🌌 The Stars at Green Elephant Uis Cottages
Your Window to the Universe in the Heart of Damaraland
At Green Elephant Uis Cottages, you’ll find more than peace and desert beauty — you’ll find the stars. Nestled in one of Namibia’s last truly dark-sky regions, our cottages offer a front-row seat to the most breathtaking stargazing imaginable. Without light pollution, noise, or crowds, the night sky reveals its ancient secrets above you.
🌠 Why the Uis Night Sky Is So Extraordinary
Uis lies on the edge of the vast Namib Desert, surrounded by silence and space. This makes it one of the best places in Africa to witness the night sky — not just with your eyes, but with your heart.
- 🌌 The dazzling Milky Way in stunning detail
- 🌟 Constellations of the Southern Hemisphere, and even a few from the north
- 🪐 Planets like Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn with the naked eye
- ☄️ Meteor showers streaking across the heavens
- 🚀 The slow, magical passing of satellites and the International Space Station
📱 Stargazing — With Just Your iPhone
You don’t need fancy gear to capture the stars. Your modern iPhone or Android can take long-exposure night sky photos that will blow your mind. Just use Night Mode, place your phone on a rock or ledge, and press the shutter.
“I didn’t expect to see this many stars, let alone photograph them with my phone!”
We’ll gladly show you how to get the best results.
🌌 The Green Elephant Stargazing Experience
Whether you’re sitting on your private veranda or stretched out on a stargazing blanket, the desert sky surrounds you. The air is cool. The silence is complete. It’s just you and the stars.
- ⭐ Private stargazing areas at each cottage
- 🗺️ Star maps and monthly sky guides available
- 🧣 Desert stargazing blankets and cushions
- 🔭 Guided stargazing evenings on request
✨ Stay Where the Sky Is the Main Attraction
When you stay at Green Elephant Uis Cottages, you’re not just visiting Namibia — you’re travelling beyond Earth. The celestial dome above Uis is your nightly show, free and infinite.
🌿 Green Elephant Uis Cottages
Boutique self-catering in the wild heart of Damaraland.
Where the stars shine brighter — and so do you.