On Safari with Jamie Beck
July 13 - 20, 2027
7 Nights/8 Days
Limited to an exclusive group of nine.
Fully Booked
Join Jamie Beck and Todd Ritondaro for an intimate photographic safari retreat in Northern Kenya — an invitation to slow down, heighten your senses, and immerse yourself in safari romance and the natural world at it’s most elemental.
Set within a private wildlife conservancy in Laikipia at the foothills of Mount Kenya, we’ll explore photographic storytelling through natural light and atmosphere.
Our days will unfold in rhythm with the land. Early morning game drives at first light. Afternoons for lectures, editing, reflection, and creative practice. Evenings gathered for conversation over sundowners, long dinners and sitting around the fire under the stars.
Hands-on photography lessons and thoughtfully designed exercises will be woven throughout the week — encouraging you to experiment, refine your eye, and explore new approaches using natural light, composition, mood, and narrative.
Through personal feedback, group discussion, and guided exercises, you’ll leave with expanded technical confidence, deeper creative clarity, and a renewed connection to your own visual language.
This is more than a workshop. It is a shift in perception. An opportunity to develop a body of photography work rooted in presence, atmosphere, and your personal way of seeing.
This is truly a unique opportunity to spend time with Jamie and Todd in intimate conversation away from the distractions of everyday life and get back to your artistic essence.
All guests will also receive an exclusive fine art photography print, a limited edition of 9, made by Jamie on this safari.
7 Nights/8 Days - $18,350
2 nights in Karen, Nairobi at a boutique hotel — We’ll ease into the rhythms of Kenya, and take a day to recover from jetlag, visit the Karen Blixen Museum, have a beautiful lunch, do a little local shopping, have an afternoon photography lecture and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Private Charter across the Rift Valley & Laikipia Plateau - we’ll leave from the historic Wilson Airport, our own private charter bush plane flies us over the “Green Hills of Africa” that Hemingway made famous, soaring past Mt. Kenya before landing on an dirt airstrip in the bush.
5-nights at Enasoit - A private family owned wildlife reserve and luxury tented camp on the foothills of Mount Kenya. Enasoit carries a quiet, old-world sensibility — mornings beneath canvas as birdsong carries through cool air and coffee steams in your hands; lanterns flickering after dusk; the quiet presence of wildlife just beyond the glow of the fire. Evenings unfold in worn chairs and unhurried conversation beneath a sky dense with stars.
Enasoit offers remarkable wildlife encounters and an array of exciting ways to experience the wilderness. One of the most distinctive features of the camp is the extraordinary wildlife activity at the waterhole, located just in front.
Enasoit is also a critical wildlife corridor within Kenya’s Laikipia Highlands and through the safe-guarding and custodianship of this land, an important habitat rich in biodiversity is preserved. Conservation is at the core of everything they do and by choosing to stay here, you are directly contributing to wildlife conservation and supporting the local communities. Furthermore, Enasoit Camp operates solely on solar electricity, ensuring its environmental impact remains exceptionally low.
A Typical Day on Safari
Days on safari begin before dawn. You’ll wake to the morning chorus of birds and the soft knock of coffee or tea delivered to your tented cottage — a moment to sit wrapped in morning light as the landscape slowly stirs awake.
We’ll set out in open Land Rovers at first light, moving gently through the conservancy as wildlife emerges with the sun. Along the way, we’ll pause often — not just to observe, but to compose, to notice, to find the fleeting photographic moments that reveal themselves in early light.
Breakfast awaits back at camp — or if we decide, a bush breakfast among warm rocks and open sky, where the rhythm of the land becomes part of the experience.
Late mornings invite thoughtful creative sessions — photo reviews, guided exercises, and conversations about light, mood, and storytelling. You’ll photograph within and around camp, exploring atmosphere, detail, and the quiet poetry of place.
Lunch is shared slowly, often followed by more lectures, rest, editing, or time to explore camp with your camera and journal.
