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

 

BRC Charity EcoDrive 18th April

Re: 2015 Bundu Rovers Club Calendar

Apologies for the missing attachment :-) 

On Sat, Jan 10, 2015 at 8:12 PM, Bundu Rovers <bundurovers@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi guys and gals,

Happy New Year from Bundu Rovers Club.

Attached our provisional calendar for the year, share widely! 

Our very first gathering happens this coming Saturday 17th January from 12noon at Osoita Lodge, a chance to meet and greet and get an eye opener into the world and workings of Bundu Rovers Club.  Swimming, Super food and some decent off roading tracks you can enjoy post meeting are on the cards.  Coords for Osoita Lodge, Ongata Rongai. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Osoita+Lodge/@-1.39238,36.779994,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa6208ba2397ba44e?sa=X&ei=Z1yxVN70LMT1auvZgegJ&ved=0CMABEPwSMAo

Cheers! 

Bundu Rovers Club Team 

0712 802 641 or 0713 736 153 

2015 Bundu Rovers Club Calendar

Hi guys and gals,

Happy New Year from Bundu Rovers Club.

Attached our provisional calendar for the year, share widely! 

Our very first gathering happens this coming Saturday 17th January from 12noon at Osoita Lodge, a chance to meet and greet and get an eye opener into the world and workings of Bundu Rovers Club.  Swimming, Super food and some decent off roading tracks you can enjoy post meeting are on the cards.  Coords for Osoita Lodge, Ongata Rongai. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Osoita+Lodge/@-1.39238,36.779994,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa6208ba2397ba44e?sa=X&ei=Z1yxVN70LMT1auvZgegJ&ved=0CMABEPwSMAo

Cheers! 

Bundu Rovers Club Team 

0712 802 641 or 0713 736 153 

Spoit4Choice Jamhuri Weekend Info

Hi guys and gals!

 

The end of the year is around the corner, talk about time flying while you’re having a good time! The dust has barely settled on the Athi 4x4 Challenge and Great Run 6 and here we are on the verge of the #Spoilt4Choice weekend as we mark 51 years of independence for Kenya.  It hasn’t been an easy transition into the second half of a century of independence but we continue to treasure our beloved country and all that it has to offer and what better way to do so than to get out, #PointAndGoBeyond and do something different to mark Jamhuri day?  Reach out to that fellow country man and woman and be a difference in their lives this Jamhuri weekend!

 

Speaking of  being #Spoilt4Choice we have Xtremefest Rough Jazz edition going down at Lukenya hills this Friday and Saturday with lots of action, camping, trail driving, charity car wash to name but a few. The action kicks off from 11am on Friday with a season ticket guaranteeing entry on both days as well as access to camping facilties etc.  Anyone can take part (4x4s are advisable for the trail drives and challenge activities) and with the rough jazz and outdoor carnivore athmosphere this promises to be an Xtremefest to remember…#XtremefestRoughJazz is the hashtag for the event, be sure to tag your pals in all your pictures there… contact Eric for more info 0713 452 446 or check out the Xtremefest Land Rover Appreciation Day page on Facebook, @XtremefestLAD on twitter

 

 

Similarly over in Iten county we will be rocking to the 4x4 Bush Party, teaming up with the Iten county government to kick-start promotion of the Rimoi National Reserve as a tourist destination.  This is devolution at its very best and we will be taking the party to the wild with game drives, off road challenge, beauty pageant and a proper bush party to light up the skies in Iten county. Pack that 4x4 with your camping gear, load up on the necessary goodies and hook up with the convoy on Friday morning 6am to set off on this grand adventure… #Rimoi4x4BushParty is the hashtag for the event, be sure to tag your pals in all your pictures….contact Vincent for more info 0722 537 365 or check out the Bundu Rovers Club page on Facebook

 

 

Wherever you’ll be, make sure to be safe as you enjoy the weekend and extend the Bundurovers cheer to someone else!

 

Cheers.

 

Bundu Rovers team!

 

Upcoming events

Hi guys and gals,

 

We are definitely flying towards the end of the year and the good news is there’s no shortage of action to suit everyone’s taste buds this festive season, check out some of the action

 

30^th November – Athi River 4x4 Challenge is one with a tough intermediate and expert entry categories

6^th December – The Great Run taking crews into the Aberdares National Park and Nyeri overnight

12-14^th December – An epic long weekend, we’ll be celebrating Jamhuri day rocking both in and out of Nairobi with two super club events Xtremefest Rough Jazz edition in Lukenya and the 4x4 Bush Party in Iten

29^th Dec – 2^nd Jan – it’s the season finale Family trip down to Malindi

31^st Dec – 2^nd Jan – Macha New Year’s Eve Concert

 

Whatever your pick there’s no shortage of adrenaline pumping hot 4x4 action or simple 4x4 chilling with the family and crowd!

