In 2016 I said good-bye to the old Defender by taking the last Heritage model on a trip to Namibia. Now I finally repeated the 7000km journey in the new Defender.
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Land Rover Defender 110 D300 Explorer
Engine 3.0-l. 6cyl. twin-turbo, paired with an 8-speed auto
20inch all-season tyres
Power 221kW and 650Nm
Top Speed 191 km/h
0-100km/h 7 seconds
Ground clearance: 290mm (air suspension), 226mm (coil springs)
Wading depth: 900mm (air suspension), 850mm (coil springs)
Price R1 707 400 (base price), plus options R127 933 = R1 834 333 (as driven)
Explorer pack: R58 433, which includes, among other goodies: bonnet decals, raised air intake and an expedition roof rack.
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Where we stayed
Fish River Lodge – www.fishriverlodge-namibia.com
Breathtaking position on the edge of the third biggest canyon in the world.
Canyon Roadhouse – www.gondwana-collection.com
The coolest ‘motel’ in Namibia with a unique vintage motoring ambience.
Canyon Lodge – www.gondwana-collection.com
The walls of the cosy houses are the natural rocks from the surrounding mountains.
Luderitz Nest Hotel – www.nesthotel.com
The place to stay in town, with spectacular sea views and fresh oysters.
Wolwedans Dune Camp – www.wolwedans.com
Spectacular position on top of a couple of red Namib sand dunes.
Kulala Desert Lodge – www.wilderness-safaris.com
A true Namib desert oasis.
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge – www.andbeyond.com
The author’s favorite in Namibia – unique combination of incredible location, outstanding architecture, excellent service and delicious culinary delights.
The Delight – www.gondwana-collection.com
The coolest boutique hotel in Swakopmund.
Shipwreck Lodge – www.naturalselection.travel
One of the most remote places to stay in the world in luxury.
Heinitzburg Hotel – www.heinitzburg.com
The old German castle is the best place to stay in Windhoek.
Kalahari Desert Lodge – www.gondwana-collection.com
Affordable desert feeling in the Kalahari.
Tutwa Desert Lodge – www.tutwalodge.co.za
South Africa’s best desert lodge, wonderful position, great décor, personal service and great food.
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge – www.andbeyond.com
The author’s favorite in Namibia – unique combination of incredible location, outstanding architecture, excellent service and delicious culinary delights.
The Delight – www.gondwana-collection.com
The coolest boutique hotel in Swakopmund.
Shipwreck Lodge – www.naturalselection.travel
One of the most remote places to stay in the world in luxury.
Heinitzburg Hotel – www.heinitzburg.com
The old German castle is the best place to stay in Windhoek.
Kalahari Desert Lodge – www.gondwana-collection.com
Affordable desert feeling in the Kalahari.
Tutwa Desert Lodge – www.tutwalodge.co.za
South Africa’s best desert lodge, wonderful position, great décor, personal service and great food.
