📜 Kubu Island is a rocky outcrop in Botswana's Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. 🔍 The name "Kubu" means "large rock" in Kalanga or "Hippo" in Tswana. # Why Go 🏞️ Offers panoramic views across vast plains ✨ Excellent spot for uninterrupted stargazing 📜 Features rich geological and archaeological history 🐾 Home to smaller mammals, birds, and reptiles 🌳 Camp among ancient baobabs # Why Avoid 🚗 Requires a 4-wheel drive vehicle for access 🌧️ Roads become muddy after rain 🏕️ Camping is self-sufficient with basic long drop ablutions # Tips 🙏 Respect the island's sacred status to locals ⛺ Book camping through the Gaing O Community Trust 🎒 Bring all necessary supplies, as there is no water or firewood 🗺️ Use off-road navigation, ask for local directions