Day Outing – Hopcraft, Swara Plains Acacia Camp – Sat 25 Feb 2017

Hopcraft, Swara Plains Acacia Camp – Athi River
Saturday 25 February 2017

Situated on the Kapiti Plains opposite the rugged Lukenya Hill, Swara Plains Acacia Camp (home to the Hopcraft family since Independence) is nestled in a glade of shady Yellow Fever Trees. It is a privately fenced 20,000 acre wildlife sanctuary with a good population of game animals, over 280 identified bird species and provides immense views with big skies.
Swara Plains is also home to the award-winning children’s bestseller HOW IT WAS WITH DOOMS turned movie, ‘Duma’. A Warner Bros feature film based on the Hopcraft’s true story of adopting an orphaned Cheetah cub, Dooms.
Join this trip and get a chance to absorb the unique history of Swara Plains and this majestic slice of Wild Africa!

Cost;
Adult – Ksh 3,950
Child below 12 yrs – Ksh 3,150
Payment: Mpesa paybill, Business No: 400800, Account No: 6571570019
(Guests or non-member’s will be required to buy either a temporary or annual membership)
Included;

 Transport
 Swara Plains sanctuary fee
 Game Drive (Cheetah, Zebra, Eland, Oryx, Giraffe, Ostrich, antelopes and many more)
 Guided nature walk and spectacular bird watching, with Washington Wachira, guide
 Movie screening fee
 Tea/Coffee and snacks

Excluded;

Lunch. Bring your picnic lunch/snacks
Bottled water
Tips

Note:
Wear comfortable walking shoes/clothes
Bring your identity card/proof of residency, a hat, sunscreen lotion, sun glasses and drinking water.
Optional: binoculars and camera

Bookings: 0724 255 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.or
For ease of planning, please book and pay by Fri 17 February

Safari – Kembu Farms, Njoro: 25 – 26 March 2017

Kembu Farms Weekend
25-26 March 2017

Getaway the weekend of March 25-26 to Kembu Cottages in Njoro. The cottages are on an 800 acre farm with space for hiking, a farm walk, or plain relaxing. The location has easy access to local sites for us to visit such as Lake Nakuru National Park, Lord Edgerton’s Ngata Castle, and fantastic views from the Menengai Crater.

Date: Saturday, March 25- Sunday, March 26
Cost: 11,500 Ksh for adults; 9,000 Ksh for children under 12 years
Included: FB, lodging, farm visit. Please indicate if you are a vegetarian or have food allergies.
Cost excludes Transportation costs, entrance fees and tips
* Please indicate transportation status when signing up: if you will be driving, if can take passengers, or if you need transportation. Van transportation can be arranged if needed.

Payment: MPesa Paybill- 400800, Account No- 6571570019
Deadline: Until group limit is reached or February 24 at the latest as the Farm requires a deposit to secure the booking.

Bookings: 0724 255 299 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org