BRC Gorilla Expedition - East African Off-road Trip

Our big trip for 2019 is loading up. 12 days, 4 countries, 3,000kms and throw in some extras here and there.  

The BRC Gorilla Expedition  takes us to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania, spending time off the beaten track and exploring Lake Victoria's shoreline and towns in East Africa.  Trip highlight is the trek with Mountain Gorillas in Western Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.  

The trip is open for a limited number of vehicles and will take us through exciting back-routes and stop-overs in all four countries, starting from Naivasha on the 29th of May and take us to Malaba; Into Uganda to Kampala, Masaka and beyond; Into Rwanda, to Kigali and beyond; Into Tanzania to Mwanza and back into Kenya through Migori, Narok and finally to Nairobi.  

Accommodation and meals will be found on the road. Camping is optional for those who want to camp instead of hotel accommodation. Upon completion of registration form and payment of cover charge (see below) ensure your vehicle is expedition ready using the spanner check list that will be provided.  

You are invited to joining and receive detailed itinerary, costings and other details via the expedition registration link - https://forms.gle/FCGAkwjzpgfUe2m37

The trip is on self-drive basis and car pooling is an option.   All vehicles must be 4WD with sufficient clearance. Camping and Banda accommodation options do apply, camping equipment is not provided therefore one must provide their own equipment.   Estimated budget per person per day USD75 including overnight accommodation.  Park fees apply as per citizenship and other details provided by Park Authorities in Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya.

70 Years of Landrover

International Land Rover Day 2018 will be marked on the 30th of April 2018.   

Bundu Rovers Club joins the rest of the Global Land Rover fraternity in celebrating 70 years of the most iconic 4x4 vehicle on the planet, Land Rover. We invite you to join us as we launch our 70 days of Land Rover Campaign which kicks off with a fun drive, camping and bonfire on Saturday 28th April! The gathering and convoy drive is open to all types of Land Rover - Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Freelander and Evoque and Velar. 

Since 2009 Bundu Rovers Club has been the premier Land Rover Owners and Off Roaders Club in Kenya and beyond.  With the marking of 70 years of Land Rover on the 30th of April 2018 we take  time to reflect on where Bundu Rovers Club came from and where we are going, against the backdrop of an ever rapidly changing environment.  Our lives and experiences as a club have been shaped by encounters on Offroad trails which are now threatened by climate change, deforestation and neglect of the environment.  As a club that believes firmly in environmental management for the posterity of future generations of Offroaders we shall be launching the 70 days of Land Rover Campaign starting the 30th of April with a chronicle of a selection of 70 Land Rover Owners sharing their memories, adventures and thoughts for Land Rover in this dynamic and changing world. 

We start our journey with a scenic convoy drive from Nairobi to Naivasha on Saturday 28th April culminating in a bonfire and camping. To be a part of this experience all you need to do is register on this link (http://eepurl.com/dshy2j) by Wednesday 25th April.   

Our convoy drive kicks off at 0730hrs from Shell Gitaru Petrol Station (just before Sigona Golf Club) and takes us via a scenic route down into Naivasha for overnight camping.  On Sunday 29th April we have the official launch of our 70 days of Land Rover Campaign and thereafter adjourn to play tag along catch up with rally raid action in Naivasha.

Route notes will be shared at gathering point.   For those joining from other towns/points and for non-land rover 4x4 owners not wanting to be left out we have not forgotten you and in true Land Rover spirit you are most welcome to join us. kindly call Club Secretary Kairu 0721954720.  

Event fee is Kshs 1,500 per vehicle payable upon registration. A commemorative pack will be issued on gathering day to all 

Drive Summary

• Dates - Saturday April 28th 0730am 
• Drive gathering points: Shell Gitaru Petrol Station 
• Entry fee - Kshs 1,500 per vehicle payable in advance via M-Pesa Buy Goods - Till No 899652  
• Food and Drinks - Bring your own food and drinks for the drive segment 
• Accommodation options include self camping or hired tents and bandas. 

