I took the 2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS to a South African Lion Safari | Performance | History | Review

What do you get when you mix 493 horsepower, a lion enclosure, a luxury hotel, and a private jet hangar? You get a weekend with the 2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS. In this episode, I take Porsche’s V8-powered SUV on a wild journey—off-roading through a wildlife park, dodging a 6-meter python, eating pizza next to lions, and later cruising with supercars to an exclusive F1 viewing at a private hangar. From horsepower to one-horsepower (literally), the Cayenne GTS proved it can handle it all—on-road, off-road, and everything in between. We stayed at the Vivari Hotel & Spa, explored Johannesburg’s wildlife, and got a taste of the “Porsche privilege” when security let us skip the line for prime parking. This isn’t just a car review. It’s a story about the SUV that helped save Porsche—and why the new Cayenne GTS might just be the best performance SUV on sale today. — 🏷️ Specs: 4.0L twin-turbo V8 493 hp / 660 Nm 0–100 km/h in 4.4s (Sport Chrono Package) Top speed: 275 km/h — 🎥 Special thanks to ZA Conferences for organizing our stay at Vivari Hotel & Spa. From venue sourcing to full event planning, ZA Conferences specializes in curating unforgettable experiences—from product launches and gala dinners to award ceremonies and stylish getaways. 📍Venue by: ZA Conferences 📧 zandi@za-conferences.co.za 📞 072 148 9537 🔔 Subscribe for more adventures, reviews & lifestyle content