The Toyota 1000 Desert Race has been taking place for over 35 years on an annual basis and is the biggest off-road race in Africa. It usually takes place at the end of June every year and attracts competitors from all of Southern Africa. With it's growing popularity it draws in over 120,000 spectators with audiences arriving from the surrounding countries as well as overseas.
The competition is 1000 km and spread over 3 days, taking place between 22 and 24 June this year. It is held in Jwaneng, situated about 120km west of Gaborone which is home to one of the richest diamond mines in the world run by Debswana, a partnership between De Beers and the Botswanan government.
If you are planning on joining us for the 1000km Desert Race this year do book your accommodation ahead of time to guarantee your spot.
Quench your thirst for adventure on a 3-hour safari game drive rich with African wildlife. Have the opportunity for unique wildlife encounters in Chobe National Park, home to a variety of big game species including elephants, lions, buffaloes, and more.
On this full-day tour you’ll go on a boat trip on the Chobe River and a game drive in Chobe National Park. The park is well known for its elephants and variety of animal species.
Discover one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls, on a day trip from Kasane. Appreciate why locals call the falls "The Smoke That Thunders" as you visit different viewpoints. Explore local markets and the Victoria Falls Rainforest.
Visit the famous and only rock paintings in the Southern part of Botswana at the village of Manyana. Also bask beneath the shade where David Livingstone taught people how to read and write.
Experience a 3-hour guided sunset cruise on the Chobe River and take advantage of the best chance of seeing wildlife. Keep an eye out for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, and more.
Explore the Chobe & its wildlife on a full-day trip from Victoria Falls. Enjoy a game drive and a cruise down the Chobe River. Hotel pickup and drop-off, breakfast, and lunch are included.
Arrive in style and comfort with our private airport transfer service! Skip the wait and relax in our air-conditioned minivans, heading straight to your hotel, start enjoying Victoria Falls right away
Drive across vast expanses of uninhabited wilderness in the Moremi Game Reserve and discover an astonishing diversity of animals and plants. Watch the game from an open-sided vehicle. Benefit from included meals, hotel transfers, and a professional guide.
Spend a night inside the Chobe National Park. Camp under the bright African skies and fall asleep listening to the wildlife around you. Embark on an exciting riverboat cruise and game drive in the park and see a wealth of incredible native species.
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