Kubu Island, known locally as Lekhubu, rises from the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana, offering a landscape unlike anywhere else in the country. This dry granite outcrop, about 10 metres high and one kilometre across, is dotted with unusual baobab and African chestnut trees, their shapes standing out against the wide, white plains. Visitors can explore the rocky terrain and climb the boulders for panoramic views over the surrounding salt pans, which appear endless in the dry season and transform into shallow wetlands after rain, attracting migratory birds and herds of zebras and wildebeest. The island is steeped in history, with traces of prehistoric humans and fossilised guano visible on its rocks. Its remote location ensures minimal light pollution, making night-time stargazing a remarkable experience.