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Last week, the total eclipse of the Sun gets everyone in Asia very excited. The path of the Moon’s umbral shadow was not visible from Africa this time, however South Africa’s sky is renowned for its splendid stargazing opportunities and is chosen as the best place to observe the universe in the Southern Hemisphere apart from Chile. Many of the northern constellations could be seen low on the northern horizon in South Africa, but it is the southern hemisphere constellations that attract the most interest, such as the Milky Way, the Southern Cross and the brightest star (closest to the Earth) Alpha Centauri...

The best place to do stargazing and related research in South Africa for astronomy enthusiasts and scientists is Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Its remoteness, high elevation (2 000 metres), the cold and dry climate, and the absence of pollution, delivers clear, cloudless skies. In 2005, the launch of the largest single optical astronomical telescope in the Southern hemisphere makes Sutherland more attractive to the expertise of the world’s leading astronomers. This telescope is scientifically more advanced which is able to look back 13-billion light years in time and tackles unsolved questions about the universe and our place in it.

Apart from the Sutherland, we suggest stargazing places like Kruger National Park for tourists. Some camps in the park have their own powerful telescopes and host nightly stargazing experiences. Actually a stargazing safaris would be special. It offers one the opportunity to wallow in the spectacular stellar sights of the African night sky – along with the possibility of spotting rare nocturnal wildlife. The view, at ground-level and above, is stunning!

3A South African Adventure Tour WWII Side Car Cape Town Excursion

Have your breath taken away in a Vintage 1938 World War II Sidecar. We can arrange for 1 or up to 25 sidecars for chauffeured group tours, transfers or fun events. The classic Changjiang CJ750’s is a version of the German 1938 BMW R71 sidecar, manufactured for the Chinese Red Army between the mid 1950’s and the mid 1970’s. You can either self drive or the receommended way is that we include a chauffeur to transport you on a variety of itineraries from short transfers to full day tours around the Western Cape. Only from about USD120 per day!! Click here for more information. AAA Travel has experience in organizing unique itineraries for individuals and groups. For example, the Adventure Tour includes sandboarding, abseiling from Table Mountain, mountain biking, hot air ballooning and shark cage diving. In addition, AAA Travel specializes in incentive travel. Please visit www.aaatravel.co.za or complete the enquiry form.

Mango - South African Domestic Airline Free Change of Any Ticket Details

What is flexibility - how about free change of passenger name, flight, date and time? Mango is supported by its mother company - South African Airways SAA. With this background, it builds creditability on products and services. For example, the youngest fleet in the industry using boeing 737-800 which has carried more than 3 millions passengers since the past 2 years. Its excellent on time performance record, comfortable leather seat, caring ground and air service which touches your heart and more ... It has also been awarded 3 prizes such as the Best South African Domestic Low Cost Airline. For a domestic ticket from Johannesburg to Cape Town, it is only about RMB600 including taxes. For more information about membership and its extra bonus, please click here.