Astronomy Live and Sibani Lodge invite you to a Stargazing Experience in the Cradle of Humankind – a Place where the story of our species began
Nestled within the Mount Savannah Nature Reserve, Sibani Lodge offers a quiet retreat from the city bustle. Leave behind your burdens and look up – the same skies that inspired our earliest ancestors now await you.
Book an unforgettable Stargazing Experience, presented by Astronomy Live. With state‑of the art equipment from Celestron and ZWO Astro, we capture ancient light that has travelled across the cosmos for millions of years.
In the Cradle of Humankind, home to fossils dating back 3.5 million years, we trace ancestral footsteps across the savannah while gazing at the heavens. Here, Light of Sibani, Stars of the Cradle becomes more than a title – it is a return to origins.
Marvel at ancient star clusters, glowing nebulae, Saturn’s rings, and if fortune smiles, the Great Red Spot on Jupiter. The Moon enchants through our 8″ Celestron telescope, its craters and lava plains revealed in striking detail.
Just a short drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, close to Lanseria Airport and only an hour from OR Tambo International Airport, Light of Sibani, Stars of the Cradle offers a world‑class stargazing experience within reach of the city.
Bookings Available from April 2026
The Experience Includes
Game vehicle drive from the lodge to the stargazing site
Picnic basket with snacks and water*
Guided star and constellation tour with laser pointer
Stories from African star lore and legends
Visual observation through our Celestron telescope
Live celestial tour via ZWO Astro Smart Telescope on your device (app download required)
Coffee or hot chocolate before departure
Return drive to the lodge
*Alcoholic beverages available at the lodge bar. Please consume responsibly to preserve the experience.
After tracing the stars, rest where ancient footsteps echo. Enquire at Sibani Lodge for a stay over
Practical Details
Maximum 8 guests per evening
Price per couple: R2450 | Single rates TBA
Duration: 3 hours
Arrival at lodge by 17:30 (for info & beverages)
Departure from lodge: 18:00
Stargazing begins: 18:30–19:00 (depending on setup)
Experience ends: 21:30–22:00
Directions to Mount Savannah Nature Reserve (Sibani Lodge is located on the reserve)
From OR Tambo International Airport – Follow this link
From Lanseria Airport – Follow this link
Mount Savannah Gate Protocol: (to be provided by Sibani)
More images of the experience will posted as they become available
