Archive for month: July, 2018
Safari: Lake Ol Bolossat & Menengai Crater, 14 – 15 July 2018
Note: Absolute deadline 4 July, for full payment.
This trip is to the interesting and little known area between Gilgil, Nyahuru and Nakuru. We shall go via either Gilgil or Njambini.
On Saturday we visit Lake Ol Bolossat which has good bird life, especially ducks, and hippo. Picnic lunch. In the afternoon we drive to Hippo pools near Nyahururu and take a short walk to Thompson’s Falls. We then take the very dramatic descent into the Rift Valley through Subukia. Passing through Nakuru we head out to Maili Saba Camp, as the name suggests, 7 miles on the road out of Nakuru! Perched on the edge of Menengai Crater, this is a charming rustic tented camp with the most amazing view of the silent crater below. It has a warm, casual atmosphere, good food and a small swimming pool. Each tent has its own terrace.
On Sunday after breakfast there will be a long walk to the edge of the crater. After that you can just relax. We depart for Nairobi after lunch.
Cost: 11,800 pp sharing. Children below 12 pay 7,100.
Included: FB at Maili Saba, guided walk at Lake Ol Bolossat.
Not included: transport, guided walk at Menengai.
Road: Mostly tarmac.
Carry a picnic lunch for Saturday.
Bookings: 0724 255299, 2339158 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Payment Options;
- Safaricom: M-PESA Paybill, Business no – 400800, Account No- 6571570019
Safari: Lakes Magadi and Natron, 27 – 29 July 2018
Escape the cold in Nairobi. Descend into the Rift Valley and explore the incredibly beautiful hellish paradise of these two lakes.
Friday- Arrive in Magadi late morning. A guided walk by the Magadi Soda Co to explain the soda extraction process.Then we proceed to the lake to see the many water birds especially flaming. Picnic lunch at the lake shore.
Back in Magadi check in at the tented camp (the tents are air-conditioned!) In the afternoon you can go swim at the Magadi Soda club or just relax. Dinner at the club.
Saturday- After breakfast we depart for the Nguruman escarpment and Lake Natron. There will be a charge to pass through Shompole ranch. The best time at Natron is around 4pm when a lot of game arrives to drink water. Picnic lunch. Return to Magadi by 6.30pm. Dinner at club.
Sunday- After a leisurely breakfast return to Nairobi. We may make a short stop at the pre-historic site at Olorgesaille where you can enjoy the remnants of your picnic food.
Cost 14,400 pp sharing. Single room supplement is only 500 per day but depends on availability. Children pay 60% of the total.
Included – 2 days half board at camp, guide fees, guided walk of soda operations
Not included – transport, Shompole conservancy fee (1,500), Lake Natron fee (500)
Transport: 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.
Day Outing: Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park, Sat 25 August 2018
Get away from noisy Nairobi for a couple of hours, hiking, birding and game viewing in this serene national park.
The name Ol Donyo Sabuk , in masai , means “ solitary mountain”, this unique mountain
Stands a proud 7,037 feet talll in the predominately flat surroundings of the athi plains. This rugged hump – backed outcrop of ancient rock jutting high above the athi plains, offers from its summit magnificent 360 degree panaromic view s over the athi river,pinapple fields of Thika and the snowcapped views of both Mount Kilimanjaro and Mt kenya on clear days.
Ol donyo Sabuk also homes the grave of famous sir William Northrup Mcmillan.
The park is only 65 km from Nairobi towards central highlands of Thika, and makes for an excellent day trip.
The lush vegetation and cool air of this compact and scenic national park, make trekking easy. The leisurely trek will provide ample opportunity to bird view up close, and also admire various wild grassland game. We will be accompanied by a game ranger as the park boasts of large numbers of buffalo.
Our plan would be to drive northwards to Thika town, via the Chania falls, before proceeding to the fourteen falls, through pineapple plantations. Making stops at all these lovely sites as we drive into the park for a full on day trekking and birding adventure.
Our own Washington Wachira will lead the trip, sharing with us his vast and comprehensive knowledge on birds.
Cost:
KMS Member – Ksh 3,050
Guest – Ksh 3,350
Payment: Safaricom, M-PESA, Paybill, Business No 400800, Account number 6571570019.
Time: 8 am to 4 pm
Bring a hat, drinking water, binoculars and wear good walking shoes.
Suitable for children over 9 years.
We look forward to this exciting day out and hope many of you will join us.
Included – Transport, guide and rangers fees
Excluded – Park Fees, Lunch and other personal expenses.
Safari: Ol Pejeta, Nanyuki 8-10 September 2018
Join us for a weekend getaway to Ol Pejeta from September 8-10. We’ll spend two nights at Pelican House and explore the 90,000 acre Ol Pejeta Conservancy with its diversity of wildlife species including the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. The Conservancy contains the Sweetwater Chimp Sanctuary for orphaned, abandoned, and rescued chimps; the Morani Information Center; the rhino memorial as well as other points of interest. It is Big Five habitat that is managed by integrating cattle ranching as an ecological tool. The proceeds from Ol Pejeta fees go to community development programs.
Pelican House where we’ll stay has been refurbished as last May. The house overlooks Pelican dam and has a traditional African colonial architecture with a large living room for socializing. It is a self-catering guest house and cottage that has spectacular views of Mt. Kenya.
Cost: 15,000 Ksh for adults pps; 9,000 Ksh for children under 12 years
Included: FB, lodging. Cost excludes Transportation costs and entrance fees.
Payments: Mpesa paybill, Business No: 400800, Account: 6571570019
Bookings: 0724 255 299, 2339158 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Deadline: Until group limit is reached or August 1 at the latest. Our deposit is due then!
Safari: Mpala Ranch, Laikipia – 16-18 November 2018
Mpala Ranch is a 50,000 swath of savanna and woodland habitat in Laikipia. It is unfenced, but defined by the catchment of 2 rivers. It has some of the most spectacular wildlife populations outside the gazetted national parks – over 6,000 elephants, Grevy’s zebra, a large population of wild dogs, eland, and hippo among others.
During our visit, we’ll have a chance to visit the historic caves on the property, do game drives, and hear presentations from resident researchers. The exact topics for the itinerary will be confirmed as we approach the travel date.
Cost: 18,000 ksh pp sharing
Included: FB and lodging
Included: FB and lodging
Not included: Transport. 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.
Other: indicate if you are a vegetarian or have food allergies when signing up.
This opportunity to visit Mpala Ranch is a special privilege extended to the Kenya Museum Society
Payments: M-PESA Paybill, Business No: 400800, Account: 6571570019
Bookings: 0724 255 299, 2339158 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
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