Not only because it was filmed in southern Africa, but also because every car bought has a broken A/C. Join the crew as they make their way into the guild of explorers by tackling the ferocious beauty of Africa. On their quest, they’ll brave crocodile infested rivers, inhospitable hotel rooms, and massive mountain ranges.īut along the journey, their obstacles give way to an expansive culture, the exotic African wildlife, and some of the most breath-taking sunsets imaginable. Their mission: Find the source of the Nile River. This two-part adventure begins in the heart of Uganda, where the team must buy an estate car (translation: a wagon) for £1500, and take it across the continent of Africa. Watch as Clarkson takes a joke too far, and finds himself at the end of a machete! 2. The team, using just £1500 apiece, must buy a car in Bolivia and drive it over 1000 miles of the harshest terrain.Īs always, this band of merry-men keeps the outlook on their grim situation bright with witty banter and obnoxious practical jokes. There’s suspense, victory, near death experiences, and the elation you can only experience after having survived one. Season 14 episode 6 is a roller coaster of sheer cliffs, volcanic mountains, and dense rain forests. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Top Gear, or someone wondering what Top Gear is, (Where have you been?! Antarctica?) these five episodes are great examples of what makes this show special.
Watching Richard Hammond, James May, and Jeremy Clarkson tear across the globe in everything from a Bugatti Veyron to a Reliant Robin (which flips more than a gymnast) is television at its finest. Top Gear is the best car enthusiast show of our time.