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Northern Cape Tourism Service Excellence Awards
An annual recognition event that celebrates outstanding contributions to tourism in the Northern Cape. The Carnarvon Astro Guides were recognized as winners, indicating that individuals or teams can be nominated or selected for this award.
Carnarvon Astro Guides Win Big at Northern Cape Tourism Service Excellence Awards
Places
Northern Cape
Reference
https://www.sarao.ac.za/news-category/astro-tour-guides/
Public Open Days at Carnarvon
Events hosted by SARAO that allow the public and school learners to visit the MeerKAT telescope site in Carnarvon, learn about radio astronomy, and engage with scientists and staff. These are educational and community outreach events.
SARAO hosts more than 80 members of the public and school learners at another Public Open Day Carnarvon
Astro Tourism Enterprise Development Initiative
A new opportunity for young entrepreneurs in the Karoo to develop business ideas related to astro-tourism, supported by SARAO and partner organizations. It aims to foster sustainable local economic growth through astronomy-based tourism ventures.
Astro Tourism Enterprise Development: A New Horizon for Young Entrepreneurs in the Karoo
Astro Tour Guides Programme
A training and development programme that prepares individuals to become certified guides for astro-tourism in the Northern Cape and Karoo regions. Participants receive training in astronomy, storytelling, and visitor engagement, culminating in graduation and certification.
Watch – Six Astro tour guides graduate: Dr Anton Binneman
