Astrophotography under one of Namibia’s darkest skies

Seven permanent, stable astrophotography platforms form the heart of the facility. Each platform rests on two isolated concrete pillars to minimise vibration and has three 230 V sockets (one per pillar and one at the edge), an RJ45 Ethernet connection and Wi-Fi. Wind protection at every platform and the quiet location with little light pollution complete the conditions. 

If you prefer not to bring all your own equipment, the following is available to hire on site: 

The astronomy room, known internally as the “Rhino Lab”, provides a large workbench for setting up and maintaining equipment.
A lockable astronomy storeroom provides clean, secure storage, and a separate astronomy Wi-Fi network covers the entire lodge.

All facilities are close together, so there is no need for a long walk after a night under the stars:

A small, welcoming team provides individual support, in keeping with Kuzikus’s approach to ecotourism: deliberately small groups, even under the stars. Your rooms are just 100 metres from the astronomy room; see the guest farm page for details of the rooms and their style.

Your partner is very welcome to join you. We offer unique nature experiences for them too: horse riding, rhino tracking, birdwatching, wildlife viewing at the waterhole and fascinating botanical tours. These activities can also be enjoyed in poor weather.

You can already follow the sky above Kuzikus live. Time-lapses, star trails and keograms from recent nights are available on the interactive AllSky camera page.