truck of a lifetime!

dakar buddy, jago and his wife lucy have an amazing once in a lifetime offer, to follow the 2012 dakar live in their 6 wheeled tatra overland truck.

proper ad to follow but the essentials are below.

Accommodation from the 29th/30th of December to the 19th of January -  Luxury Villas at the start at Mar Del Plata and end in Lima with extensive grounds accommodation and pools a global luxury expedition vehicle en route! 

The truck is a 6X6 Tatra similar to those racing in and supporting the Dakar. It is 9m long with a bespoke 7m long living accommodation cabin. The air conditioned accommodation has separate (private) permanent sleeping areas. The cabin has a full bathroom and shower with domestic grade fittings (no camping loos!) a fully equipped kitchen with oven, hobs, grill, microwave, fridge etc a lounge with AV equipment, large dining table and is finished to a high standard throughout. With a 1000litres of fresh water, solar panels, 8kv generator and a 2500km range this truck is self sufficient for a week at a time and will be the most luxurious way to follow the Dakar but still get the buzz and excitement that travelling with the Rally provides. 

The cost of this once in a lifetime adventure to be part of a genuine race team amongst the pits and action of the daily bivouacs whilst travelling across the amazing landscapes of Argentina, Chile and Peru will be about £5000 per person (depending on demand and number in the final party). This will include all accommodation, overland travel costs and food etc but excludes air fares to BA and return from Lima (Open Jaw tickets are about £1200).

The truck will be brand new so finish will be good all the beds have fully sprung mattresses with sheets and duvets (no sleeping bags) and that our driver is the owner of Overland Vehicles who built the truck so full technical assistance will be provided! Ed is easy going and likeable but also ex British military with extensive overlanding experience so the ideal person to drive and assist for a Dakar adventure!

if you are seriously interested, contact jago.pickering@googlemail.com