After crossing through Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Rwanda, this intrepid group of explorers were well on their way to completing their epic trip to the ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill in the United Kingdom (that is, of course, from Chartwell in South Africa). They still had a long way to go to get to Chartwell House in the UK, though.
Uganda
Crossing over from Rwanda to Uganda was a relatively hassle-free experience and the group met up at the sailing club in Entebbe. They spent a few days in the city as three of the vehicles needed servicing and repairs. A kind-hearted workshop owner allowed the guys to use his facilities, staff and equipment to carry out the repairs while the girls relaxed at the Protea Hotel.
Some of the parts required had to be sourced from South Africa, but once these were received it was full steam ahead to Jinja, the source of the Nile. The journey through Kampala went well and the whole team were reunited at the Nile River Explorers where they spent the morning catching up in Jinja. The following day was spent swimming, catching up and making plans for the next stage of the journey.
Kenya
The fearless adventurers spent their first two nights in Kenya in a beautiful cottage in the mountains near the town of Koru. The area is incredibly green and lush, and it is hard to believe you are in Africa and not in Europe.
The drive through the Rift Valley was unforgettable. The vegetation changed dramatically to semi-desert, quite similar to the Karoo, with lots of sheep and goats. The road was very