Disclaimer: 
Participants assume all risk and danger incidental to attendance of this event/trip and indemnify Bundu Rovers Club and Bundu Rovers Ltd from any and all liabilities, damages, costs and expenses arising from any cause whatsoever. This includes but is not limited to any damage, theft or loss of property or earnings, as well as any death or injury or damage to any person or vehicle in the course of this drive.  No professional photography equipment, audio recording devices or video cameras are permitted without official accreditation.  Participants consent to filming, photographing and sound recording as members of the audience during the drive. Drinking of alcoholic drinks during the drive is strictly prohibited.  Drive entry fee is non-refundable and right of admission is reserved.  I agree to the above terms and conditions

March forth

February is almost a wrap, some of us will be catching the flying action during the KNRC opening round in Kajiado this weekend while the rest sleep in and tinker with their 4x4s.. Come March and there's literally non-stop action starting with the invite only showcase for Champagne 4x4 then on to the always fun Athi4x4Challenge and wrapping up with an Easter Weekend off-road trip to the home of Born Free - Kora National Park.  You're definitely spoilt for 4x4 action, cross those fingers for an invite on the 5th and mark the calendar for the open events on the 13th and over Easter weekend!

 

 

 

 

Ubuntu Pizza Festival

We enjoyed a great fun day out with the crew of Ubuntu School at the Ubuntu Café during their 2016 pizza festival. A nice fun day out for the family down in Maai Mahiu with good company, great pizza and entertainment to boot.  Anytime you're down the Maai mahiu road do drop by the Ubuntu Café, enjoy their services and support a superb cause assisting children with neurological disabilities at Ubuntu School. 

BRC 2016 Calendar of Events

Our 2016 Calendar has been updated and includes lots of activity for lovers of the outdoors.  Pick a date and get in touch for details of the event!

 

International Land Rover Day - Kenya

INTERNATIONAL LAND ROVER DAY - 2 AUGUST 2015

#CelebrateDefenderKenya

 

In December of this year production of the Defender comes to an end after 67 years of Series 1's, 2's, 3's, Ninety's, One Tens and Defenders. Today's Land Rovers wouldn't exist without this lineage and it's time to celebrate these unsung heroes.  On the 2nd of August the aim is to get as many Land Rovers on the road all over the world as a mark of respect to the Defender and its forebears.  

 

What will Land Rover owners, users and supporters in Kenya be doing?  Bundu Rovers Club has organized a drive and koroga party and we are calling on all LR owners and enthusiasts to bring out their Land Rovers to a convoy drive starting in Nairobi from 8.30am at selected Shell Fuel stations in Karen (round about), Lavington (St Austin), Westlands (opposite The Mall), CBD (Vic Preston) and Mombasa road (South B) and a fun gathering at Swara Plains (Acacia Ranch) in Athi River where we will have a fun off-road course, koroga/bbq, game drive or fishing and lots more happening. 

 

How can you participate? Join us, tell your story, show us your machine and share with us as we celebrate this iconic brand. Come see others and network, share tips and tricks on maintenance, power, off-roading and more.  Let's join the rest of the LR fraternity around the globe celebrating the vehicle that led to every Land Rover on the road today.  Sign up today via the link http://eepurl.com/brsac1 to get a special rate on entry fees – Kshs 1,500 per vehicle.  On the day the charges are Kshs 2,000 per vehicle.  Can other 4x4s join the fun?  Whilst Land Rover Owners and users are our VIPs we are not locking out other 4x4s from enjoying the free spirit of Land Rover so come along and let’s have some fun!

Let's do this, let's celebrate all around the world 67 years of Land Rover!

#PointAndGoBeyond

 

Turkana Festival 2015

Hi guys and gals!

 

The departure date for this off the beaten track expedition is close at hand, service checks and safari preparations should just about be winding down and if you’ve missed what all the excitement is about you better grab your phone and make a call for details of our maiden expedition to Turkana where we will be joining the festivities at the Turkana Festival 2015 joining over 12 communities in an explosion of colour, song and dance and definitely enjoying the bundus in true #PointAndGoBeyond fashion.  If you haven’t signed up and want to do so with all the details follow this link http://eepurl.com/bhhrab and come join the party!

 

Cheers,

 

Bundu Rovers Club team