LEGACY SAFARI 2026

BEYOND EXTRAORDINARY!

Some of Africa’s most amazing photographic destinations are those less known and less visited.

We have strategically picked private locations with iconic species and unique ecosystems with special access to maximize every minute of the light, have off-road access to precisely position the vehicle, and the freedom to alight from the vehicle to shoot level with the earth that turns ordinary photographs into extraordinary images. With very low occupancy and vehicle density, these private reserves elevate the safari experience beyond the photograph. We will be immersed in breathtaking beauty with more meaningful encounters that allow us to stay spiritually connected to the unspoiled wilderness away from the crowded known national parks and reserves.

Focusing on an image’s outcome is one of the secrets to achieving successful fine art wildlife images, which starts with logistical planning. Creating breathtaking images requires vision, anticipation, understanding of the animal behavior, knowledge of special locations and networks, experienced photographic guides, and time – which has been arranged. We will be away from the masses to photograph quietly and undisturbed, focusingon capturing images that leave a legacy! 

This signature safari was designed to create stunning images that emotionally move people and touch the soul.   If you want to create a body of fine art African wildlife images to print large and hang on the walls of collectors or in your own home, you will want to take advantage of this unique opportunity! This safari is also the perfect way to enhance your vision and improve your post-production craft, especially in black and white.

Private Amboseli 

Imagine photographing dramatic images of the large herds of elephants, zebras, and giraffes as they roam through the dusty plains of the dry lake with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. These exotic creatures traverse long stretches of bare soil between feeding grounds, forming long lines as they march; a breathtaking sight to see and photograph in this spectacular fine art photographic environment. 

A Maasai name meaning “salty dust,” Amboseli is the most incredible place to photograph some of the last biggest iconic tuskers remaining in Africa. With over 1,000 elephants residing in the ecosystem, there will be ample opportunities to photograph these large herds up close and personal in wide open spaces with clean, unobstructed backgrounds. 

In the private reserve, we can go off the road and get out of the vehicle, which is critical for creating the best images. 

Private Rhino Sanctuary 

Tucked in the valley between the lofty slopes of Mount Kenya and the peaks of the Aberdare Mountains lies a special rhino sanctuary, which is internationally recognized as the most successful private Rhino Breeding reserve in Kenya. Sightings of up to 40 rhinos during a game drive are not uncommon. They love to graze on top of raised plains, perfect for beautiful, clean backdrops of the sky and or mountains. 

In most places, rhinos are de-horned for their protection, so it is becoming rare to have photographs of rhinos with full-grown horns – allowing you to create images that will leave a legacy! Conservationists fear it will probably get so bad that generations will grow up not knowing what a natural rhino horn looks like. 

Besides the world’s largest population of white rhinos and nearly one hundred black rhinos, the reserve is inhabited by buffalo, zebra giraffe, Oryx, antelope, lion, cheetah, and leopard. The yellow acacia forest with a large stream creates a stunning backdrop for these extraordinary creatures.  We will have our own private exclusive luxury tent camp, off-road access, and low-level capabilities, and our stay helps to support this imperative rhino sanctuary

Private Mara 

Known as the wildlife mecca of the world, the renowned Maasai Mara is one of the greatest wildlife reserves on the planet for the big cats, which will be our focus. However, the vast open plains are also home to elephants, black rhinos, hippos, Maasai giraffes, common zebras, gnu, impala, Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelles, topi, hartebeest, black-backed jackals, spotted hyenas and more. We will be in the private conservancy with extremely low vehicle density and off-road access, which is what is required to be able to shoot from a low level in special photographic vehicle, close to the big cats with a shorter lens for a more dramatic images and not have a hoard of vehicles in your shot.  We will still have access to the main reserve.

YOUR LEADER

Piper Mackay, who lives in Kenya, has been roaming Africa’s wilds for two decades, capturing the journey as she lived it. Overwhelmed by the reckless beauty, the early years were captured in vivid color. As the world changed rapidly with technology, she developed a sophisticated monochromatic style, retracing her footsteps to create legendary images with a powerful glimpse into the raw, wild, and remote lands she first explored. 

Itinerary

ITINERARY

We will be in 4+ star locations throughout our safari. In two of our three locations, we will have the camp exclusively. The names of the camps have deliberately not been listed as we would like to keep them exclusive for our photo safari guests.

Day 1 – March 4, 2026 – Arrive Nairobi
Upon your arrival at the international airport in Nairobi, Kenya, you are met by a member of our ground team and transferred by private vehicle to Karen’s historical and tranquil area. Built in the architecture of the “Out of Africa” era, your accommodations are the perfect place to unwind after your long journey. You will feel at home and more like a personal guest in Africa.

This is a travel day, and most flights arrive in the evening. We have not included any meals. However, meals are available upon arrival and payable directly.

Day 2 – March 5, 2026 – B, L, D
Today, you will awake in a magical new world with the aroma of Kenyan coffee brewing. You will enjoy a delicious breakfast where you will meet the group and your leaders, followed by a briefing about the exciting safari ahead. Let the adventure begin as we hop in our safari vehicles for a short drive to Solio Ranch. Enjoy a delicious lunch in this pristine wilderness and time for rest before we head out on our first game drive. Our private camp is exclusive to our group.