Afternoon tea at 4 signals the golden hour to come. We’ll venture out again as the light softens in search of more wildlife. Evenings conclude with sundowners beneath wide skies, returning to camp for lantern-lit dinners and fireside conversation that lingers long after dark.
Each day balances adventure with reflection, instruction with intuition — allowing you to deepen both your craft and your way of seeing.
Meet your photo safari guides
Jamie Beck
After leaving New York behind for what was supposed to be a one year sabbatical, author and photographer Jamie Beck has curated a life of creation in Provence, in the South of France. For the last eight years Jamie has built photographs, expanded her family and most importantly, cultivated a legacy that feels as authentic and filled with romanticism as the artworks she so passionately produces. She lives in Provence with her husband, Kevin Burg, and daughter Eloise.
Listen to a conversation about photography with Jamie and Todd here:
Todd Ritondaro
Todd Jason Ritondaro is a photographer and multidisciplinary artist who has traveled to East Africa for 14 years. He leads intimate, art-forward safari retreats in Kenya that partner with community-run conservancies, ensuring each stay supports wildlife and local livelihoods. Working primarily on film and extending his work with charcoal and ink,
Todd teaches a slow, analog approach that centers on presence - seeing with attention and intention, letting images emerge rather than be chased, inviting guests to make honest pictures that carry the felt sense of place.
FAQs
What is Included
Accommodation
o 2 nights at a boutique hotel – Karen, Nairobi
o 5 Nights lodging at Enasoit Camp
* Individual rooms will be provided subject to hotel and lodge configurations. We aim to provide each guest with their own room whenever possible. Each guest will have their own room at Enasoit.
Meals & Dining
o Daily Breakfast in Nairobi
o Lunch at Cultiva Kenya in Nairobi
o Welcome dinner on July 14th.
o Daily breakfasts, lunches, & dinners at Enasoit
o Beer, wine, and spirits at Enasoit (premium alcohol not included)
o Specialty dining experiences inspired by local flavors, served with care
Guided Photography Lectures and Practice
o Daily immersive instruction with Jamie Beck and Todd Ritondaro
o Personal feedback designed to refine your eye and elevate your visual storytelling
Game Drives, Bush Walks, Tours
o Tour of Karen Blixen Museum
o Twice-Daily Game Drives on Enasoit
o Opportunities for Bush Walks, Horseback Rides, and longer game drives to the neighboring conservancy, Lolldaiga
Comforts & Amenities
o Romantic tented cottages and luxury tents with attentive service
o Spaces for photographing, journaling, or simply watching the watering hole and African sky
o Secluded Pool to cool off
o Massages (not including tip)
Local Experts & Safety
o Top professional safari guides and rangers ensure that every game drive, walk, and excursion is both safe and enriching. Private vehicles for all transfers to and from airports and lodges are included, allowing you to focus entirely on the experience ahead.
Transfers & Logistics
o VIP meet and greet at Nairobi Interntaionl Airport & driver to Lodging in Karen
o Transport to Wilson Airport for Private Flight to Enasoit
o Private Charter Flights to and from Enasoit
o Transport from Wilson Airport to Nairobi Airport for return flights home
o Private Safari Vehicles within the Conservancies
o All conservation fees
Exclusive Fine Art Photography Print
o All guests will receive a fine art print, limited edition of 9, made by Jamie on this safari.
What is not Included
International flights to or from Kenya
Mandatory Medical Evacuation Traveler’s Insurance
Mandatory Kenya Visa - $51 usd as of 2026
Meals and tours not specified in the itinerary
Tips for hotel and safari lodge guides & staff - $20-$40 per guest per day is normal
Alcoholic beverages in Karen, Nairobi
Premium spirits and champagne
Pricing and Deposits
A non-refundable deposit of $4,500 usd is required upon booking.
$4,500 usd - 2nd payment is due July 1st 2026
$4,500 usd - 3rd payment is due October 1st 2026
$4,850 usd - Final Payment is due February 1st 2027
Get in Touch
Schedule a call to learn more and make your deposit and reserve your place