TALKS & VIDEO 
Life of Mammal 
Insect Eaters 
A BBC Production on 
mammals like anteaters and 
shrews, with 
David Attenbourgh 
Mon 9 August '04 
5:30 p.m. Louis Leakey Hall, 
National Museums, Nairobi 
Nature & People 
Fair 
FIELD TRIPS 
Hiking at 
01 Donyo Orok 
Sat 21 & Sun 22 Aug '04 
01 Donyo Orok is a mountain on the Kenya - 
Tanzania border near the town of Namanga. 
We meet at the National Museum, Nairobi 
car park 8:45 a.m.for prompt departure at 
9:00 a.m. on Sat 21. Our base and overnight 
will be the Namanga River Hotel, which is 
situated on the foot of the mountain. 
Sat 2 & Sun 3 Oct 04 
Nairobi Arboretum 
A Fair to inspire people about 
the biodiversity around them 
Nature Kenya committees and 
projects are planning live succulent, 
bird, insect, amphibian and other 
displays. The Site Support Groups we 
work with will set up a butterfly 
house, bring woolspinning looms and 
products, and will have drama 
performances. 
These and many other activities will 
take place the first weekend of 
October at the Arboretum - be sure 
to put these dates in your diary. 
More information in the next 
newsletter! 
Aiir.lKT AT A GLIMP SE 
Sat 7 
Mon 9 
/\5F Rir dwalks & NRF walk 
Video-Life of Mammal 
Insect Eaters 
Sat 14 
Tree Walk 
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Sa t 28 _ Maanzoni/Athi River jTip_ 
Mon 30 Tree Walk 
Bird walks every Wednesday Morning 
Bird ringing every Thursday Morning 
Editorial Team 
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NaivraH(t'< Corner Dino Martins 
Nature Kenya charge: 150/- per person. 
BAB cost will be 1000/- per person sharing 
(add 300/- for a single room). Children 5 - 
12 yrs sharing with parents 500/-. Camping 
(with hot showers) is 300/- per person. 
Meals are available from hotel at 260/- 
breakfast, 400/- lunch, 500/- dinner. 
IMPORTANT: 
BOOK & PAY RIGHT AWAY I 
Succulenta at 
Maanzoni/Athi 
River 
Sat 28 August '04 
Exciting outing to look at Succulents. There 
is a swimming pool at Maanzoni, so those 
feeling hot - bring your gear. Also bring 
lots of drinking water and your picnic. 
Water is scarce at Maanzoni, so for those 
with larger cars a couple of jerry cans 
would be welcomed. Please liaise with Sue 
Allan (891190 or 0733 891 721) or Julia 
Glen (891065 or 0722 756 647) 
The recently completed Wana Funzi 
Cottages on Swara Plains are available for 
those who would like to spend the night on 
the Hopcraft's Ranch at Athi River. Contact 
Game Ranching Ltd on 0733 812 556 or 
email zuri@wananchi.com 
Training 
Identification & 
Growing of Aloes 
ii September '04 
with Prof. Len Newton, 
from the Kenyatta 
University Botany Dept. 
Organised by the Nairobi Botanic 
Garden, National Museums of Kenya, 
this is a one day training @ 1500/-, 
which includes tea and lunch. 
Plan your weekend or other 
break to stay at the 
Kinangop Guest House 
Perched on the Kinangop Plateau with 
incredible views across the Rift Valley, the 
farm combines tussock-grass pasture, 
indigenous forest, and attractive gardens. 
The guesthouse is comfortable and fully 
furnished. Visitors can enjoy hikes and 
walks on the farm or go further afield with 
local guides. 
For more information, brochure and non¬ 
member rates please contact Nature Kenya. 
Guest House rates: Day visit 350/- 
MEMBER nos Overnight Weekend 
1 to 2 pax 4000/- 6500/- 
3 4,900/- 7,400/- 
4 5,800/- 8,300/- 
NATURE KENYA, P. 0. Box 44486, 00100 GPO Nairobi Tel: 3749957 / 3746090 Fax: 3741049 E-mail: office@naturekenya.org 
