Gaborone passes Desert Race test

Tuesday, July 07, 2026 | 10 Views |

Spectators at the Sarona 1000km Desert Race that was held at the Agriculture Showgrounds in Gaborone over the weekend PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

The 1000 Desert Race's return to Gaborone proved a winning gamble as thousands of spectators lined the route through almost 10 villages and three districts.

It restored the carnival atmosphere that once made Botswana's premier off-road race a fan favourite. The second round of the Botswana Off Road Racing Championship (BORRC), the Sarona 1000km Desert Race was held at the Agriculture Showgrounds in Gaborone’s Block 10 area. Held from Friday to Sunday, the three-day marathon attracted competitors from Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, with international drivers praising the organisation, terrain and passionate local support.

Namibian duo Johannes Grobler and navigator Ferdinand van Niekerk of AK4 Racing powered their Class 5 machine to overall victory.

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