At the launch of Tourism Month in the Northern Cape, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille announced that the Department of Tourism is finalising the national astro-tourism strategy to present to the Cabinet, aiming to position the country as a world-class astro-tourism destination.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is at the forefront of this emerging travel trend, offering South Africans unique opportunities to explore the night sky at sea in prime destinations around the world.
Olga Makarenko, NCLs destination director, said that with astro-tourism a key global trend for 2024, it was wonderful to see the many astro-tourism opportunities South Africans could enjoy at home and that visitors could experience when exploring South Africa.
For our South African guests, NCL is perfectly positioned to offer incredible stargazing experiences in all corners of the world. Travelling to isolated places without traffic or light pollution to witness the celestial spectacle is magical.
She said guests could enjoy clear horizons, free of distractions, to admire the stars and planets, an astronomical phenomena such as meteor showers or the Northern Lights.
