SAMBURU,
Kenya (04/2014) The colors, vistas and landscape of Kenya’s Samburu region bring
you to a standstill. Sometimes a camera just can’t capture what the eyes see. Joy’s Camp Art Safari is a chance to create an
image that conveys a single moment. A whisper through swaying grass, a
reflection in rippling water and sunlight dusting smooth volcanic rock.
A
local artist accompanies you during a walking or driving safari to sketch on
location. Feet on the ground, you’re in the middle of the African bush – a 360
degree view of untouched land in the Northern Frontier. Choose watercolors or
charcoal pencils, grab an easel and let your hand glide over paper. The artist is
there for instruction and advice. Popular spots include the winding Ewaso
Nyiro, a river lined with Fever Trees and sand, creating an oasis of green; and
the top of Penny’s rock for views of an expansive arid landscape – looming
mountains on the horizon. Itineraries are flexible in the bush, so choose a
departure from early morning to sundown; choose the position of the sun for the
light contrasts you desire most.
Joy’s
Camp Art Safari is inspired by the site’s previous artist, Joy Adamson. Joy was
a part of history when she helped reintroduce a domestic lion, Elsa, to the
wild for the first time. It became a best-selling book, Born Free. When she moved on to the area where Joy’s Camp stands
today, Joy documented the plants and people of Kenya through her drawings.
There
are 10 chic canvas bedrooms at Joy’s Camp overlooking a natural spring. Each
tent is uniquely decorated with handmade glass and vibrant fabrics of the local
nomadic tribes, and has a private veranda, ideal for game viewing. Joy’s Camp
is one of ten properties in Kenya with a Gold eco-rating, the highest level of
environmental responsibility.
Book
the art safari in advance. Rates start at $350 per person sharing per night,
and include meals, game drives, bush walks, bush breakfasts, sundowners, local
airstrip transfers and limited laundry. For more information, visit joyscamp.com or email info@chelipeacock.co.ke.
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