Norfolkporsche
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Whilst this thread is not about the Taycan, many of us are Porsche enthusiasts, so I thought it might be of interest.
I have just returned from a Porsche Experience with the 911 Dakar in Namibia. This is a week long trip that sees a lot of off-road driving in the Dakar along tracks which, quite frankly, you’d think the car has no business being on. We drove through the Moon landscape, along a section of the beach on the Skeleton Coast and into Etosha National Park.
It was, quite simply, the most amazing holiday I have ever been on.
We started the trip in a camp near Swakopmund.
The camp is comfortable and each tent has two single beds, two showers (one inside and one out) and toilet.
This area is very dry, but, being near to the coast, gets a degree of moisture from the almost daily sea fog that coats the cost and inland to part of the desert. We set off into the Moon landscape on heavily corrugated roads. You need speed (90 to 120 kph) to get the least harsh drive. There are 9 Dakars and two Cayenne support vehicles. The Cayennes carry three Porsche technicians. These guys are race trained who are used to analysing and fixing problems in minutes. They are very good. If only normal Porsche servicing could be the same!
There are stops for drinks and light snacks. One of the Cayennes carries cold water, biscuits and fruit.
We venture into rocky terrain. You are driving a 911 and your logic keeps saying you shouldn't be doing this, you will damage the car, but it is amazingly capable.
The Cayennes also carry fuel - my car was getting low. No Shell VPower here - all 95 ron.
There's a drivers' briefing each morning, when we're told where we are going and what to expect. This morning is exciting - we're heading North to the Skeleton Coast and driving on the beach.
I have just returned from a Porsche Experience with the 911 Dakar in Namibia. This is a week long trip that sees a lot of off-road driving in the Dakar along tracks which, quite frankly, you’d think the car has no business being on. We drove through the Moon landscape, along a section of the beach on the Skeleton Coast and into Etosha National Park.
It was, quite simply, the most amazing holiday I have ever been on.
We started the trip in a camp near Swakopmund.
The camp is comfortable and each tent has two single beds, two showers (one inside and one out) and toilet.
This area is very dry, but, being near to the coast, gets a degree of moisture from the almost daily sea fog that coats the cost and inland to part of the desert. We set off into the Moon landscape on heavily corrugated roads. You need speed (90 to 120 kph) to get the least harsh drive. There are 9 Dakars and two Cayenne support vehicles. The Cayennes carry three Porsche technicians. These guys are race trained who are used to analysing and fixing problems in minutes. They are very good. If only normal Porsche servicing could be the same!
There are stops for drinks and light snacks. One of the Cayennes carries cold water, biscuits and fruit.
We venture into rocky terrain. You are driving a 911 and your logic keeps saying you shouldn't be doing this, you will damage the car, but it is amazingly capable.
The Cayennes also carry fuel - my car was getting low. No Shell VPower here - all 95 ron.
There's a drivers' briefing each morning, when we're told where we are going and what to expect. This morning is exciting - we're heading North to the Skeleton Coast and driving on the beach.
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