The legend of the African Baobab is in the story of a tree that wished to be the greatest tree in Africa. The wise spirit heard its request, reached down from the sky and pulled the tree from the earth and placed it upside-down. Now it said, I have made you unique.

In return, you will grow strong and become an African land mark, known as the tree of life and many will prosper from your growth. The African Baobab is one of the world’s hardiest trees, thriving in even the most arid environment. It is also the tree under which some Africans traditionally meet to decide issues of common concern.

For many indigenous tribes it is the embodiment of wisdom, reverence, teaching, respect, leadership, longevity, health and life. The name Baobab means “The time when man began” and it is therefore no wonder that the San people associate it with the origins of creation.