Walvis Bay International Airport, “Camp 911” in the “Moon Landscape”: desert check-in.
Excitement is in the air: your African adventure begins when you land at Walvis Bay International Airport. A shuttle service will take you to the “Camp 911” in the “Moon Landscape” created especially for this Porsche Travel Experience. The surreal beauty of the lunar desert landscape in the Namib-Naukluft National Park will amaze you. Before the professional drivers’ briefing that prepares you for the upcoming days, you can unwind from your journey in the camp’s massage tent. Or you can explore the fascinating surroundings.
In the evening, you will savour a breathtaking sunset, while bidding the day farewell in style on the terrace of the Porsche Lounge with a sundowner, where Namibian canapés are served. The next culinary highlight follows immediately: “Namib braai”, a traditional barbecue. Final highlight of your arrival day: a skywatching experience that promises to thrill. Namibia’s night sky delights astronomers around the world. And it will surely captivate you as well. Thanks to the low air and minimal light pollution there, the view of space transforms into an otherworldly natural spectacle. Absolutely magical.
“Camp 911”, Namib-Naukluft National Park, “Camp 911”: heavenly perspectives.
Your first driving day begins with an excellent breakfast. After the vehicle briefing, you will start the engine of your Porsche 911 Dakar and bring a bit of dynamism to your desert adventure: a 5 hour myriad of driving pleasure lies ahead of you. On unpaved paths and varied trails, you will journey along the fabulous natural landscapes of the Namib-Naukluft National Park. In between, there is always enough time to marvel at the incredible liveliness of the desert. One example: “Welwitschia”. The country’s national plant only grows in the Namib Desert and can live up to 1,500 years. A living fossil. After lunch in the desert oasis “Tinkas Plains”, you will drive back to the “Camp 911” – past the impressive island mountain “Blutkuppe”.
In the afternoon, you will reach new heights: during an impressive scenic flight in a small plane, you will discover Namibia’s treasures from a bird’s eye view. The highlight of your flight is the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Namib Sand Sea” with its overwhelming desert landscapes. Back in Swakopmund, you will enjoy a well-deserved sundowner and dinner in the charming seafood restaurant “The Tug Restaurant” right by the ocean. Afterwards, a shuttle service will safely return you to the "Camp 911" – full and content.
“Camp 911”, “Moon Landscape”, “Camp 911”: beach, moon and back.
After a wonderful desert breakfast and a short drivers’ briefing, you will set off towards the Atlantic coast. Under professional guidance, you will discover the fascinating off-road qualities of your Porsche 911 Dakar while driving on the dune. A rare and highly exclusive driving pleasure on extensive, deserted stretches. You will get to know, manoeuvre and love your sporty companion in its natural habitat in a completely new way. A dynamic dune drive like that certainly makes you hungry. The reward is seafood and crayfish. Fresh from the grill. In the midst of nature.
During your return in the Porsche 911 Dakar, you will have time for your very own moon mission: rugged rocky terrain, a dry riverbed and deep sand. Namibia’s “Moon Landscape” puts your driving skills to the test and guarantees driving pleasure as if on another planet. No wonder that the iconic landscape repeatedly appears as a backdrop in lavish Hollywood productions such as Stanley Kubrick’s cult film “2001: A Space Odyssey”. Change of scenery: your last evening at the “Camp 911” ends with a delicious dinner and an entertaining surprise programme.
“Camp 911”, Bosua Pass, “Gmundner Lodge Namibia”: drive, marvel, drive.
After your final breakfast at the tented “Camp 911” in the “Moon Landscape”, you will make the sand dance once again as you explore remote back roads on a guided tour, where 460 spectacular kilometres await you and your Porsche 911 Dakar. You will get a good impression of the seemingly endless expanse of Namibia, one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. The scenery unfolds kilometre by kilometre: sweeping horizons, rugged highland terrain and dramatic escarpment views that meet a quiet vastness – here, Namibia feels boundless.
The final leg then brings you to Gmundner Lodge Namibia, a wilderness-luxury hideaway just south-east of Windhoek, nestled between the Kalahari and the Khomas Plateau. Settle in on the terrace, unwind in the heated outdoor pool and look forward to refined dining in the lodge restaurant. With nature all around, it is not uncommon for wildlife to appear as unexpected “surprise guests” as evening sets in.
“Gmundner Lodge Namibia”, Two wildlife reserves, “Gmundner Lodge”: a driving experience of its own.
Early bird day! As soon as first light touches the landscape, your wildlife adventure begins. Today’s finale brings you the best of both worlds: start with an expert-led game-viewer drive, then take the wheel yourself for a panoramic drive in the Porsche 911 Dakar – scanning the bush, reading the tracks and experiencing every sighting from the driver’s seat.
As evening falls, return to the lodge and relive the day’s impressions over an exclusive Farewell Dinner, beautifully framed by a breathtaking view.
“Gmunder Lodge Namibia”, Hosea Kutako International Airport: the memories are forever.
Your departure is approaching. Over a rich and beautifully varied breakfast, you can let your gaze wander one last time over the endless, tranquil surroundings. The morning is yours. Choose from a range of activities or simply slow down and enjoy this remarkable place at your own pace. One more swim, one more quiet moment to let it all sink in.
You will depart when your onward journey requires. But as they say, when one journey ends, another begins. Perhaps, as you take in the scenery on the road one last time, you will already be making plans for your next Porsche Travel Experience.
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The travel route at a glance.
