This is an extended Easter trip, so you will need to take the Tuesday off, or miss out on Marsabit. The meeting point, on 29th March, will be at Barney’s Bar & Restaurant at Nanyuki airstrip at 10.00 hrs, and after refreshments we shall leave in convoy at 10:30 hrs. Depending on how you drive, allow 2.5-3 hrs as it is 195 kms from Nairobi.

Those who wish to join us, please email me your contact details and whether you need a lift or are offering lifts in your car. All cars should be 4WD and in good mechanical condition, as the Marsabit road is very punishing! More details will be sent to those who sign-up.

Everyone will need to be self-sufficient for camping and cooking in the bush. Final arrangements will be discussed at the clubhouse on Tuesday 26th March, just before the supper night show.

Arshad Khan info@mck.or.ke

Dear Members,

 

Finally the traverse meet is scheduled – March 5th to 10th

 

This hike will cover the full length of Aberdares from North to South. It will begin from the Twin Hills where we will camp on the night of the 5th March. This is accessed from the Shamata Gate at the North end of the park.

 

Day 1: Twin Hills over Satima peak to Table Mountain. Camping at the ponds.

 

Day 2: From Table Mountain descend the ridge and camp by a stream at the forest edge.

 

Day 3: To Mitubio gate, camping at the gate and resupply with food.

 

Day 4: Mitubio Gate to Kinangop Mountain through the Bamboo.

 

Day 4: Kinangop Mountain, over the Elephant to Njabini Forest Station.

 

We have done different parts of this route over the last two years as a club and have good GPS tracks. The hiking is moderate, but sustained. We will need to carry camping gear and food for two to three days. This trip will like all the pieces into one traverse and it should be a great wilderness experience.

 

Costs are park entrance fees and guard fees for two rangers for the 5 days. The ranger fee for two is 12,000 per day which will be split between the group.

 

Contact: Alex T and Jeff Mariner info@mck.or.ke

Camping and lava tube walk at Suswa March 2 and 3

 

Departure Java at ABC place at 7:30 am, saturday

Afternoon : walking the lava tube

Sunday Morning : hiking around the rim of Suswa volcano

Sunday afternoon : driving back 

 

What it costs, for residents :

 

Entrance  500 KES

Car         500 KES

Camping  500 KES

Firewood 500 KES

Guide      1000 KES saturday + 1000 KES sunday

 

Contact: Rémi FRITSCH, info@mck.or.ke

Dear Members,

Kindly note that this month’s suppernight is on 26th February. Dinner starts at 8:15pm and slideshow at 9:00pm

 

Slideshow by Johannes Refisch – “Peru- a photographic transect from West to East and from the coast to the Andes” 

Peru has an enormous diversity in terms of landscapes, climates and biodiversity. Dr. Johannes Refisch went on a road trip from the coast across the Andes to the humid mountain forests in the Eastern part of the country. This trip shows a steep gradient from dry to wet, from lowlands to mountains, from ancient to modern cultures. Photographic highlights  include the famous Inka city Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the “Ciudad Blanca” (White City) Arequipa, among others.

 

As usual there will be supper buffet for 25pax (first come first served). Members 700/=, Non Members 800/=

Menu

Coleslaw

Mutton Rogan

Chicken Katai

Malai Kofta

Palak Panneer

Assorted Naans

Jeera Rice

Gajjar Halwa (Carrot Dessert)

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