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The trans-sahara 2001 expedition is slated to commence in Nairobi on the 1st of November 2001. This is the final pre-departure report of Mr Farhat Jah in Dar es Salaam.
To all intents and purposes, this expedition has already begun. Narinder Sandhu departed Dar es Salaam in MH on the 12th October 2001 to meet Penny Thrussell in Nairobi. Farhat Jah stayed behind in Pemba Tanzania to finalise the hand over of Swahili Divers (p) Ltd to his general manager. Jah also used this time to
Familiarise himself with his photo graphic and cine equipment
Liase with Embassy of the republic of the Sudan
Buy final spare parts
Build the www.trans-sahara.com web site with Mr Giles Wright in London
Liase with the other members of the expedition.
At this time the team consists of
Miss Penny Thrussell. British. Occupational therapist
Role: Driver, Videographer. photographer, report compiler.
Mr Narinder Sandhu, British, occupational therapist
Role deputy expedition commander, driver, fitter
Brigadier Samuel Coleridge (rtd) British, retired
Role: navigator, Linguist, Historian, driver
Mr Stuart Catling, British, Engineer
Role, expedition director of security, engineer, driver
Miss Cisca Zweirs Dutch, Anthropologist
Role: Anthropologist, European, and expedition accountant
Mr Farhat Jah, British, Adventurer
Role, Expedition Commander, Photographer, Navigator, Linguist, journalist, driver.
On the face of it, Dar es Salaam would not seem to be the place to source any equipment. However on closer inspection, basic and cheap Landrover Spares can be found at Alpha Traders in Libya street. Mr Nirmal was very friendly and extremely helpful to us here.
Tinned food can be purchased in the Shoppers plaza Supermarket on the Old Bagamoyo road and at the Score supermarket in the centre of Town.
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Updated at 0936 hours GMT 29.10.2001 |
Position |
S03’ 20 309” E 037’ 20 791” Altitude approx 0856m above Mean sea level.
Town named Moshi. |
Journey |
Dar es Salaam to Moshi. Kilometres covered approx 600. |
Terrain |
Excellent tarmac. Fuel consumption 6.28 Kilometres per litre 17 Miles per gallon. Speed 100-120 KMPH (flat out) |
Vehicle Status |
It was decided to push the TW to her limits to see what problems arose on this journey. Particular attention was paid to the engine temperature and sound. The vehicle proceeded smoothly, The following problems occurred.
It was decided to replace the exhaust, Alternator and Speedometer in
Moshi, This is being done in Chuni's garage in Moshi. An establishment to
be recommended. Their patent parts are sold at extremely reasonable rates.
While this work was being done I convinced the mechanics to mount my sand
ladders and re-place the grills over my lights.
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Expenditure |
26/27/28 Fuel 58,000 tsh. Accommodation 20,000 tsh Food 15,000 tsh Spare parts 250,000 Tsh, labour (to be decided as I write) |
Conclusion |
The standard headlights fitted to a 110 Land Rover are woefully inadequate in the pitch black of the African night. Vehicle status: OPERATIONAL. |
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