The team meets in a busy Ugandan town to unveil their choices and begin their modifications, which famously include adding sleeping quarters (and in Hammond's case, a kettle).
Unlike previous specials where they used 4x4s, the team decided to tackle the rough terrain of Central Africa using second-hand estate cars bought on a budget: A BMW 528i Touring (E39). Richard Hammond: A Subaru Impreza WRX (second generation). James May: A Volvo 850R Wagon . Journey Highlights (Part 1) [S19E6] Africa Special, Part 1
The "roads" quickly deteriorate as they head deeper into the wilderness, testing the low ground clearance of their non-off-road vehicles. The Explorer Spirit The team meets in a busy Ugandan town
The is widely considered one of the show's most ambitious and iconic adventures. In this first part, the trio—Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May—embark on a mission to find the definitive source of the River Nile , a feat they believe they can achieve faster and more accurately than historical explorers using only grit and three aging estate cars. The Mission and the Machines James May: A Volvo 850R Wagon
Watch the first part of the legendary journey as the team arrives in Africa with their aging estate cars: Africa special part 1/5 (Series 19, episode 6) Top Gear• Oct 31, 2013