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Metro Newspaper (1,5mb PDF)
in the UK.
The Sunland ‘Big Baobab’ is in Modjadjiskloof in Limpopo
Province, South Africa and is famous internationally for being the widest
of its species in the world. Africa is symbolised by these magnificent
trees. The Sunland Big Baobab is carbon dated to be around 6000 years
old. The Sunland Baobab has even made the front page of the Wall Street
Journal!
When baobabs become a thousand years old, they begin to hollow inside.
In the Big Baobab this has resulted in wonderful caverns and caves, where
the world famous Baobab Tree Bar and Wine Cellar now amaze visitors. The
tree bar can accommodate more than 60 people!
Click on '360º gallery' above for stunning 360º x 360º views!
Five gorgeous thatched jungalows with open air en-suite bathrooms accommodate 17 people. Have a shower under the glorious southern night sky and its millions of African stars! This is complimented by a kitchen, lounge and dining room in a rondawel. The treehouse and pool with the ‘bush spa’ or ‘tickle tank’ on the sundeck have constant hot water and make enjoyment of the Big Baobab extra special.
Forthcoming attractions include a long awaited pub and restaurant.
Doug and Heather van Heerden bought the farm in 1990 and cleared half, planting mangoes and Palm trees. The tree is important both historically and ecologically and is home to many animals and birds, as well as providing food for many others. The van Heerdens fiercely protect the tree and the surroundings – woe betide anyone who doesn’t share their views!
Doug, being a motorbike fanatic his whole life, has built some exciting off road tracks for motorbikes and quad bikes on the farm. One is an 11km track criss-crossing Sunland farm (110 ha) and incorporating a tricky, seasonal river.
Bring your own bike or hire a quad from us and have some extreme fun.
Rates:
Self-catering accommodation R250.00 p.p.p.n
Kids under 12 half price, under 3 free
Catering: Full Board R400.00 per person per day including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day visitors to the tree: R10.00 per person. Kids free!!
Quads:
4x Honda 250cc TRX R200.00 per hour
4x 50cc kids quads R50 for 10 laps, R100 for 30 laps
Residents: Own bike farm tracks are free.
Non – Residents: Own bikes R30.00 per day
Outrides: Guided excursions +- 100km
woo haaa!
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