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A Baobab full of light

At OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, a nine-meter-tall, glittering baobab tree transforms the arrival into a moment of true comfort.

ProjectOverview

A nine-meter-tall, brilliantly white sparkling baobab tree welcomes travelers at OR Tambo International Airport. A luminous landmark by MK Illumination – atmospheric, inviting, and a long-standing tradition at the gateway to South Africa.

  • Nine-meter high light experience

  • Brilliant white sparkling ambiance

  • Benches to linger

  • Tradition at OR Tambo Airport

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ProjectDetails

  1. 01

    TASK

    Arrive without arriving

    Those stepping from wintry hemispheres into the hot South African summer often miss the festive moment. An airport is a place of transit – rarely a place that invites one to linger and emotionally greets guests.

  2. 02

    SOLUTION

    A landmark of light

    MK Illumination staged a nine-meter-tall, brilliantly white sparkling baobab tree – a symbolic light experience at the heart of the airport. Beneath it, benches invite you to pause for a moment in the atmospheric Christmas ambiance.

  3. 03

    RESULT

    Tradition that shines

    The significant Baobab Tree has long been an integral part of the festive season at OR Tambo Airport. It enhances the quality of stay, shapes the site's profile, and transforms the gateway to South Africa into a place of true comfort.

At a Glance

A light experience that welcomes travelers, enhances the quality of stay, and makes the gateway to South Africa unmistakable – year after year.

  • 9m

    Height of the illuminated baobab tree

  • Full-Service

    Concept, implementation, support

  • Brilliant white

    Sparkling Christmas ambiance

  • Tradition

    Integral part of the season

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A tree that welcomes

Brilliant white, nine meters high, full of festive atmosphere – the baobab tree by MK Illumination at OR Tambo International Airport in pictures.

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Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa