This is one of the most enjoyable and thrilling
adventures of the desert driving experience.
Terrifyingly steep
sand dunes present an exciting and
exhilarating challenge to both drivers and passengers; where the
endless horizon and the surrounding disorientating sand dunes easily merge distance with mirage. Driving from Tkerkiba
to the Awbari Lakes is truly a unique experience
most drivers will never forget.
To avoid
any problems spoiling the occasion, you need
the company of a desert expert, required by law,
as he will be able to direct you in the right
direction and even provide you with some instructions
for safe driving across the sand,
leaving you to concentrate on enjoying the drive. Many drivers get stuck
as soon as they reach the top of a sand dune;
using second gear and deflating the tyres down to
half-pressure enables the wheels to get a better
grip on the sand. The basic tip is to stop
as soon as you reach the top of the sand dune
and check the descent angle; if it is more than
30 degrees, then there is a risk of a rollover as you drive
down the dune, caused by the weight of the vehicle.
Some drivers prefer to drive on an angle (left
or right) while going down to reduce the steepness;
while others prefer a straight down for a higher dose of adrenaline. You might
also would like to know that the sand dissipates
the energy from the tyres as they slightly sink
into the sand and therefore to maintain momentum
you must steadily keep your foot on the accelerator.
Shortly after leaving Tkerkiba, heading for the Awbari Lakes.
