Skitterland

Guest House | Karoo | South Africa Skitterland offers some of the finest personal guest house accommodations in Sutherland, the Karoo town known for its exceptional stargazing.

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Overview

It is an ideal base for exploring the South African Astronomical Observatory's telescope and other telescopes and facilities in the area and savoring the peace and tranquility of the Karoo.

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From: POA

Highlights & What to Expect

  • SALT telescope.
  • Sutherland Planetarium.
  • Sterland and Blesfontein Farm.
  • Salpeterskop Volcano.
  • Horse riding and mountain biking.
  • Winter snowfall.
  • Permian age fossils.
  • Game viewing.

Location & Setting

The small, sleepy town of Sutherland in the Karoo region of South Africa was placed on the international map when the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) came into full use in September 2011. It is the largest single optical telescope in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the largest of its kind in the world. It is just under four hours from Cape Town and four and a half hours from George on the Garden Route.

Rooms

Skitterland is a historic building that dates back to 1860. Guest accommodation is in five luxury suites with a fireplace or heater, under-floor heating, plasma screen TVs, air conditioners, and fans. The rooms are stylishly decorated, with a spacious en suite bathroom.

Facilities

At Skitterland, you will experience great hospitality, fine food, and a quiet, relaxed environment to unwind and replenish your strength. Sutherland is officially the coldest town in South Africa. The area surrounding Sutherland offers many attractions, from world-class observatories to rare plant species like the Olifantsvoet and the Sterboom that occur nowhere else. The Tankwa Karoo National Park offers exciting game viewing in a unique habitat.

Amenities

Rooms

5

Bar

Breakfast

Air-Conditioning

Wifi

Activities

Hiking

Sightseeing

Bird Watching

Adventures

Stargazing