Desert Museum
Desert Museum
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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E Kimani
Lavington, Kenya9 contributions
Dec 2019
The desert museum is an interesting visit though it doesn't offer a lot more beyond the household artefacts of the neighboring tribes - though these are quite interesting to see and learn about. It's in a unique location though with a beautiful view of Lake Turkana. Once you are in Loiyangalani it makes sense to visit it given that its free of charge to get in.
Written 11 March 2020
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Jak_D
Zaandam, The Netherlands6 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
This is an incredible place & an amazing festival to experience. The true craddle of human life!
Although long & exhausting, best is to drive from Nairobi to truelly experience the incredible fauna & flora diversity of Norther Kenya: the landscape change drastically almost every 100km. And you really can then better appreciate a swim in the cool 10000 years old waters of lake Turkana.
Prepare yourself for a complete mind & body cleansing...
Although long & exhausting, best is to drive from Nairobi to truelly experience the incredible fauna & flora diversity of Norther Kenya: the landscape change drastically almost every 100km. And you really can then better appreciate a swim in the cool 10000 years old waters of lake Turkana.
Prepare yourself for a complete mind & body cleansing...
Written 23 June 2013
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Masood K
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1,468 contributions
Oct 2020
The content of the museum is the various artifacts of the tribes of Kenya, such as milk holder, spears, grain storing container, etc but the sad part is that these things are kept in a very dismal condition.
the importance of these things will be know once the tribes have become extinct and that these things will not be available.
the importance of these things will be know once the tribes have become extinct and that these things will not be available.
Written 28 October 2020
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Linanayanpatel
Nairobi5 contributions
Dec 2012 • Family
We were there from the 23rd till the 29th... It was really good and the kids loved it more.... Swimming and fishing in the lake........ Beautiful place.....the locals are very friendly.....
Written 30 December 2012
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M Lee
London, UK56 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Molten rock safaris always makes trip to the north Kenya.
Chalbi desert.
Desert museum.
Lake Turkana.
Sibiloi kobi fora.
Cultural visits.
The trip is adventurers and sceneries that have no comparison.
Chalbi desert.
Desert museum.
Lake Turkana.
Sibiloi kobi fora.
Cultural visits.
The trip is adventurers and sceneries that have no comparison.
Written 30 October 2023
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Larry4Africa
Kitale, Kenya125 contributions
June 2019 • Friends
I titled the review as such, as the artifacts in the museum are still actively being worn and utilized by these remote locals still today. But the descriptions and the displays make for a very interesting visit. The curator was very informative and a lovely lady.
Written 21 June 2019
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Ala Z
Europe930 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Even if visiting museums isn’t your favourite activity you should see the Desert Museum, Loiyangolani which was opened in 2008. It has the fantastic colours of Lake Turkana as a background.
In the Museum you will get some information about heritage of the tribes that live near the Lake, namely Rendille, Turkana, Samburu, Pokot, Watta, Gabbra, Dassanach and very important El Molo tribe. Our guide is a Rendille and he is married to a Turkana and he speaks also Samburu and more. That’s why I felt I had to learn, at least, the names of the tribes.
Marti Rock
In the afternoon our guide took us to see Marti Rock which is one of the three main rock sites with engravings about 5000 years old. They depict animals and ancient symbols.
In the Museum you will get some information about heritage of the tribes that live near the Lake, namely Rendille, Turkana, Samburu, Pokot, Watta, Gabbra, Dassanach and very important El Molo tribe. Our guide is a Rendille and he is married to a Turkana and he speaks also Samburu and more. That’s why I felt I had to learn, at least, the names of the tribes.
Marti Rock
In the afternoon our guide took us to see Marti Rock which is one of the three main rock sites with engravings about 5000 years old. They depict animals and ancient symbols.
Written 26 January 2019
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Katrin M
8 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
We just stopped by as it was on our way and we got pleasantly surprised! The museum is very informative about the different tribes living in the North of Kenya, unveiling facts about their traditions, cultures, daily lives and habits. It exposes crafts belonging to tge different tribes and also shows the different plants and animals of the North.
We were charged 150 KES (1,50 USD) per person.
Worth a visit!
We were charged 150 KES (1,50 USD) per person.
Worth a visit!
Written 2 January 2017
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Cheeriop
Finland471 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
The museum is remote, and simple, a bit expensive (500sh) But to promote its existence it is worth the visit. You will read about the tribes around, insects, birds, see examples of cutlery, jewellery etc.
Written 15 November 2016
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Guy C
Island of Malta, Malta90 contributions
Sept 2015 • Solo
I visited in September 2015, I asked when they last had a visitor and the reply was 'June'!! However the guide was an anthropologist and had worked at the digs in the North of the Lake.
Written 28 September 2015
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