The versatile Baobab tree.

The Baobab tree is a classic African tree which is dotted around the landscape, some specimens are absolutely gigantic with truly massive girths. These giants can live to a thousand years old, mature trees can be a valuable source of water because they store large volumes in their trunks. Their branches spread out horizontally and many birds make their homes in these trees. They also provide a valuable source of medicine and food for African people. We have on occasions collected the fruit of these trees with Mas our bird guide, he uses them as a digestive supplement because they are an important source of fibre.