This trip is for people who want to go deeper, not just visit.

I've spent years photographing wildlife, and eventually you stop asking how to capture the moment and start asking what it will take to make sure moments like this still exist in the future. For me, that question led to documenting wild horses across the American West, producing conservation films, and building a nonprofit and sanctuary dedicated to protecting them.

It's also what brings me to Northern Kenya. The wildlife is what brings us here. The conservation story is what makes this place extraordinary.

Northern Kenya is one of the most inspiring conservation success stories in the world. Not because it's untouched wilderness, but because communities, conservationists, trackers, rangers, and local leaders have worked together to keep it wild. Together, they've created a model where wildlife and people can coexist and thrive.

Over the course of the week, we'll get up close to elephants, big cats, and some of Africa's most iconic wildlife. We'll visit the world-renowned Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, spend time with the Samburu community, meet wildlife rangers and conservation leaders, and experience firsthand how community-led conservation is helping wildlife recover across the region.

This isn't just a chance to see extraordinary wildlife. It's an opportunity to better understand the people, partnerships, and conservation efforts making its future possible.

And while I'll bring my experience as a photographer, filmmaker, and conservation advocate, I'm not coming with all the answers. I'm coming because I'm curious too.

This is a journey of learning together. Hearing from the people doing the work, asking questions, and gaining a deeper understanding of what it takes to protect wildlife in a rapidly changing world.

If you're as interested in the story behind the wildlife as the wildlife itself, I'd love to explore it with you.

When: 23–30 Jan 2027

The group: 8 - 12

Accommodations:
In glamping-style safari tents with en-suite bathrooms, set in the wild of Namunyak Conservancy in Kenya's far north, the kind of place that takes a deliberate effort to reach, which is part of the point. Comfortable and well looked after: proper beds, generous bedding, a hot shower. Considered rather than minimal, comfortable enough to relax into, simple enough that you still feel like you're in the wild, which is exactly what this stretch of Kenya is.

Highlights:

• Visit the world-renowned Reteti Elephant Sanctuary and learn about their groundbreaking elephant rescue and rehabilitation work

• Get up close to elephants, big cats, and some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife

• Spend time with the Samburu community and gain insight into their deep connection with the land and wildlife

• Meet wildlife rangers, conservationists, and local leaders working on the front lines of conservation

• Experience firsthand how community-led conservation is helping wildlife recover across Northern Kenya

• Explore breathtaking landscapes through game drives, cultural experiences, and immersive learning opportunities

Who are we traveling with: The Occasionist
You see a week that simply works. Behind it: a Swiss company that designs high-end journeys most people never find. This is one of them.

The Group
You’ll have more in common than you think. Not because you share backgrounds, professions, or walks of life, but because you each chose to spend a week in Northern Kenya trying to understand the same things.

Included:
Everything after arriving, really. Flights to camp, all transfers, seven nights (one in Nairobi, six in camp), every meal and the drinks alongside. Game drives, walking safaris, a horseback safari, time with the Samburu community plus on conservation projects, and an exclusive visit to the Reteti elephant orphanage. And Jamie alongside you.

Not included:
Just your international flights, visa, travel insurance and tips.