The World’s Only Pub
That’s Inside a Tree
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Sometimes the name of a pub describes exactly what it is. So it is with the Big Baobab Bar in Limpopo Province, South Africa.
The “Big Baobab” of the Big Baobab Bar refers to the type and size of a tree. The Baobab tree is native to Madagascar and found sprinkled throughout arid regions of southern Africa. It is colloquially referred to as the Upside Down Tree because in the dry season, when the Baobab sheds its leafs, the branches resemble a tree’s underground roots. A baobab can store massive amounts of water in its trunk—up to 120,000 litres (32,000 gallons) of it—and so grows to a massive size. Unlike your typical deciduous tree that grows in seasonal concentric circles, Baobabs grow in chunky spurts that often lead to hollow areas inside the tree.
Which brings us to the “Bar” of the Big Baobab Bar. In the hollow area inside one particular Baobab tree on the Sunland Baobab Estate near Modjadjiskloof, South Africa, the owners have constructed an entire tavern!
The Big Baobab Bar has everything you might find in a traditional British pub—draught beer, bar stools, a dartboard—except maybe your typical pub doesn’t have this many ants. The pub even has a telephone and can accommodate more than 50 patrons. Coolest of all, literally, is the lower level of the interior tree cavern where the moisture and darkness naturally keep the beer cold.
In addition to its arboreal bar, Sunland Baobab runs a treehouse restaurant. They also offer overnight accommodations in A-frame bungalows (or “jungalows” as they call them) for a mere R250 (US$35, €25). There’s a swimming pool on the grounds, as well as quad biking trails.
So next your travels take you to northwestern South Africa go out on a limb, spend a few nights at Sunland Baobab, and enjoy a cold one in the world’s only pub that’s inside a tree.
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March 23rd, 2011at 10:32 pm(#)
This is fantastic! It is so crazy to think about the things that people will travel long distances for these days. I find that people love being able to say they saw something so unique, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, because it enables people to travel to places they may have never considered before. Places such as these are changing the face of travel into a more unique experience, allowing for other types of travel than the mainstream, touristy itineraries most often thought of.
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March 23rd, 2011at 5:36 pm(#)
such a unique story and design; this is definitely a step-up above the competition even compared to NY and Boston Pubs by far! A true natural setting that brings out the creative side in almost everyone. If someone is looking for a rustic experience, this would be my top choice to refer them to!
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March 21st, 2011at 6:10 am(#)
This is soo cool !! I really enjoyed reading this. Thanks so much for your photos! Good Design !
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March 11th, 2011at 10:26 am(#)
Twitter: BennieBarca
Awesome pub, magnificent location, when I’m in the neighbourhood I will definitely visit
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May 25th, 2010at 5:30 am(#)
I agree! What a brilliant idea! I love it!
Great pics! Thanks for sharing.
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March 15th, 2010at 12:10 pm(#)
Hi there got to my family friendly photo website
http://visualsenses.smugmug.com/Travel-Tourism-Countries/Goregous-South-Africa/NORTHERN-Province-PONDORO/7539936_cY35o#486533200_r6iep
here you can see all about this tree and a link to the actual site. “Come and see the largest Baobab in the world”
it was awesome we enjoyed our time very much!
Don’t forget to also go and see the “MUJAJI RAINQUEEN FOREST” very close to there as shown in my photo gallery. It is world unque with all the Cycade trees up to 14m all ages 2-4MILLION years! Awesome, safe nearly always empty of tourists.
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October 2nd, 2009at 8:59 am(#)
Twitter: vagabondstory
Great post!! What an amazing idea/pub!
I will be in South Africa next year for the World Cup… I think I will make it a point to head to this pub while there.
Thanks for sharing!
Grant
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March 10th, 2009at 9:51 am(#)
Twitter: wandering_j
Oh, this is amazing! I’m even willing to put up with the ants for a pint there … great find!
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March 10th, 2009at 8:30 am(#)
Hi Nik:
They do have a site, though it isn’t that great. Click on “LEARN MORE” above.
If you are actually in South Africa trying to find it, the town of Modjadjiskloof is rather small and there are signs all over the main street for the Sunland Baobab.
Thanks for the kind words.
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March 10th, 2009at 8:10 am(#)
Very-cool-stuff spotted! Great find, tks for this!
I do wish they have a site or something.. I wonder what’s the “address” on the tree in which the site sits.. heh
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