By: Limpopo-Lipadi | Date: Aug 14, 2025 | Community A few months ago, MOTSE was asked to inspect the mobile maternity unit at the Tsetsebjwe clinic, where local women receive pregnancy check-ups from trained nurses. The unit was in alarming condition — with large holes in the floor and walls, creating serious risks for both patients and staff. After exploring repair options, it became clear the structure was beyond saving. MOTSE stepped...
The beauty of the night sky
Posted on Fri January 3, 2025.
If you look at the photos of landscape photographer and co-owner Alessandro, one way of responding is to remind yourself to pay better attention to the beauty of the ever-changing sky over Limpopo-Lipadi.
Read what Alessandro has to say about that:
“Last September, I planned my visit to Limpopo-Lipadi exactly during the days of New Moon. The Reserve lies in a semi-desert area with no light pollution and with usually very dry conditions, especially in the winter months. As a result, the conditions are perfect for stargazing and night photography.
The night sky here is simply amazing and contemplating its beauty is an incredible experience. As soon as your eyes get used to the dark, more and more stars appear and after a few minutes the Milky Way shines in the southern sky among thousands of stars. Moreover, one of the highlights of the Reserve are the beautiful and huge baobabs, some of them probably 600-700 years (or more) old.
With all this in mind, I set out with the intention of shooting the Milky Way above one of the baobabs, at a time when also the colorful Galactic Center is visible, towards the Sagittarius constellation. The four images shown here are the result of that evening. Another special experience that the Reserve can offer, in total freedom and without time restrictions.”
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