You'll be fine, just watched a tv program about an elderly couple who drove from Cape town to London (UK) in an 80s Rolls Silver Spirit. Kenya, in particular, has many L322s so parts should be available. Most main roads in and south of Kenya all the way to SA are in good condition (relatively). South Sudan / Ethiopia and Northern Kenya are the only places you risk armed bandits, but you will probably get a police escort in many areas or at least an armed guard out of the danger areas. It's easy going once you reach Nairobi.
My 0.02$:
- buy a fuel-water separating funnel (cheap, as used by ga pilots) or install additional filter to your fuel line.
-don't go alone, have another vehicle in convoy
- fit the smallest rim you can and the highest profile, strongest tyres (mud grip is better than a/t if you plan on taking the 'scenic' route). Carry 2 spares as well.
- fit underbody protection and snorkel (if you can find one!)
- carry a fault code reader / diagnostic tool like BBS faultmate etc and good set of tools.
- get contact details for LR dealers or good indy mechanics along the way
- sat phone
- carry spare air spring/damper / compressor; filters etc.
- obtain all paperwork before leaving and leave copies with family and carry some copies yourself.
My 0.02$:
- buy a fuel-water separating funnel (cheap, as used by ga pilots) or install additional filter to your fuel line.
-don't go alone, have another vehicle in convoy
- fit the smallest rim you can and the highest profile, strongest tyres (mud grip is better than a/t if you plan on taking the 'scenic' route). Carry 2 spares as well.
- fit underbody protection and snorkel (if you can find one!)
- carry a fault code reader / diagnostic tool like BBS faultmate etc and good set of tools.
- get contact details for LR dealers or good indy mechanics along the way
- sat phone
- carry spare air spring/damper / compressor; filters etc.
- obtain all paperwork before leaving and leave copies with family and carry some copies yourself.
