Thembi Dibotelo Racing with Tradition: The Rise of Donkey Cart Derbies in Kweneng Once considered a fading tradition, donkey cart racing is making a bold comeback in villages across Kweneng District — and Desert Rush is there to tell the story. New local leagues are forming, with y... Jun 19, 2025
Thembi Dibotelo Mic’d Up in the Kgalagadi: How We Recorded the Wildest Podcast Yet Recording a podcast in the middle of nowhere isn’t as simple as pressing "record." In our latest episode of Voices of the Wild , we followed a team of female quadbike riders across the Kgalagadi dunes... Jun 19, 2025
Thembi Dibotelo Built for the Sand: Reviewing Botswana’s Best Off-Road Tires We pitted five top-rated off-road tires against Botswana’s harshest terrains — from dune fields to rocky ravines. Brands included BFGoodrich, Cooper Discoverer, and local favourite SafariTrack. Our te... Jun 19, 2025
Thembi Dibotelo 5 Essential Skills for Desert Survival Treks You don’t just walk into the Botswana desert without preparation. Whether you're filming with the Desert Rush crew or joining a wilderness expedition, you need skills — not just gear. This blog walks ... Jun 19, 2025
Thembi Dibotelo Flying Low: Inside Botswana’s Underground Drone Racing Scene Beneath the radar of mainstream motorsports lies a fast-growing subculture: drone racing. What started as a weekend hobby for tech-savvy adventurers has evolved into a competitive sport with real stak... Jun 19, 2025
Thembi Dibotelo When the Dust Settles: The Khawa Dune Challenge Recap The Khawa Dune Challenge returned in roaring style this year, and Desert Rush was there to capture every wild moment. From 4x4s leaping dunes to quadbikes cutting through powdery sand, the competition... Jun 19, 2025
