By Irene Gaitirira
Published August 12, 2016
If you are in Nairobi but don’t yet know how or where to spend your mid-month weekend, we have some ideas for you.
Running at Alliance Francaise in the Nairobi Central Business District is a theatre play titled A Kiss through the Veil. A decade after losing his wife to politically-instigated violence that also confines him to a wheelchair besides sending his son to prison, Daniel wonders whether he will ever receive justice. The play is for two days only, Friday and Saturday. Gate charges are Sh500 per head.
Coming hot on the heels of A Kiss through the Veil on August 13 and 14 is a tourism promotion event dubbed The Hub: Karen Tourism Expo. Here, you are likely to win a ticket to Europe or two flights to Masai Mara and accommodation prizes. Entry is free.
As the weekend rushes inexorably towards the end, you may find joy and fulfillment in Art Fest: Art In The Wild on Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the cost of Sh500-Sh1000.
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Held within the Nairobi National Park, the day-long event is described as “a vibrant celebration of the whole artistic spectrum, a day of artistic bliss showcasing paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber glass, woodwork, photography, folk art, graphic arts, music, spoken word, creative writing and cuisine.”
Art Fest is aimed at inspiring arts and enhancing culture as it celebrates biodiversity and conservation of endangered species, the organisers of the event say.
In case you are the type that enjoys holidays outside Nairobi, you may consider a self-drive weekend breakaway in Island Camp (Lake Baringo), Il Ngwesi Lodge (Laikipia) or a flying package to Samburu Intrepids Camp (Samburu Game Reserve).
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The self-drive rates per adult sharing is Sh14000 and Sh5000 per child sharing to Lake Baringo. These rates cover full board meals and boat transfers in Lake Baringo.
The self-drive rates to Laikipia are Sh17000 per adult sharing per night and Sh9000 per child sharing. Also charged is a Conservancy fee of Sh1750 per adult per night and Sh850 per child.
A two-night flying package to Samburu Game Reserve costs US$1095 per adult and US$930 per child for two nights full board accommodation, return flights to Samburu, return airstrip transfers in Samburu, and two shared game drives per day.It however does not cover park fees, drinks, items of personal nature and gratuities.
