Bundu Rovers Club

BRC Uganda Pearl of Africa Expedition
2024-08-24 - 2024-08-31
Day 1 – Saturday, August 24
5:00 am – Leave Nairobi
11:00 am – Arrive in Eldoret
1:00 pm – Leave Eldoret
4:00 pm – Arrive at Malaba
6:30 pm – Leave Malaba
7:00 pm – Arrive at Tororo
Distance Covered: 455kms
Accomodation: Prime Hotel – Charges (Per Night) UGX: 120k (sgl) & 150k (dbl) on B&B

Day 2 – Sunday, August 25
7:30 am – Leave Tororo
4:00 pm – Arrive at Chilli Rest Camp
Distance Covered: 465kms
Accomodation: Chilli Rest Camp – Charges (Per Night) $8 pps

Day 3 – Monday, August 26
Things to see & do: Hike to the top of the falls, Game Drives, Boat ride to the falls, bird watching, Fishing

Day 4 – Tuesday, August 27
10:00 am – Leave Camp
4:30 pm – Arrive at Avocado Bay Retreat
Distance Covered: 330kms
Accomodation: Avocado Bay Retreat Charges (Per Night) Kshs 680ppn

Day 5 – Wednesday, August 28
Things to see & do:

Kampala by night,
Ndere Cultural Centre,
drive to the Equator for IG photos & souvenirs,
Uganda Museum & National Theater,
Baha’i temple – the only temple in Africa,
Makerere University – Uganda’s oldest university and also one of the best universities in Africa,
Kasubi tombs site – a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and burial site for the
Kings/Kabakas’ of Buganda, Namugongo Shrine – where the Uganda Martyrs were burnt by
Kabaka Mwanga due to their love for Christianity.

Day 6 – Thursday, August 29
12:00 pm – Leave Avocado Bay Retreat
3:00 pm – Arrive at Jinja
Distance Covered: 140kms
Accomodation: Jinja Explorers River Camp – Charges (Per Night) – $7pps $10pps (with breakfast)

Day 7 – Friday, August 30
Things to do: Plenty of activities and adventure experiences ranging from bungee jumping, white water rafting, kayaking, boat cruise & quad biking.
Accomodation: Jinja Explorers River Camp – Charges (Per Night) – $7pps $10pps (with breakfast)

Day 8 – Saturday, August 31
6:00 am – Leave Jinja
9:00 am – Arrive at Malaba
11:30 am – Leave Malaba
8:00 pm – Arrive in Nairobi
Distance Covered: 570kms

Lake Natron & Shompole
2024-07-12 10:00 - 2024-07-14 17:00 UTC | Campsite at Lake Natron, Kenya
Day One: Friday 12 July
Start Location: Kerarapon Shell Service Station (Ngong Road/Kerarapon Road)
Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EkF5tfSQDMMwSNu78
10:00 hrs Leave Kerarapon Shell for Magadi Gate
12:00 hrs Arrive at Magadi Main Gate
Meet with Joshua, Shompole guide
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gv6EzxsVw3Ejytf99
13:00 hrs Packed lunch overlooking Lake Magadi
16:00 hrs Arrive at special campsite at Lake Natron
In the vicinity of https://maps.app.goo.gl/B7SiESF1M1AEXsvX7
Day Two: Saturday 13 July
Available activities include:
Morning

Hiking Shompole Hill – Time required approximately two hours. Medium hard hike. Important to start early to avoid mid-day heat
Cycling – Cycle in the Shompole Conservancy with animals
Escort by boda boda rider
Necessary to have tubeless tires to avoid puncture
Do Nothing aka Idling – You know what to do… there’s a river to swim in

Afternoon

Explore Shompole Conservancy by car and test driving skills on the trails
Sundowner at Lake Natron shore

Evening

Mbuzi choma na hadithi around the campfire

Day Three: Sunday 14 July

Cycling or hiking or idling available for those that wish
Departure for Nairobi at 12:00 hrs
Voluntary pit stop at Olepolos for choma na pombe
https://maps.app.goo.gl/E6Y43GAhhzSzQx6X7
Others proceed back to Nairobi

Fuel Stops
There’s a Total station in Magadi town. Recommended to leave Kerarapon with full tank.
Notes

The Drive Captain is Peter Nordstrom
– 0716883621
– peter.nordstrom@gmail.com
Spanner checklists should be handed to the Drive Captain latest at departure day.
Special campsite means no water, toilets, or other amenities. Make sure to carry enough water for drinking and washing.
Temperatures at Lake Natron can be high, even in July. Plan accordingly.

Fees

Citizens/residents: 3000 Ksh per person per day in conservancy and camping fees
Kids under 10 years free of charge
500 Ksh per car per day
Joshua guide fee 6000 Ksh for the weekend to be split among participants
Mbuzi choma: on BRC
