Samburu - Kenya
with Ami Vitale
Capture the Heart of kenya: with ami vitale
Photography adventure to Kenya with national geographic photographer ami vitale
2-9 February 2019 >
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*Photos taken by Ami Vitale, Sarara Camp. & R.E.S.C.U.E.
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WE ARE invites you to join a journey of a lifetime to the vast mountain range in northern Kenya. We are so excited to announce a unique photography workshop led by our Ambassador, National Geographic photographer, Ami Vitale. Allow your eyes to meet with those of the indigenous elephants you will care for. Let your spirit rise as your feet move freely and wide grins surround you while learning the native African dance. Throw yourself into the life of the Samburu indigenous people as your hands graze over the colorful beads creating your new masterpiece in a beading workshop led by Samburu women. Find your inner animal as you visit the home of East Africa’s largest rhino population. Join us as we explore the people, the land, and the captivating animals bound to change not only your passports but your hearts for years to come.
This is a trip for Men and Women
AFRICAN DANCE
Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of the local Samburu people. We will join the indigenous community in a special ceremony dancing around a fire in celebration of the last night of our African Adventure. We will learn the African dance in a workshop and witness the dance in action.
PICTURE YOUR DAY:
Early Morning Meditation or yoga
Breakfast
Safari game drive
Lunch + Free Time
Afternoon Activity (photography workshop - give back - creative workshop - explore)
Free Time + Appetizers and tea
Dinner
Free Time + bonfire and night circle
A more detailed itinerary will be sent to confirmed guests closer to date.
HIGHLIGHTS
Photography workshop led by Ami Vitale
Daily yoga classes
Daily meditation
Safari Game Drives
Give-back to an elephant sanctuary
Experience traditions and customs of indigenous Samburu people
Beading Workshop with Samburu women
Visit to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy home of East Africa's largest rhino population
Healthy locally sourced meals
Desert Camel Ride
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Airfare from Nairobi to Lewa Downs
Airfare from Sarara to Nairobi Wilson
Accommodation at OneFortyEight for 1 night
Accommodation at Lewa House for 3 nights
Accommodation at Sarara Camp for 3 nights
Healthy meals for all 7 days (breakfast, lunch, & dinner + snacks)
All taxis + group shuttle to/from airport
Safari Game Drives
Park fees
Yoga
Photography workshop
African Dance Workshop
Beading Workshop
Giving back project
Onsite photographer
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare to Nairobi
Travel Insurance
Gratuities for guides
AMBASSADOR
AMI VITALE - National Geographic magazine photographer and Nikon Ambassador she has lived in mud huts and war zones, contracted malaria, and donned a panda suit—all in keeping with her philosophy of “living the story.”
She has traveled to more than 90 countries, bearing witness not only to violence and conflict, but also to surreal beauty and to the enduring power of the human spirit. Recently, she has turned her lens to compelling wildlife stories, such as returning critically endangered captive born species, like the giant pandas back to the wild and attempts to save the last living northern white rhinos from extinction. Based in Montana, Vitale is a contract photographer with National Geographic magazine and frequently gives workshops throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.
FACILITATOR
GIULIA BACCI - Founder of WE ARE
Born and raised in Florence, Italy Giulia has been on her personal pursuit of what creates and maintains happiness. Giulia's kind heart and creative spirit shine through her work and are showcased in the giving back projects WE ARE does abroad. When she is not trying to find the key to happiness Giulia is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor and a lover of any adventure; from snowboarding on the slopes to dancing on water while surfing you will find her with a big smile and open heart.
Accommodations
CUISINE
All of our meals will be prepared daily by a private chef. The ingredients are always, fresh, locally-sourced, and often homemade. There is a farm located on the properties where we can see and smell the very ingredients that will be used in our delectable meals.
Start your day with tea, coffee, or juice accompanied by fantastic views of East Africa. If you have dietary restrictions please notify us ahead of time.
FLIGHT - HOW TO GET THERE
Flights should be booked to Nairobi Kenya, (NBO). We can help facilitate an airport transfer from NBO to OneFortyEight.
One of the foundational principles of WE ARE’s mission is the desire to give back to the destinations visited; redefining how we answer call to travel. We will be volunteering our time and funds at R.E.S.C.U,E: Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. Community United for Elephants. The Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is situated in the remote Mathews Range, among Kenya’s second largest elephant population. It takes in orphaned and abandoned elephant calves with an aim to release them back into the wild herds adjoining the Sanctuary. This is the result of a widely recognized and expanding grassroots movement of community-driven conservation across northern Kenya; a movement that is growing new economies, transforming lives and conserving natural resources.
The Sanctuary effects the local wildlife and supports the Samburu people in many ways. It is the representation of the communities standing up united for wildlife, in recognition of the value that they can cultivate. Opportunities are being created, livelihoods are improving and wildlife is returning, proving that nature can provide a sustainable economy for the populations that occupy its magnificent ecosystem.
Reteti is also empowering young Samburu women to be the first-ever women elephant keepers in all of Africa. At first, the community didn’t think there was a place for women in the workplace. Now, the success of these women elephant keepers is unlocking new possibilities, setting a powerful example for young girls hoping to pursue their dreams. It’s also changing how the community relates to elephants. Schoolchildren who have never seen an elephant before or who were afraid of elephants visit Reteti and experience these elephants up close, and they realize they can grow up to be a veterinarian or an elephant keeper.
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