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Tsumkwe Holboom

Posted on 29. January 2015 by Heike Pander — Leave a reply

This is an intriguing specimen of the Baobab family! Tsumkwe Holboom resides nearby the capitol city of the San people in the North-East of Namibia not far from the border Continue Reading →

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Dreaming of Baobabs – Outapi

Posted on 28. January 2015 by Heike Pander — Leave a reply

Yes this town helps to fulfill not only this. One could even say you can dream underneath a huge and hollow Baobab! Outapi is the home town of many Baobabs Continue Reading →

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Baobabs at Epupa Falls

Posted on 28. January 2015 by Heike Pander — Leave a reply

Dry, rough and wild – this is the north of Namibia and in the midst of it reside incredible Baobabs at Epupa Falls. The falls are fed by the Kunene Continue Reading →

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Namushasha Baobabs

Posted on 28. January 2015 by Heike Pander — Leave a reply
Twin-Baobab, Heike Pander

Namushasha is a perfect location for Baobabs with an appealing name apparently derived from a fairy tale and tailor-made for Baobabs. It is located in northern Namibia, about 20 kilometers Continue Reading →

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Baobab-Motorbiketour

Posted on 7. January 2015 by Heike Pander — Leave a reply

I was desperate to see Baobabs – as many as possible. I used some “time off” in 2010 to travel with my husband on two motorbikes to Africa. We intended Continue Reading →

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Baobabs, Sammy & Sophia Passaportis

Posted on 5. January 2015 by Heike Pander — Leave a reply

Sammy (6 years) and her younger sister Sophia (4 years) live in Zimbabwe. Their Granny is a phantastic artist and she provides space for them and other kids for their Continue Reading →

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Baobab, Andrew “Roogs” Arkwright

Posted on 5. January 2015 by Heike Pander — Leave a reply

Andrew “Roogs” Arkwright is a person with special needs. He was born in Zimbabwe. For approximately six months each year he lives in Mana Pools with his family and works Continue Reading →

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Baobab, Rozanne Tunmer

Posted on 5. January 2015 by Heike Pander — 4 Comments ↓

Rozanne Tunmer lives in Harare. She is a great artist and loves the fauna & flora of this world – particularly of the Southern African Region. Her heart is with Continue Reading →

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Baobabs: Uninvited Visitors…

Posted on 22. August 2014 by Heike Pander — 9 Comments ↓

Uninvited visitors like lice tend to infest Baobabs – particularly when they are kept outdoors. There are several ways to cope with these little “pests”. I have not yet tested Continue Reading →

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Baobabs: Darlings leaves and canopy…

Posted on 17. August 2014 by Heike Pander — Leave a reply

Baobabs love direct sunlight on the window sill in the living room. They sprout leaves once the days tend to get longer in February. To support the process do not Continue Reading →

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Baobabs – from Seeds…

Posted on 12. August 2014 by Heike Pander — 2 Comments ↓
Baobab Fruit and Seeds

… to giants. However, to get a giant from seeds takes some time. If you intend to grow your own Baobab from seeds you have several options to get them. Continue Reading →

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Baobab-Seedlings: grow…

Posted on 10. August 2014 by Heike Pander — 6 Comments ↓

… your own! If you are a proud owner of Baobabs on your window sill, the balcony or patio, you are in the lucky position to produce seedlings or saplings Continue Reading →

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Video: “Baobabs – why they look the way they do…”

A short video with an attempt to explain why they look the way they do... To watch click on the photo, please.

Video: “Baobabs – a little introduction”

A short video introduction with basic information about Baobabs. To watch click on the photo, please.

“Baobabs – Icons of the Savannah”

Publication available in English and German. For more information click on the photo, please.

Photo Presentation: “Baobabs – Giants of the Savannah”

Photo Live Presentation about Baobabs in the Southern African Region. For more information click on the photo, please.

Photo Presentation: “Travel Acquaintances”

Photo-Live-Presentation about my Motorbike-Tour in the Southern African Region - including photographs and stories of baobabs and animals. For more information click on the photo, please.

Motorbike Adventure

"Not all went as planned. A journey through Southern Africa." MotorradAbenteuer, Ausgabe 2/2012 ma-logo-frei

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