Ancient baobab trees
Makgadikgadi, Nxai & Nata
Gnarled baobabs cling to the granite island, iconic against the surrounding salt pan
Out & About SA lists 5 things to do in Kubu Island/Lekhubu, in the Makgadikgadi, Nxai & Nata. They span Nature / Scenic, Museum / Heritage and Landmark / Sightseeing. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Botswana things to do guide.
Ancient stone walls
Makgadikgadi, Nxai & Nata
Semicircular dry-stone walls linked to early Iron Age and Great Zimbabwe-era cultures
Granite rock island
Makgadikgadi, Nxai & Nata
A rocky outcrop rising from the flat white expanse of Sowa Pan in the Makgadikgadi
National Monument and sacred site
Makgadikgadi, Nxai & Nata
A registered national monument regarded as a sacred place by local Bakalanga people
Salt pan sunsets and stargazing
Makgadikgadi, Nxai & Nata
The pan's flat horizon delivers dramatic sunsets and exceptional night skies