a warm sunset, captured in a natural habitat setting.

Photo by Thabang Elvis Kenewendo

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Photo by Ylvers

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Photo by chrisstenger

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Photo by smellypumpy

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Adorable lion cub with tongue out, hidden in the tall grasses of Kenya.

Photo by Hugo Sykes

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Scenic view of Cape Town cityscape from the rocky edge of Table Mountain with a clear sky.

Photo by Scott Webb

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Photo by Krivec Ales

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Photo by Magda Ehlers

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