For countless generations, the universe has captivated the human imagination — and perhaps that same wonder is what brings you to Karoo Stargazing tonight. The influence of the cosmos runs deep: even the days of the week were named after planets and celestial bodies, while ancient Greek astronomers spent centuries mapping and naming many of the constellations we still recognize today. The ancient Egyptians aligned their pyramids with the heavens to guide their pharaohs toward the “Imperishable Stars,” symbols of eternal life. Across Africa, traditional cultures such as the Xhosa have long drawn meaning, guidance, and seasonal rhythms from the stars above.
For millennia, people have used the moon and stars for navigation, storytelling, and inspiration — a legacy that continues right here under the vast night skies of the Klein Karoo. As part of True South Travel’s immersive stargazing activity in Oudtshoorn, Karoo Stargazing invites you to reconnect with that same ancient curiosity — and to rediscover just how much there is still to learn about our ever-changing universe.
