Kubu (Botswana)

I really liked Kubu Island. Firstly, because it's mystical. It's an island consisting of a granite rock in the centre of an expanse which is liable to flooding (or already flooded depending on the season), the Makgadikgadi Pan. This former salt lake, now evaporated and has left dry, white plains which surround this island, planted with baobabs; quite frankly the scenery is magnificent.

The island is holy to the Khoe people who lived in the region before the arrival of the Bantu people (from northern Africa), then European settlers. Prehistoric flints and pieces of pottery have been found here, bearing witness to a very early human presence. 

The camp is really rustic, but it's managed by the local Khoe village. You can go for a stroll in the bush with a local guide, who will explain how the plants are used and will direct you to friendly armadillos around the camp (who aren't too shy)! It's a really good idea to stop and camp there.