The Grand Tour is coming to an end with its upcoming Zimbabwe special.

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The boys tried their hand at desert travel in the last episode, Sand Job, which was released in February and which saw them battle extreme heat in less than optimal rides. There were surprises, literal minefields, and even an encounter with some Ebola-carrying bats.

We can bet Zimbabwe will throw a few curveballs their way, too. The upcoming will be The Grand Tour's last, Prime Video has confirmed, after Jeremy Clarkson confirmed he was leaving the series.

Have the trio decided what's next, then? Well, Richard Hammond recently told RadioTimes.com he would be cycling around the Himalayas.

As for James May, the host did offer fans a glimmer of hope for a reunion, saying, "I wouldn’t rule [a reunion] out, but you do have to bear in mind that we’re all getting on a bit. I have been doing it for 20 years plus and I don’t think any of us ever thought it would last that long.”

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Luckily, we have their farewell episode to enjoy still. But what can viewers expect from the Zimbabwe special? Read on to find out everything we know.

When will the next episode of The Grand Tour be released?

James May, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond all stood in the desert with their hands on their hips
James May, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. Prime Video

Prime Video has yet to confirm when the Zimbabwe special will land, but it's expected to be released later in 2024.

Filming for the episode, which will follow on from February's Mauritanian trip, Sand Job, took place in September 2023.

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The trio have previously filmed in far-flung locations such as Colombia, Vietnam and Switzerland - and this time will be no different.

The newest instalment will see the trio head back to Africa. February saw them visit Mauritania, country in the Northwest of the continent, and the final episode will take them to Zimbabwe.

Speaking of the location, Clarkson said: "I love deserts, so I've always wanted to do the Sahara, but it's difficult to go there; you can't go to Mali or Libya or Algeria or Chad. You can't go to the top of Nigeria.

"And then it was really a question of finding the most inappropriate cars for trans-Sahara travel, and I think we did a pretty good job on that."

Is there a trailer for The Grand Tour Zimbabwe special?

Not yet, but we'll update this page as soon as it lands.

The Grand Tour seasons 1-5 are available to watch on Prime Video now. Try Amazon Prime Video for free for 30 days. Plus, read our guides to the best Amazon Prime series and the best movies on Amazon Prime.

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