Kasane Baobab Prison Tree
Baobab Prison Tree
A huge baobab in central Kasane with a hollow trunk. In colonial times it was reportedly used as a temporary prison cell for detainees.
This old baobab stands by the main road in Kasane, near the police station. Its thick trunk is hollow, and local tradition holds that during the colonial era prisoners were briefly locked inside the hollow, which is why it's known as the 'Prison Tree'. There is a fence and an information board around the tree. Entry is free, and a visit takes about ten minutes. It's an easy stop for a bit of shopping in town or on the way to the border crossing.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Chobe River Cruise
- Sedudu Island
- Impalila Island
- Chobe National Park
- Kazungula Bridge
- Senyati Safari Camp
- Kasane Forest Reserve
- Chobe Riverfront