Tribal & Wildlife Safari 2026
SAMBURU • MATHEWS RANGE (CAMP NDOTTO) • AMBOSELI
October 18–27, 2026 | 10 Days / 9 Nights
Venture Beyond the Big Five
A rare, intimate cultural & wildlife photographic journey through Kenya
Join award-winning photographer and educator Kambua Chema and the expert team at Mackay Africa for an immersive, life-enriching safari designed for travellers seeking a deeper, more meaningful connection to Kenya’s wildlife, landscapes, and tribal communities.
Kenya is a tapestry of ancient cultures, exotic wildlife, dramatic ecosystems, and breathtaking scenery. This private photographic journey takes you far beyond the traditional safari route—into remote tribal regions, untouched landscapes, and wildlife sanctuaries teeming with life.
You will photograph rare species, powerful wildlife moments, and one-of-a-kind tribal portraits, guided by local experts who speak multiple tribal languages and have fostered decades-long relationships with the communities you will meet.
This is not a tourist safari.
This is a deeply authentic, respectful, and transformational experience.
Safari At a Glance
- Destinations: Samburu • Mathews Range (Ngurunit) • Amboseli
- Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
- Focus: Wildlife, tribal portraiture, culture, fine-art travel photography
- Physical Level: Moderate
- Group Style: Small, intimate, immersive
- Host: Kambua Chema Photography
What Makes This Safari Special
- Exclusive access to Samburu, Rendille, and Maasai communities through long-standing, trusted relationships.
- A rare opportunity to photograph unique northern species including Grevy’s zebras, maneless lions, and reticulated giraffes.
- Two professional tribal portrait sessions with up to 10 models per session.
- Immersion into the remote Mathews Range, untouched by mainstream tourism.
- Close encounters with Amboseli’s legendary elephant herds sometimes 50+ in a single day.
- Ethical photography practices, cultural respect, and community contribution through food & school supply donations.
This experience is crafted for photographers, cultural explorers, nature lovers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Kenya’s heartbeat.
Destinations
Samburu: The Dreamscape of Northern Kenya
Samburu is the Africa many dream of: umbrella acacia trees, red earth, arid beauty, and wildlife found nowhere else.
Here you may photograph:
- Grevy’s zebras
- Reticulated giraffes
- Somali ostrich
- Maneless lions
- Red-soil elephants
- Cheetahs & leopards
The vibrant, semi-nomadic Samburu people ornamented in exquisite beaded attire add cultural depth and vivid colour to your storytelling
Mathews Range & Camp Ndotto - Tribal Heartland
In the rugged, lush Mathews Range, you will meet both Samburu and Rendille communities whose ancient traditions remain intact.
This region is home to:
- Rocky outcrops
- Verdant valleys
- Camel caravans
- Deep cultural traditions
Here you will enjoy:
✔ Morning and afternoon village visits
✔ Two dedicated portrait sessions (up to 10 models each)
✔ Ethical, collaborative photography
✔ Intimate cultural exchange
Amboseli: Land of Giants
Amboseli National Park offers:
- Four of the Big Five
- Towering elephant herds
- Abundant birdlife
- Sweeping wetland and savanna ecosystems
This is one of the best places in Africa to photograph elephants up close, along with zebras, lions, buffalo, hyenas, and more.
Evenings include a goat roasting celebration with Maasai warriors—an unforgettable cultural and culinary experience.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 01 • October 18, 2026 – Arrival in Nairobi
Arrival, airport transfer, check-in at Four Points. Overnight in Nairobi.
Day 02 • Nairobi → Samburu
Drive north to Samburu; lunch and relaxation at Samburu Intrepids.
Day 03 • Samburu
Morning game drive. Afternoon village visit, food donation & goat roasting.
Day 04 • Samburu → Camp Ndotto
Sunrise village visit → Drive to Mathews Range → Afternoon visit (time permitting).
Day 05 • Camp Ndotto
Village visit → Lunch → Portrait session → Afternoon cultural time.
Day 06 • Camp Ndotto
Village visit → Lunch → Second portrait session → Afternoon visit.
Day 07 • Camp Ndotto → Amboseli
Drive to Kalama Airstrip → Fly to Amboseli → Afternoon game drive.
Day 08 • Amboseli
Morning game drive → Afternoon village visit → Goat roasting with warriors.
Day 09 • Amboseli
Morning game drive → Lunch → Afternoon wildlife drive.
Day 10 • Amboseli → Nairobi → Departure
Sunrise village visit → Drive to Nairobi → Day rooms → Airport transfer.
Pricing
TOTAL COST:
USD 9,995.00 per person sharing
Single Supplement: USD 1,000.00
Payment Plan
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Deposit – Due at Booking
USD 2,500.00 (non-refundable)
Secures your space on the safari.
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Second Payment – Due 180 Days Before Departure
50% of remaining balance
Confirms internal flights, camps, tribal arrangements, and logistics.
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Final Payment – Due 90 Days Before Departure
Remaining balance
Due no later than July 20, 2026.
What’s Included
- Community visits in Samburu, Ngurunit, Amboseli
- Entrance fees & game drives in Samburu and Maasai Mara
- 1 charter flight from Kalama → Amboseli
- 30kg baggage allowance
- All airport transfers
- Accommodation Day 1–10
- All meals listed in itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Private, exclusive use of deluxe 4×4 open-side Landcruisers
- All meals from breakfast on Day 2 to breakfast on Day 10
- Two tribal portrait sessions (up to 10 models each)
- Village donations (food and/or school supplies)
- Goat roasting experiences
- Security escort during northern transport
- Emergency evacuation insurance to Nairobi hospital
- Bottled drinking water in vehicles
What’s Not Included
- Travel & medical insurance
- Kenya visa
- Personal purchases (curios, alcohol, phone calls, internet, laundry)
- Gratuities for guides & staff
- Optional activities or extra photo excursions
- Pre- or post-safari tours
- Accommodation/meals before Day 1
- International flights to/from Africa
Ready to Experience Kenya Like Never Before?
Immerse yourself in wildlife, culture, storytelling, and community in ways few travellers ever experience.
- Spaces are extremely limited.
- This is an intimate, photography-focused journey.