Ford is tough enough for Africa
14 Ford Rangers, 20 contestants, 10 teams proved that they are tough enough for Africa in the recent 2 500 km, 12-day 2014 Ford Ranger Odyssey through north-western Namibia.
“The Ranger Odyssey is designed to give ordinary people the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore some of Africa’s remarkable destinations, while experiencing the exceptional capabilities of the Ford Ranger,” says Dale Reid, Ford Ranger’s Brand Manager, who took part in the entire trip.
The participants departed from Johannesburg on 7 September and flew to Windhoek where the expedition began. At the first overnight camp in Kamanjab, the 20 contestants, comprising 18 South Africans and one from Angola and one from Mozambique, were split into 10 teams by means of a random draw. They competed together over the next 11 days for the grand prize of an Odyssey-spec Ranger each for a year, as well as R5 000 fuel per month.
Throughout the event the teams were scored daily on their technical driving abilities, vehicle care and maintenance, recovery and winching techniques, camp craft, as well as general knowledge on the Ranger and the Odyssey route. These scores will now be added up and verified by independent auditors prior to the announcement of the winning team in October.
The winners of the 2014 Ranger Odyssey will be announced on 15 October.
Have a look at some of the amazing photos: