Did you know that both of these trees belong to the Aloe genus, despite having quite distinct appearances?
Baobabs are well-known for their impressive wide and bulbous trunks, which can store water, grow up to 80 feet tall, and live for up to 1,000 years. They are found throughout Africa, but are most commonly found in the dry savannas of southern Africa.
On the other hand, Kokerboom trees, also known as quiver trees, have slender trunks with spiky leaves on top. They can grow up to 40 feet tall and 500 years old and are found in the Namib Desert of southwestern Africa.
Both baobabs and kokerboom trees are essential to the people and animals of Africa.
Both baobabs and kokerboom trees are essential to the people and animals of Africa.
Baobabs provide food and water for animals, and their leaves can be used to make medicine.
Kokerboom trees are used to make quivers for arrows.
Additionally, these trees are popular tourist destinations, with people coming from all over the world to see them and learn about their cultural and historical significance.
'On The Edge"
"Noordkaap koker"
"Up"
"Old Timer"
"Silent"
"Baines Baobabs"
"Upwards"
"Time is running out"
"Kruger Oldie"
"Waiting"
"Daar was Koker's....."
"Creative Koker"
"The Struggle"
"Old Timer"
"standing Firm"
"Purple Stars"
"Lonely Koker"
"Life"
"Oranjerivier Kelders Kakemas"
"Fist Koker Ever 2001"
"From Below"
"Augrabies Reception"
"Tweeling"
"Daar was Koker's.....2"
"Late Afternoon"
"Solitaire Ending"
"Golden Hour"
"Look Up"
"Ashes"
