No tree in Africa embodies the spirit of Africa more than the baobab with its bulbous branches and gnarled bark.
Otherwise known as Africa's 'big tree', the baobab is revered in African culture for many different reasons.
Baobabs are actually succulents and consist of 80% moisture, making them among the most useful plants to both animals and humans.


With their own distinct ecosystem, baobabs swarm with life as they provide shelter and sustenance for various creatures.Elephants browse the leaves and strip the bark for food and moisture.
Baboons feast on the fruits of the tree and birds and bees nest in the holes of the trunk since most of the old trees are hollow inside.
Fruit bats and bush babies pollinate the flowers that only last for twenty-four hours before falling to the ground to become food for various antelope species.The Largest Baobab tree in the world is the Sunland's Boabab situated in Limpopo South Africa which has been turned into a railway sleeper pub and accommodates up to 60 people.