This gravel tour traces Namibia’s Skeleton Coast from Swakopmund to Terrace Bay and inland via the conservancies of Damaraland. It emphasizes tire deflation/inflation routines for salt and gravel surfaces, awareness of wildlife corridors around the Uniab and Hoanib Rivers, and strategies for the dense coastal fog driven by the Benguela Current. Expect long, empty stretches with no fuel, strict park rules, and changing surfaces that reward measured speeds and good margins. Plan for a mid-winter window (June–August) when temperatures are cool and fog is frequent, and build a self-sufficient kit: compressor, two spares, recovery boards, and printed permits and bookings.
A 1,600–1,900 km loop from Marrakech threads kasbah towns to the sands of Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga in late October, when days run 10–11 hours and desert highs sit near 24°C. Three 4x4s travel as a convoy, mixing paved valleys and classic pistes like Lac Iriki. The plan hinges on clear convoy rules, sand driving basics, and practical logistics in places like Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Rissani, Zagora, and M’Hamid. Fuel, cash, and water dictate pace; wind and flash-flooded wadis dictate route. The goal is simple: keep margins wide and connect Morocco’s fortified mud-brick towns to its open ergs safely.
This plan outlines an eight-day, family-friendly summer loop of Iceland’s Ring Road that strings together major waterfall clusters while avoiding interior F-roads. It favors short driving days (200–300 km), paved access, and towns with fuel and groceries. Lodging is scarce from late June to mid-August, so it assumes reservations made months in advance for family rooms or cabins. A standard compact wagon or minivan is sufficient; no 4x4 is needed. The route covers about 1,350 km, with daylight to spare, and builds in buffer time for weather, single-lane bridges, and frequent stops that keep kids engaged without rushing.
