Makgadikgadi Salt Pans & Nxai Pan National Park · Botswana
Planet Baobab Pans Sleep Out
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Planet Baobab is a quirky and unique desert oasis located in the "Baobab Capital of the World," where ancient baobab trees dominate the landscape. Situated on the edge of the boundless Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, this camp offers a truly unforgettable African experience. Guests can choose to stay in basic but Afro-chic Bakalanga Huts or camp under the stars.
The lodge boasts the largest and coolest swimming pool in the Kalahari, a funky bar serving pan-African cuisine, and opportunities to interact with locals. It has been recognized by Lonely Planet as one of the "top 10 most extraordinary places to stay in the world," offering a blend of adventure, cultural immersion, and relaxation in a truly remote and awe-inspiring setting.
Highlights
- •Located in the "Baobab Capital of the World" amidst ancient baobab trees.
- •Voted one of the top 10 most extraordinary places to stay in the world by Lonely Planet.
- •Largest and coolest swimming pool in the Kalahari.
- •Opportunities for cultural immersion with local Batswana people.
- •Diverse range of activities from quad biking to baobab bushwalks and game drives.
Why stay here
- •Experience the vast remoteness of the Makgadikgadi Pans and Kalahari Desert.
- •Sleep out under the stars during dry season quad bike expeditions.
- •Unique Afro-chic Bakalanga Huts.
- •Conservation efforts supporting the Makgadikgadi-Nxai Pans Conservation Initiative.
- •Affordable and accessible safari experience.
Facilities
- •18 thatched huts (8 twin Bakalanga, 7 twin Baobab, 3 Bakalanga Family) with air-conditioning
- •6 camping spaces with shared bathroom facilities
- •3 overland camping sites
- •Ensuite bathrooms with indoor showers in huts
- •Largest swimming pool in the Kalahari
- •Funky bar and restaurant with a la carte menu
- •Quirky tea garden designed by local artists
- •Massage treatments (additional cost)
- •Wi-Fi available
- •Battery charging facilities in main guest area & guest rooms
- •Child-friendly policy (all ages welcome, child rates apply to 18 and under)
- •DBB (dinner, bed, and breakfast) included for hut accommodation
- •Road transfers available
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