Baines Baobabs
Baines Baobabs
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Jolijn v
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • Couples
We definitely would not recommend staying at this campsite. Upon arrival, we were swarmed by hundreds of flies and other stinging insects, making it impossible to enjoy the site. We ended up staying in the car to avoid them and decided it was best to leave. When we mentioned this at the entrance, there was no understanding of our situation, and we were told to find alternative accommodation, despite having paid for two days of park entry and one night of camping.
Additionally, the booking process was frustrating; I initially had contact with Godairone, who suddenly stopped responding. After a few weeks, my boyfriend contacted her and surprisingly we immediately got a reply. Overall, we really recommend not staying on this overpriced campsite.
Additionally, the booking process was frustrating; I initially had contact with Godairone, who suddenly stopped responding. After a few weeks, my boyfriend contacted her and surprisingly we immediately got a reply. Overall, we really recommend not staying on this overpriced campsite.
Written September 17, 2024
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SAWENDYJOHN
Port Elizabeth, South Africa35 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
Camp site Nr 2 at Baines baobabs, 2 nights.
Second visit. This place is not an easy drive, quite thick sand, need a good 4x4. We towed a trailer and got stuck, but the detour much easier than the old track.
3 campsites, about a km apart each. Nr 1 best view on boababs with spectacular sunsets. A primitive bucket shower and toilet is provided, but no water or electricity. You need to be fully self sufficient.
But the reward is absolute solitude, sunsets and stars to die for.
Will I be back, I want to keep this for myself and come back every year!
Second visit. This place is not an easy drive, quite thick sand, need a good 4x4. We towed a trailer and got stuck, but the detour much easier than the old track.
3 campsites, about a km apart each. Nr 1 best view on boababs with spectacular sunsets. A primitive bucket shower and toilet is provided, but no water or electricity. You need to be fully self sufficient.
But the reward is absolute solitude, sunsets and stars to die for.
Will I be back, I want to keep this for myself and come back every year!
Written September 5, 2016
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Pieterger
Stellenbosch, South Africa11 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
The feature is of course the trees. They are magnificent.
One must however be aware that the road to the trees is heavily sanded and only for experienced off-roaders with a 4X4
One must however be aware that the road to the trees is heavily sanded and only for experienced off-roaders with a 4X4
Written September 17, 2014
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Ashby de la Zouch, UK106 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
This is a review for the campsite in Baines Baobab.
We were lucky to have the campsite no1, which is exactly opposite the famous seven sisters. (There are a few more campsites, all far away and apart from each other). If you are looking for a magic place to stay for a night in the absolute wilderness and with no human presence, this is the one! Private, remote, peaceful. Magnificent sunset. Owls and jackals howling around us. This was our favourite campsite in Botswana!
This is a campsite that you need to have water, food, fire wood etc with you. There is only a long drop and a bucket shower. You need to book well ahead in advance, as there are very few places (we booked 12 months in advance and got the no1!)
A truly magnificent experience.
We were lucky to have the campsite no1, which is exactly opposite the famous seven sisters. (There are a few more campsites, all far away and apart from each other). If you are looking for a magic place to stay for a night in the absolute wilderness and with no human presence, this is the one! Private, remote, peaceful. Magnificent sunset. Owls and jackals howling around us. This was our favourite campsite in Botswana!
This is a campsite that you need to have water, food, fire wood etc with you. There is only a long drop and a bucket shower. You need to book well ahead in advance, as there are very few places (we booked 12 months in advance and got the no1!)
A truly magnificent experience.
Written August 14, 2014
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Andrew S
Skukuza, South Africa1,119 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
We camped for one night at Baines Baobabs, it was our second visit there, the first was 10 years ago, the campsite is basic but has a bucket shower system and a long drop toilet system but the location is spectacular. The road to get to Baines Baobabs was quite corrugated and has thick sand in a few places but generally not too difficult, the pans around Baines Baobabs cannot be driven after lots of rain so make sure before you go. The Baobabs themselves are spectacular and can be visited in a few hours or you can camp close by. we loved camping there as it is isolated with almost no people nearby, great for photography and star trails, In July it gets quite cold at Night so be prepared, I will definitely return one day.
Written February 25, 2017
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Malcolm B
Sydney, Australia241 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
The initial idea of spending a day to travel out to view a set of trees was not at all inspiring, however I soon realised it was not just about a tree or two. Firstly, they are a group of 7 baobab trees which is unusual in itself. The trees are very old and are more recently (1860's) associated with European travel within seriously remote Botswana. Secondly, the salt pans are a typical example of where much of the water travelling into Botswana ends up. Worth a visit if you are there during the drier months. Thirdly, we saw lots of animals (especially giraffes) along the way as it was April and there was still plenty of vegetation around.
We were the only visitors during the morning, which was convenient as there are no amenities, only 7 trees and a lot of salt pan! We arrived, took photos of baobabs, baobab fruit with insects, us with baobabs, ate lunch prepared by our guides and departed. An interesting place, however it is a long trip from anywhere. Make sure that whole journey and not just the destination is worth the travel.
We were the only visitors during the morning, which was convenient as there are no amenities, only 7 trees and a lot of salt pan! We arrived, took photos of baobabs, baobab fruit with insects, us with baobabs, ate lunch prepared by our guides and departed. An interesting place, however it is a long trip from anywhere. Make sure that whole journey and not just the destination is worth the travel.
Written May 15, 2014
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Marlynne P
Salt Lake City, UT754 contributions
Nov 2012 • Couples
We drove out to the 2000 year old trees that stood like sentinels in the desert. The quiet energy of this place is amazing. I was so glad we took the long drive.
Written February 12, 2013
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monkeyhoney52
23 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
Having read about these incredible trees we just had to go and see, nothing could have prepared us for the vast area these trees command. The trip from Nxai Pan camp was an experience as the 'road' is very changeable from bumpy track to sand then across the salt pan. Amazing experience, not to be missed.
Written June 21, 2015
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111HelenGo
Prague, Czech Republic125 contributions
Combined visit from Maun on a daytrip. Hardly 2hrs drive and even on a long weekend very peaceful and quiet. The scenery is amazing. These baobabs are really worth the visit as is the Nxai national park. Having visited many national parks in Southern Africa, and reading the books on this, I was surprised to see so much game, plenty of antilope, giraffe and zebra, and even lions. Really worth the visit. And for an affordable price if you stay in Maun.
Written June 4, 2014
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Jeroen H
Heemstede, The Netherlands32 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Just visited the lower part of Nxai to visit the trees. Very worthwhile drive across sandy roads and plains. Recommended stop between maun and gweta.
Written August 16, 2019
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How does one book a campsite at Baines Baobabs ? We are a group of 8 people with two cars
Written April 23, 2018
Baines Baobabs is a remote dry pan with unique and untouched nature. There are no campsites in the vicinity - there is no water supply, drainage facilities or services. In my opinion it is not a place to stay for more that a few hours during which time you can soak up the natural beauty, observe Oryx and admire the trees for which the area is famous. I would highly recommend that you do some research and book a stay at an established safari camp nearby and make a day excursion.
Written April 23, 2018
Hello is it possible to do meerkat tours from baines baobab?
Written August 20, 2016
willienorval
Pretoria, South Africa
I need the GPS co-ordinates for the Baines Baobab camp site
Written July 11, 2016
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