DRUM ROCKS

These rocks are called "drum stones" because of the echo produced when they are struck. For the local people, this sacred place was used during the rites of passage to adulthood for young boys. It was said that people who refused to believe in it would never come out again. It is still customary for the traveler to greet the rocks before continuing his journey. Nearby, a huge baobab tree, whose hollow trunk can shelter several people, is considered a magic tree that protects travelers from wild animals.