Top Gear Botswana Cars [new]

But the real stars weren’t the presenters—they were three ancient, two-wheel-drive cars that had no business surviving the African bush. Here is a look back at the legendary machines that tackled the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. 1963 Opel Kadett (“Oliver”)

That’s the magic. That’s why people still talk about Botswana. It’s not about the destination – it’s about the dumb, stubborn, beautiful bond you form with a machine you probably shouldn’t have trusted in the first place. top gear botswana cars

Botswana Special (Series 10, Episode 4) is widely regarded as one of the show's greatest moments, marking their first major international "special" where the trio attempted to cross 1,000 miles of rugged terrain in cheap, two-wheel-drive cars. The Iconic Cars But the real stars weren’t the presenters—they were