Category: Botswana

Kubu Konquered

Kubu Konquered

| July 13, 2011 | 4 Replies

Kubu a rocky outcrop of giant Baobabs surrounded by the Magadigadi pans, the greatest salt pans in the world. The island is surrounded by a blue sea of water and pink flamingos feeding in the soda rich pans. In winter the waters recede leaving an eye blinding white surface with mirages shimmering as far as […]

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Magkadigkadi Mud Monsters

Magkadigkadi Mud Monsters

| September 9, 2010 | 1 Reply

Kubu island, a huge rocky outcrop in the middle of a huge salt pan , apparently the largest salt pan in the world, sitting in the middle of the Kalahari. Last time I was there was in a 4×4 and at this time of year it should be dry, the biggest problem the dust and sand traps!

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