Stories about the African Tree of Life
Makuleke Concession in the northern part of the Kruger National Park in South Africa hosts some of the most beautiful and magnificent baobabs in the country. Hans-Jürgen Keck, a passionate Continue Reading →
In former times baobabs were used for shelter, water storage or as prisons in Namibia, Botsuana, and other countries. At the International Tourism Fair (ITB) in Berlin, I met Dulang Continue Reading →
Baobabs are widespread in Zambia, traditionally protected and played a major role in the animistic belief in spirits. They grow mainly along the Zambezi and Luangwa rivers. Manfred Schumacher shared Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
English text is ‘work in progress’ – to be published soon!
Many moons ago the gods planted the Baobab in their best intention in the Congo basin.
While on the road in the Southern African region with my motorbike I discovered that various explanations or myths exist in the different countries of why the Baobab looks the Continue Reading →