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