Planet Baobab
Planet Baobab, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana

The accommodation at Planet Baobab is truly original, reflecting the traditional building methods of the original inhabitants of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana. Why not try something different? If you are on your way to the Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana, make Planet Baobab near Gweta part of your itinerary, unique and affordable luxury lodge on Makgadigadi Pans at Gweta in Botswana

Accomodation

Guests will be put up in the authentic styled Bakalanga huts of the Bushmen. These huts are super luxurious with complete ensuite bathrooms and comfortable beds. Visitors to Planet Baobab are also welcome to pitch up their tent, and start a barbecue next door. One thing is for sure - anything goes at Planet Baobab, where everyone has a completely relaxed attitude. And for those that are camping - there are showers and ablution facilities available as well.

Rooms

Baobab Huts

The traditional grass huts at Planet Baobab are constructed in the manner used by the first inhabitants of the Makgadikgadi – the Bushmen of Botswana. These huts are not en suite, but you are guaranteed a very comfortable night’ sleep on two single traditional mopane and cow hide beds.

BaKalanga Huts

The Bakalanga mud huts are en suite and equipped with linen. The interiors of these huts reflect what Planet Baobab is about: true creativity. The walls are smeared with cow-dung in traditional Botswana style, and adorned with art made with natural pigments found in the many termite mounds in the area. The Huts are roomy clean places to sleep with mosquito nets, en-suite bathroom, safe, table and chairs all set among a group of towering Baobab trees.

Camping

If you want to sleep in your own tent, Planet Baobab has lovely shaded camping sites, each with braai area and shared ablution blocks.

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45moniqued
Meercats and baobab trees!
Awesome baobab trees in every direction you are watching. Lodges were lovely round huts, nicely decorated at the outside, African interior. Good beds. Lovely breakfast, even more lovely lunch and...
September 1, 2025
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IndiaCairns
What a quirky place
We were recommended Planet Baobab by friends and what a quirky little place. We camped here for 2 x nights and the facilities were beautifully maintained and very clean. We loved the Baobab's and...
July 31, 2025
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nyaschere
The most magical experience - do not miss it!
The highlight of our family's 5 week trip around Southern Africa, the overnight quad bike trip was truly special. We had a safari bus transfer through the bush to view and interact with a meerkat...
July 31, 2025
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