At the World of Speed, anything goes – there have even been attempts at the bar stool land record, something that has to be seen to be believed! Makgadikgadi Pan – Botswana
There are various races that take place throughout the year, but for a true spectacle, coincide your visit with the annual World of Speed, which in 2013 will be held from 7-10 September. Over the last few decades, many world records have been set and broken at Bonneville, so there’s a good chance you’ll witness history in the making. This is racing with a difference, with the only opponent being the clock. Speed races regularly take place on the pans, with every cars and motorbikes tearing across the plains at breakneck pace. You’ll have some great fun with your camera here, with the reflection of the clouds creating the impression of floating through the air, and on a clear day, you’ll look as though you’re walking on water.īonneville Salt Flats, Utah – United StatesĪlthough far from the world’s largest – the Uyuni flats are 100 times bigger – a visit to the Bonneville Salt Flats is a fun experience nonetheless. The idea time to truly experience the magic of the Uyuni flats is just after a little rainfall, when a thin film of water forms over the salt pans, creating the impression of the ground itself being an enormous mirror. Covering a vast area of more than 12,000 square kilometres, the Uyuni flats are the source of an incredible 50-70% of the entire world’s supply of precious metals. The Bolivian salt flats are the biggest in the world and also one of the most stunning, surreal natural landscapes in the globe. See your personal travel manager to arrange a tour of any of the top spots below, or for further suggestions. If you’re looking for some adventure on your next holiday, but feel as though you’ve ‘been there, done that’ when it comes to the desert, then why not get out there and explore one of the vast salt flats scattered around the world? There’s a lot more to discover at these destinations than meets the eye, with amazing photographic opportunities, car racing, and mini-safaris just a few of the activities on offer.
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