 

As always drop us an email to get more info - bundurovers@gmail.com, much more info on the 12-14^th Dec action coming up

 

Cheers

 

Bundu Rovers Club team!

 

 

 

 

 

Xtremefest 2014

Mt Kenya EcoChallenge 2014

Hi guys and gals,

 

Its 20 days to go to this year’s edition of the “Mt Kenya EcoChallenge”, definitely among the top events on the Bundu Rovers Club annual calendar and a wonderful opportunity to give to conservation and have mud fun all at the same time.  We will be catching up with Chogoria Forest Association and seeing how the trees we planted last year are faring as well as add to the numbers with their reforestation efforts.  This is definitely to club trip to be on not only to enjoy your standard 4x4 and take it to its limits (you’ll probably discover you can do much more than you thought); the trip is a great weekend getaway in the bush with camping.  Drop us an email to bundurovers@gmail.com for the full brief and to sign up.

 

Cheers!

Bundu Rovers Club Team

 

 

 

International Day of Peace

 

Bundu Rovers Club Suswa Spa road trip

Hi guys,

 

Now here’s one of those road trips with twists and turns, in more ways than one.  We’ll be taking on an interesting route that gives variety in scenery and an interesting challenge should it be wet along the way and then quite literally drops us into one of the best kept secrets in Naivasha – the Geothermal Spa and a chance to wash off the trail madness in a deluxe mega sized natural spa.  Make a date with us this Saturday, whether you want to do that rugged drive for the day and head back to Nairobi or spend a night in the bush and take it easy in good company over a campfire and friendly banter. All the info you need is here below. Club members only pay their costs (fuel, charges outlined below and camping fees if that option is picked).  Non members pay an additional cover charge of 1,000shs per car-load. 

 

Cheers!

Bundu Rovers Club team

 

 

 

Suswa drive map

  

 

There’s always adventure around the corner…..something short and sweet coming up courtesy Bundu Rovers Club. Sign up to club@bundurovers.co.ke for details

 

Matasia Special Needs Centre Visit

Hi guys,

 

Here's a brief update on the upcoming club event, the visit with Matasia Special Needs Centre taking place Saturday 2nd August, 1000hrs to 1630hrs.

 

Meeting point is Karen outside the Nairobi Water offices (opposite Karen police station) departing at 1015hrs for Matasia, program kicks off at 11 with a tour of the centre and Q&A with the team manning it before we meet with the kids and their parents/guardians for a fun filled interactive picnic session at shalom hills picnic site (entry 250 per adult and 200 per child). We will be contributing 500shs each to cater for the picnic fee for the kids and we kindly ask that everyone coming makes a point to come with/pack a picnic mix for you and two more people, including drinks. 

 

Let’s all keep time and come ready to have a lot of fun even as we learn about and identify ways to assist the super children that MSNC is working with.  Don't forget to bring along your entire family, friends, some footballs for kicking around etc. 

 

Lastly attached is a brief write up about MSNC for those who missed some of the updates about this organization.  The passion they have for kids with special needs is awesome and we are privileged to be partnering with them as Bundu Rovers Club. 

 

Kindly confirm your participation for planning purposes. 

 

Cheers!

Bundu Rovers Club team

 

 

 

Rhinocharge 2014

Hi guys and gals,

 

We’re barely two weeks away from this year’s Rhino Charge and as always we plan to rock in the Bush in true Bundu Rovers Club “Bushman” style J. We have a great bush package for the club courtesy of Adventure Alternatives with two options

·         Full package – Tent, Meals and Services (loo and shower) at 8,000 per person sharing OR

·         Half package – Your own tent; Meals and Services (loo and shower) at 4,500 per person

Take your pick of the two options, let us know ASAP for confirmation purposes and make a point to pay for the same latest by the 21^st of May through mpesa to 0713736153 (Rikki).

 

We will have an informal briefing for those hanging out with us during the Rhinocharge on Thursday 22^nd May at K1 from 7pm.  You can always get in touch for more info prior to then – Call up Cess on 0713802641 or drop us an email on bundurovers@gmail.com or club@bundurovers.co.ke

 

Cheers

 

Rikki

For Bundu Rovers Club

Post Script: Great opportunity to find out more about our social charity – Matasia Special Needs Centre – and be part of their funky photoshoot on Sunday 25^th May. Check our social feeds for more info on that one.

 

Bundu Rovers Club Easter 2014 Road Trip

Hi there,

 

After the exciting action at the Athi River 4x4 Challenge and the club BBQ before that we’re quickly coming to Easter and as promised here are the details for the upcoming Easter road trip.  Costings for accommodation will be circulated before the end of the weekend – camping and limited cabin options are available so do sign up if you’re down for some exciting out of town Easter action with family and friends. Spread the word and get ready to have lots of fun!

 

Cheers!

Bundu Rovers Club team

P.S. Round trip estimate is 550kms