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Top Gear: Botswana Special

2007-11-04 · 66 min · ★ 8.3

Documentary · Comedy

In the ‘Botswana Special’, our intrepid explorers, attempting to reach the Namibian border, have to traverse arduous salt pans, do battle with the Kalahari desert, and see if they can navigate the foaming torrents of the Okavango Delta. This special is part of the Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2.

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Directors
James Bryce
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BBC
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United Kingdom, Botswana
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Jeremy ClarksonJeremy ClarksonHimself
Richard HammondRichard HammondHimself
James MayJames MayHimself

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