Stargazing: Spring time - “isiLimela”

The Sotho and Tswana call it Selemela, and the Zulu isiLimela, who believed that these stars die in winter dusk and are reborn in the rainy season (the pleiades reappear in the evening sky in October). The Selemela are “ the hoeing stars”, or “ the digging stars”, indicating their importance as an agricultural sign.

Join Maropeng’s resident astronomer for a basic introduction to astronomy, featuring the spring season’s “Hollywood” astronomical objects.

After dinner, you are invited to participate on a laser guided binocular tour while stargazing through our large aperture telescopes.

The star-viewing evenings are weather dependent. Please bring your own binoculars.

Stargazers will be pleased to know that Maropeng is offering an accommodation special for the Friday and Saturday of each stargazing weekend. Prices are R770 per person sharing per night, or R1170 if you are spending the night on your own. To book accommodation please click here.

For more information, contact Maropeng on .

Please note: bookings are confirmed once paid for in full and are not refundable within 72hrs of arrival.

To make a booking please click here.

Starter

Summer Salad
Olives stuffed with Roasted garlic
Roasted beetroot salad & Onion marmalade
Italian pasta salad with Sundried tomato & basil
Assorted Cold Meats
Olive Tapenade & Peppadew
Chicken Liver Pate with Foccacio & Assorted Breads

Main Course

Roasted Beef Topside
Roasted Chicken
Cape Malay Bobotie
Chicken A la King
Battered Hake Portions
Creamed Spinach
Roasted Potato
Savory Rice

Dessert

Crème Caramel
Homemade Tiramisu
Fruit Pavlova
Fresh Fruit Salad
Frangelico Chocolate cake

Coffee & Tea with coconut Truffle

Assorted cheese & Biscuits