We at Desert & Delta Safaris have proudly partnered with Salt Pans Ultra for an unforgettable Makgadikgadi marathon! As the official Safari Host Sponsor, we’re offering participants exclusive post-race safari experiences, ensuring that every step of this challenge is met with an equally rewarding and life-changing adventure that celebrates Botswana.
On 27 September 2025, athletes will take on the ultimate challenge, running 50 or 100 km across the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans—a truly out-of-this-world destination.
Home to our renowned Salt Pans Sleep-Out Experience, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans hold a special place in our hearts and is a destination we are deeply committed to sharing and protecting.
Our partnership with the Salt Pans Ultra Marathon is built on this shared passion for Botswana’s landscapes and creating truly transformational experiences for all who visit.
Whether kicking up salt or sleeping beneath starlit skies, we ensure that while the environment remains untouched, every visitor leaves forever changed.
We’re incredibly excited to support the inspiring athletes taking on this marathon, including two of our very own—James Wilson and Zubayda Emeran—in the 50 km.
THE ULTIMATE REWARD FOR THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE:
From the Pans to the Okavango Delta, Chobe Riverfront and Moremi Game Reserve —finishing the Salt Pans Ultra 2025 is the beginning of a life-changing journey that celebrates Botswana with equal measures of soul, authenticity, adventure and style.
POST-RACE PACKAGES FOR PARTICIPANTS:
The package is based on two people sharing, with a single supplement option for solo travellers. The post-race safari package includes:
- Race Entry & Pans Tented Accommodation: Stay in the heart of the salt pans during the event, surrounded by the natural beauty of this pristine landscape.
- 1-Night Stay in Maun: Relax and recharge before the safari adventure.
- 8-Night Safari (Pay for 7): Explore Botswana’s iconic wilderness areas, including the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, and the Savute region—guided expertly by Desert & Delta Safaris, master crafters of luxury and adventure (fully inclusive of meals, safari activities & charter flights starting & ending Maun)
- Special Runner Discount: Registered runners of the Salt Pans Ultra will receive an exclusive 15% discount on the post-race safari package.
Optional extras include two or three days in Maun for acclimatisation and altitude adjustment.
Subject to availability and other terms.
For package enquiries and details, please email [email protected].
SET APART BY SALT:
- Spectacular Setting: The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, one of the largest and most pristine salt flats on Earth, offer an unparalleled racecourse with a surreal, awe-inspiring landscape.
- Endurance Challenge: Whether you opt for the 50km or 100km race, participants will face a true test of physical and mental strength in this extraordinary environment.
- Exclusive Access: With limited spaces available, this event promises an intimate, exclusive experience for all participants, making it a rare and unforgettable adventure.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY:
With only a limited number of spots available for both the marathon and the post-race safari, early booking is essential. Participants are welcome to bring friends and family along to join in the adventure.
To secure your place and take advantage of the exclusive 15% discount for Salt Pans Ultra runners, visit www.saltpansultra.run or contact Desert & Delta Safaris directly at [email protected] for more details.
View Desert & Delta Safaris’ properties here.
Race entries here.
All images courtesy of Salt Pans Ultra, by Gareth Roberts Photography