The Beast

• Accommodating a maximum of eight guests with all individuals receiving a window seat. A walkway runs between the seats to allow easy movement around the vehicle.
• Increased ride height (1 meter above normal game viewers!) making spotting of wildlife so much easier.
• Imported luxury marine seats with arm rests and a folding seat base, allowing knee support when standing to take those special photographs that you don’t want to miss.
• Individual seat heaters with two settings for those chilly early morning Botswana game drives.
• The vehicle is exceptionally quiet which is great at sightings and also for guest’s comfort and social interaction.
• There is no vertical obstruction, allowing a 180-degree clear view for unobstructed photos.
• Clear front view for those ‘in the road’ special moments.
• If conditions such as rain or dust require, the vehicle can be completely closed in for the comfort of passengers. A particularly great feature for long distance travel.
• The cab of the vehicle has been removed completely so guests are open and on the same level as the driver / guide allowing for continual interaction.
• Off road capabilities second to none, with 24 forward gears and three diff locks.
• The design is based upon an Iveco Daily 4×4 – a class leading, off road vehicle from Italy.
• Full off-road racing suspension including King shocks from the USA, making for extremely comfortable driving (even in the worst conditions!).
• Long range (350 litre) diesel tanks giving a range of over 1500 km for those ‘off the beaten’ track expeditions.
• On tap water supply with 200 litre capacity for all day use.
• Access to the vehicle is obtained via an electric ‘stair case’ rather than a ladder.
• Large personal water proof storage for each guest for all the expensive equipment.
• A dedicated charging station for each guest, including 12V, USB and 220V.
• GimPro professional gimbals are fitted at each guest seat, with inside / outside vehicle positions for maximum flexibility.
• Side covers (and tsetse fly screens) are fitted to deal with African conditions when necessary.
• Two built-in fridges for keeping beverages cold at all times.
• Fully stocked on board library covering all aspects of the African ecosystem

Bigger vehicle, Lower Impact

• The BEAST might be big but it actually has an efficient, refined and smaller 3 litre engine – compared than the standard 4.2 litre Land Cruisers that are inefficiently tuned. The BEAST’s power comes from its clever use of reduction gears, not a massive engine as is the case in regular game viewing vehicles.
• The BEASTS engine and exhaust also comply with strict emission standards and has not been modified from factory – the results is a much quieter engine noise than a typical land cruiser game viewer. Often times you can’t even hear the engine, this means less noise pollution and impact on wildlife. And certainly less sooty exhaust emissions.
• The added height of the vehicle provides a better visual for wildlife viewing, resulting in less need to reposition and encroach closer to wildlife. Often times those in land cruisers need to off-road quite far and close to animals for an optimal view, whereas the BEAST and it’s guest can remain at a respectful distance to wildlife.
• The off-road ability of the BEAST is unrivalled. It’s near impossible to get bogged due to it’s diff-locks, aggressive tread pattern and clearance. The result being that the BEAST only ever leaves behind 2 tyre tracks (as does every vehicle), but without the big holes and impact from getting stuck that other less capable vehicles have, especially in the wet season.