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Meru National Park – April 30 – May 3

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Meru National Park
April 30 – May 3
Meru is one of Kenya’s most beautiful parks. Blessed with several rivers, it has diverse landscapes of riverine forests, swamps and doum palms. The southern boundry is formed by the majestic Tana river where the surrounding area is dry scrubland. Because of the low altitude the evenings are warm and the sky full of stars. Game in the park includes elephant, cheetah and a rhino sanctuary.
Meru is the area where the Adamsons released their most famous lioness Elsa back into the wild. We shall visit the graves of Pippa and Elsa, though the latter may be inaccessible. There will be a 40-minute talk on the Adamsons. We may also visit the Adamson bridge on the Tana river.
Route : We shall take a circular route round Mt Kenya. We go via Meru town . Nearby we shall visit a fossil site. Our coffee break will be at the Pig and Whistle, an old colonial watering hole. We return via Nanyuki.
We shall stay at the warden’s charming old house, with its spacious verandas. There is often game around the house. There is a swimming pool nearby which we can use…if we have time!
Because of the bed arrangement there have to be 4 couples. There are two single rooms. Total number the house can accommodate is 10 persons.
Cost : 14,800ksh.
Information : There is a lot written by the Adamsons as well as about them. Some of the books are available in the KMS library. Also recommended is an exhibition of Joy Adamson’s paintings on at the Nairobi Museum.
Book and pay now to avoid disappointment

Contact: 0724 255 299 or 2339158

info@kenyamuseumsociety.org

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF KMS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 22 APRIL 2015

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF KMS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 22 APRIL 2015
FROM HONORARY SECRETARY, DR. MARLA STONE

You are kindly asked to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Kenya Museum Society Wednesday, 22 April, at 6:15 pm at the Louis Leakey Auditorium. See the agenda below. Wine, juice and bitings will be provided from 5:45 pm.

The meeting will start at 6:15 pm, followed by a 30-minute documentary film at 7pm titled My Kenya @ 50 – Our Sporting and Cultural Heritage. It is a documentary compiled by the Festival of Friendship (FoF) to capture and preserve the contributions and experiences of the Asian community in Kenya.

Any member who wishes to nominate officers or other Council members is encouraged to contact the KMS office by email or phone. Any member who wishes to submit a resolution at the Annual General Meeting must do so by sending it in writing by Wednesday, 8th April to the Honorary Secretary, Dr. Marla Stone, via the KMS email (info@kenyamuseumsociety.org). Self nominations are welcome, but they must be submitted in writing and seconded by another KMS member.

Please confirm your attendance on or before Monday, 13th April by email (info@kenyamuseumsociety.org) or phone (020 3743808, 0724 255299 or wireless 020 2339158). If your membership has lapsed or will soon lapse you may renew prior to the beginning of the meeting. Though all categories of members are encouraged to attend, only paid-up members, exclusive of student members, visitor members, NMK special category members, and KMS staff, will be able to vote on any issues.

The agenda for the AGM will be as follows:
1. Opening of Meeting
2. Approval of Minutes of 2014 AGM
3. Chairperson’s Report
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. New Business
a. Election of officers and other Council members
b. Appointment of auditor
c. Additional new business
6. Adjournment

Easter Safari – Western Kenya, Lake Victoria and Kakamega Forest

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Western Kenya, Lake Victoria and Kakamega Forest
2-6 April, 2015
This 5 day trip will be part historic and part nature. We shall cover some of the history of the Railway in Western Kenya and visit the interesting stations of Londiani, Kipkelion and Fort Ternan.
We stay for 2 nights at Kwessos house. Built in the 1920’s it is a charming home with extensive gardens and a heated swimming pool. We can have long walks on the 3,000 acre estate, visit a waterfall and a dam. Horse riding is available at 1,500ksh an hour. For the more experienced riders there is a cross-country course.
On 4 April we proceed to Kisumu and have lunch by the lake. After lunch we go to Kakamega forest. It is a remnant of the great rainforests that once stretched from western Africa across to the eastern shores. We shall stay two nights at the serene, old fashoined Rondo Retreat. The next day there will be a walk in the forest.
Return to Nairobi on 6 April.
Cost: 24,800 Ksh pp sharing
Included: Kwessos House 1 day FB and 1 day HB. Rondo Retreat FB.
Not Included: transport, cost of the forest walk.
Route: Nairobi-Nakuru-Londiani-Kipkelion-Homa Lime-Kisumu -Kakamega-Nairobi
Carry a picnic lunch for the first day. On Monday we can have a short stop in Nakuru for snacks.
Book and pay now. It is Easter weekend and lodges demand early payment.

There is room for 12 persons only.
Contacts; 0724 255 299, 2339158 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org

A guided tour of the African Heritage House, Athi River

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A guided tour of the African Heritage House, Athi River
By Alan Donovan
Saturday 28 March 2015

The African Heritage House was conceived by Alan Donovan based on the indigenous architectures he encountered from his many trips through Africa.
Overlooking the Nairobi National Park, this house is described by the prestigious Architectural Digest as “an architecture rising from the serene Kenyan plain like an outcropping of earth, a vision of usefulness informed by the African genius for decoration.”
The house, apart from housing an art collection spanning 50 years from all over Africa, is a piece of art itself, and remains of immeasurable cultural value to all Africans and indeed the whole human race.
PS: On 26 January 2015, African Heritage House was gazetted as a National Monument.

Included:

• Entry fee
• Guided tour
• Transport
• Tea/coffee & snacks

Cost
KMS member Ksh 2,400 Member Child Ksh 2,050
Non member Ksh 2,700 Non member Child Ksh 2,250

FREE for Children below 5 yrs
Mpesa Paybill No: 400800, Account No: 6571570019

Book and pay by Monday 23 March 2015

Contacts; 0724 255 299, 2339158 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org

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