What happens when baobab trees and granite come together? Well, meet Kubu Island. The breath-taking grouping of granite outcrop, African chestnut trees, and baobab trees. With the Makgakgadi salt pans as its bed. Kubu island majestically sprouts out of the flatbed to leave viewers awed. Its wave-rounded granite pebbles can’t help but point to the prehistoric lake that was. The Makgakgadi salt pans are what is left of a prehistoric great lake that dried up about 10 000 years ago. Adding to the island's charm are the fossilised droppings (guano) of water birds on the rocks. archaeologists have found stone-age tools and ancient ruins.
Kubu Island is locally known as Lekhubu which means a high place. The Name Kubu most probably comes from the Kalanga word meaning ‘large rock’. Though most seem to attribute it to the Tswana word meaning ‘hippopotamus’. They use the Tswana definition to denote that the boulders look like hippos’ backs. The name also points to the time the lake was alive and hippos littered the island.
The beauty of Kubu Island is mesmerizing. It’s not surprising that many photographers and videographers have the Island on their bucket list. Hours of shooting pass quickly as you try and capture the beauty around you.
The Island has a lot of baobab and African chestnut trees. Some are twisted incredibly. The mix of the trees and stone against the salt flats of the pan offers some highly sought-after views. During the day it might be too hot to do anything but the sunset and sunrise will spoil you for choice in what to capture.
In this video, you will discover interesting facts about this amazing beautiful Botswana place.
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