Kubu Island and the Ancient Salt Crust

Day four in Gweta takes us onto the Makgadikgadi Pans to visit Kubu Island, a baobab-covered rock in the middle of the salt. We discuss the logistics of driving on the crust, the history of the stone walls, and what it costs to explore this ancient lakebed. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Botswana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Botswana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Botswana Travel Podcast with Kabelo Molefe. Kabelo Molefe is in Gweta, Botswana. Places in this episode: Kubu Island, Sowa Pan, Ntwetwe Pan, Cross Roads Restaurant, Co-op Store, Planet Baobab, Jack's Camp, The Daily Grind Cafe + Kitchen. Covered: Kubu Island visit, San heritage and stone walls, Pans driving logistics, Local dining costs, SIM registration advice. Chapters:00:00 Gweta Lodge02:37 Cross Roads Restaurant07:58 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BotswanaTravel #MakgadikgadiPans #KubuIsland #Gweta #BaobabTrees #SanHeritage #SaltPanAdventure #BotswanaWildlife #DrySeason #AfricanSafari #TravelOnABudget #CentralDistrict #NaturePhotography #AncientHistory #RoadTripBotswana #SustainableTravel #ExploreBotswana #DesertLandscape https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/botswana/