Day 3 -4 – March 6 & 7, 2026   – B, L, D
Our days will be filled with game drives and short presentations on creating fine art wildlife images.

 Day 5 – March 8, 2026   – B, L, D
We will have one last morning game drive in this incredible location, enjoy a beautiful breakfast, and then transfer to the airstrip for our charter flight to Amboseli. After lunch, there will be time to rest before we explore this stunning conservancy.

Day 6 &7 – March 9 & 10, 2026   – B, L, D
Morning and afternoon game drives.

Day 8 – March 11, 2026   – B, L, D
We will have one last morning game drive in this stunning location, enjoy a lovely breakfast, and then transfer to the airstrip for our charter flight to the Mara.

After lunch in this gorgeous location, there will be time to rest before we explore this fantastic conservancy.

We have this small luxury camp exclusively!

Day 9, 10, 11, – March 12,13,14, 2026   – B, L, D
Morning and afternoon game drives.

 Day 12 – March 15, 2026   – B
We will rise early for one last fantastic game drive. We will fly directly from a private airstrip in the conservancy to Wilson Private Airport in Nairobi. You will be transported to the Four Points hotel at the airport, where you will have dayrooms. You can enjoy a leisurely afternoon reflecting on your fantastic safari, nap, enjoy a delicious meal, relax at the rooftop pool and bar, and have time to clean up before your flight back home later in the evening. You will be transported to the international airport to catch your flight home in the evening.

Important Details

The Price – Legacy Safari Kenya

The price of this Legacy Safari is $17,995.00 based on shared accommodations.

A single supplement is $3,695.00 ” if available”. Single accommodations are limited to 4. Single accommodations will be honored as requested in order the registrations are received.

Due to the limited number of spaces available, if a solo guest is willing to share and we can match them with another guest of the same gender, we will do so. If we cannot match a solo guest with another guest of the same gender, then the single supplement will be charged.

A USD $5,000.00 Non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration to secure your spot. We stronglyrecommend purchasing travel insurance to cover your investment. Many travel insurance companies will allow you to buy insurance to cover your deposit and increase the amount as you make payments.

Conditions

*** The cost of this safari is based on a minimum of 7 participants. Due to the charter fights, If there are less than 7 participants, a fee of $1,495.00 will apply.

*** There will be one leader if there are fewer than 7 Participants. 6 guests minimum for the safari to operate.

***Once the safari is sold out and we determine the group weight for two of the four charter flights, for safety, we may need to hire a small plane to carry the extra weight of our luggage. In this case, there will be a surcharge of $445 per person.

Payment Terms

  • USD 5,000.00 non-refundable deposit to confirm your place on this safari
  • 2nd payment of USD 7,500.00 + a single supplement (if applicable) is due April 1, 2025
  • The final payment/balance is due November 15, 2025
  • We highly recommend trip and cancellation insurance to protect YOUR investment.

Included

  • 11 nights’ accommodations on a shared basis
  • Beverages, local spirits, wine, beer, laundry in all the camps outside Nairobi
  • Dayrooms on March 15, 2026
  • 3 in-country character flights including 32 KG weight allowance****
  • Guaranteed row and window seat in private 4X4 land cruisers
  • All meals from breakfast on March 5 through breakfast on March 15, 2026, as noted on the itinerary –B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
  • Two experience photographic tour leaders
  • All National Parks fees, Game Reserve entrance fees, and taxes
  • Airport transfers on arrival date and departure date
  • Bottled drinking water 2 in transport vehicles
  • Evacuation insurance to a Nairobi hospital – cost of hospitalization payable direct

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Travel and Medical insurance
  • Premium spirits in the tented camps outside of Nairobi
  • Personal purchases (including shopping, spirits, laundry, internet fees, phone calls, etc.)
  • Accommodations before or after the tour
  • Transportation before the arrival or departure date of the itinerary
  • Flights for luggage, if necessary, as mentioned in the price section

REGISTRATION AND DEPOSIT

If you are excited to join this safari, now is the time to secure your spot.  Use the buttons below to fill out your online e-registration form and to make your deposit. We must receive your completed registration form and deposit/s to confirm your spot.

Registration form
Please complete all the required fields. At the end of the form, you will be asked to confirm your email address, which will complete the registration. A copy of your registration will be emailed to you and to Piper Mackay Photo Safaris.

Deposit
Click the deposit button under the registration button to make your deposit. You do not need a PayPal account to use this payment service. You may make more than one deposit at a time by changing the quantity on the purchase details that will come up once you click the deposit button.

Registration & Deposit

4 SPOTS REMAINING

    Dates & Prices

  • Date(s): Mar 4th - 15th, 2026
  • Price: $17,995.00 USD
  • Tour Deposit: $5,000.00 USD
  • Participants: 8
Trip Leader: Piper Mackay
Trip Leader: Lisa LaPointe