Heading for Elandsheim to begin Zulu War Battlefields phase of expedition

They have landed safely in Johannesburg and are heading for Elandsheim where they will be based for the next few days. 

Leader Tom texts: All running smoothly, a very happy team, all on the bus with Tommy (our guide) and on our way!

Expeditioners' accommodation for Battlefields Phase at Elandsheim a Lutheran Mission

Accommodation lodges at Elandsheim with campfire/Boma area in background

Next stop ... South Africa!

How exciting! We said 'Next time we see you it will be to give you your plane tickets' and that moment has finally arrived!

Everyone is now at the airport, all checked in and now through security.
Flight is on-time for a 19.00 hrs departure. Next update once they've landed tomorrow in Johannesburg - scheduled ETA 07.15.

Look out South Africa ... here we come!

All checked-in and ready to go! 

Expeditioners are on their way...

Tom Campbell-Hill (left), this years Leader stayed at Lydeard Farm last night for a final briefing and  has now joined the expeditioners for the Outposts Open Expedition to South Africa on the coach bound for London Heathrow. They will meet Laura Martin, assistant Leader (below) there.

 

 

 

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS