The Traveller’s Bucket List Item #13 | The Observatory

Head north out of Johannesburg, drive for 3 hours, head straight for the Waterberg mountains and into 20,000 acres of private land. Stop directly beneath the clear night sky. Here, you can enjoy a luxurious stay and a rare experience at the Observatory, the crowning jewel of South Africa’s Leobo Private Reserve.

Designed by the highly-esteemed Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens and the private home of an English family, this award-winning villa impresses both with its architectural and design elements and living facilities in equal measure. And it’s yours, exclusively, for the duration of your stay.

The Observatory isn’t for those who are simply looking to snap the usual pictures on their typical safari drive; the Observatory is for those who want an experience worth talking about for years to come. (And, of course, you can go on a safari drive if you wish, whenever you wish.)

Other resorts have told you they offer excellent views for stargazing but none are quite so perfect as this one. But should you ever want to return to Earth, you’ll find yourself in a truly glorious setting, with custom-made African-styled interiors, comfortable outdoor spaces with unforgettable views, amenities, infinity pool and rooftop Jacuzzi.

“Our stay at Leobo was a wonderful immersion in the colour, sights and sounds of South Africa. Coupled with such fantastic activities – we came away knowing we’d experienced something uniquely special that would be impossible to achieve anywhere else.” - guest testimonial.

Oh, and there are other activities, too. Starlight safari, elephant riding, solo skydiving from a helicopter. You know, the usual.

Posted By: Catherine McNamara

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