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NRF | SAAO DAYTIME TOUR

This tour provides a fascinating glimpse into the NRF and SAAO’s contributions to astronomy, blending history, science, and innovation in a uniquely South African context.

3.5 hours

Priced from ZAR 720 pp 

INFORMATION

  • Price on a per person basis

  • Minimum 15 participants to guarantee departure

  • Maximum 100 participants

  • Afternoon departure on 26 and 27 May 2026

  • Includes Transportation to/from facility and English-speaking guide/co-ordinator

  • Includes Light Lunch/Snack Pack (Bottled Water, Halaal/Vegetarian Health wrap or sandwich or similar)

  • Excludes other meals and personal expenses or gratuities

The Itinerary

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12h45

Departure from the CTICC


13h15

Arrival at the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO).

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13h30

The 2-hour tour begins with a warm welcome and introduction at the Observatory’s Main Library, setting the stage for an engaging exploration of South Africa’s rich astronomical heritage and ongoing research. Guests are then guided through the historic Main Building, a landmark that has been at the heart of astronomical discovery in the country for over a century. Weather permitting, the experience continues with a visit to the Photoheliograph, offering delegates a closer look at one of the Observatory’s significant instruments and its role in solar research.


15h45

The tour will return to the CTICC.

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