Sunset from the Kilimanjaro Foothills
Come with artists on an adventure holiday in Tanzania to see the wildlife,
the scenery and the tribes-people and capture on canvas the mystery,
light and sheer excitement of this vast continent.
Photos taken by BJ Boulter on a painting safari. For more photos and a Safari Diary click here
- For more pictures by photographer Wil Werner and group member comments - click here -
PAINTING SAFARI WORKSHOPS
Gaelle Hamp-Adams
Mixed Media

Our Painting Safaris are an exclusive chance for artists, experienced or aspiring, to savour the beauty of Africa at a pace which allows you to appreciate the smallest detail.
Travel with artist and tutor Gaelle Hamp-Adams to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro and the Rift Valley. Set up an easel under a thorn tree. Dine beneath the stars and sleep in luxury under canvas. Your holiday travel and accomodation on safari will be arranged by BJ, Barbara Jane Boulter.
Gaelle grew up in South Africa, studied art in London and has painted and drawn all her life. She has held art workshops in Africa and Europe and has worked as a volunteer for the Arts Community Exchange teaching less advantaged communities. Her works hang in private collections in Europe, the USA and South Africa. BJ was raised in Tanzania, schooled in Kenya, and has cared for film crews and artists in East Africa since 1985.
Our objective is to meet the local people, observe the wildlife, seek new vistas, paint at every opportunity - and really enjoy ourselves at a gentle pace. See the Painting Safari Workshops Itinerary below.
WORKSHOPS IN 2010
WEST KILIMANJARO, THE RIFT VALLEY, SERENGETI & NGORONGORO CRATER - Click here for map spend days on the plains of Africa painting the wildlife and the people in an eco-tourism sanctuary where wild elephants roam freely. Spend days in the heart of Africa. Paint in the wilderness and visit the birthplace of mankind. Descend the Ngorongoro Crater, see the wildlife big five and the hippos wallow. At Lake Natron watch the flamingoes wade, see the volcanic lakes and craters and meet the Maasai peoples of the Rift Valley and the Serengeti.
Please go to our website www.paintingsafari.com for more information!
Mixed media by Gaelle Hamp-Adams - Click to enlarge
Watercolours by group members
IMPORTANT INFORMATION


MORE INFORMATION:
Painting Holiday Safari in Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Click here www.paintingsafari.com for more information!

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
• All accommodation and meals when in camp including drinking water, tea and coffee
• Transfers to nearest International Airport
• Flying Doctors Membership for evacuation to nearest hospital
• Transport by road to lodge, camp and painting locations with driver/guide
• Painting sessions with instruction, demonstrations and critique sessions
• Some painting material (see Artists Page »)
• Workshop guide with 25 years group management experience in East Africa
• Safari guide BJ Boulter with 25 years group management experience in East Africa 

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
• International and Local Flights
• Conservation fees and entrance fees to game parks
• Visas, passport fees, excess baggage, overseas departure and arrival taxes
• Travel arrangements not listed your chosen itinerary
• Alcoholic beverages at Camps, Lodges or Restaurants en-route
• Personal Insurance for health, accident, travel, loss or damage
• Gratuities to drivers, staff and other general or personal assistance rendered

OTHER:
• Travellers are advised to have their own Travel Insurance and Medical Health Insurance.
• Accommodation is provided by the very best safari outfitters for your safety and comfort.
• The mobile phone network coverage is excellent, standard European/US roaming applies.

TRAVEL:
We advise travel to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Tanzania - departure from same airport unless taking an extension to Zanzibar, (which is a ferry-ride or short local flight from Dar es Salaam) with KLM (direct to Kilimanjaro and Dar es Salaam daily) the return flight can be from Dar es Salaam International Airport via Amsterdam. British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa or other airlines via Nairobi. Gulf Air, Emirates or Qatar via Zanzibar. We are happy to advise, though not book your flights.

SAFARI SECURITY:
During all our travels, when painting or photographing, and at camps and lodges you will be in the care of experienced safari guides. The luxury tented camps are staffed by the same array of personnel as a five star hotel. From plane to camp, from kitchen to table, whilst you are with us there is always a staff member taking care of your needs and safety.

We strongly advise travellers to have their own Travel and Medical Health Insurance.

COMMUNICATIONS:
Whilst painting, travelling by car or game driving we are never out of radio contact with main camp by radio or mobile phone. Should you bring a mobile phone with roaming, the network coverage is as good as any in Europe.

MATERIALS:
Boards and stools will be supplied. Bring your preferred painting medium and a painting block. Feel free to contact Gaelle for guidance on materials:

LANGUAGE:
The Lingua-Franca in Tanzania is English, therefore the tutorials will be held primarily in English language. Your hosts speak English, Swahili, Zulu, Portuguese, Dutch and Spanish.

ART TEACHER'S PAINTING SAFARI:
Let us plan and escort an economical bespoke safari for your art group to Tanzania or Kenya with yourself as tutor, and within your pupils/artists preferred budget.

Contact : Interested painting tutors, art teachers, pupils and artists please email Barbara Jane Boulter (BJ) your Workshop Manager/Guide, for ideas based on your painting, budget, travel and venue preference.

Guide Your Own Painting/Photo Safari Group - Read More Here »
Time to spare ... fly to Zanzibar, just over an hour away is the sparkling Indian Ocean and the silver sands of the spice island. Please go to our website www.paintingsafari.com for more information!
Guests comments and pictures
'I've had a great time!
I have been on three painting jaunts.
First was instantly forgettable
Second was forgettable
Third... this one... Memorable!
I still think about it...
against the day I will actually be able to paint.'

D.Hill, May 2007
Photos by Wil Werner - www.wilwerner.com

Photo Album of our 2007 Painting Safari by Wil Werner - PLEASE CLICK HERE -
A Different World

Magnificent wildlife, majestic knarled trees,
Such a beautiful landscape is hard to believe
Powerful contrasts absorbed day after day,
Beauty and Beast in abundant display

Soft dappled light. Silence. African heat,
The dung and red dust, yet a perfect retreat
Elephants, monkeys, giraffe, birds of prey,
Extraordinary creatures seen day after day

Kind hospitality with all we can eat,
Papaya, bread, peanut soup, bananas so sweet
Delicious camp cooking, wine, succulent meat,
Comfortable beds - this camp is a treat!

Smiles, waving, courtesy. Jostling crowds,
Bikes, jeeps and lorries. Cows pulling their ploughs
The bustling market, fresh produce for sale,
Curious glances at strangers, so pale

In ochre mud huts there’s a dignified pride,
Vivid red, orange, blue of a shy Maasai tribe
Then enchanted by Schumann in soft candlelight,
Jan’s beautiful singing a cultural highlight

Is this rich? Is it poor? Is it dirty or clean?
Can it be Darwin’s Nightmare or an African Dream?
Everywhere colour, beautiful, bright
A photographer’s dream, a painter’s delight

So thank you to Gaelle and thank you BJ,
For all that you’ve done for this memorable stay
A break from our world, a week’s tranquillity,
Shikamuu, Mzuri,
A big Asante

by Kate Stratton, April 2007

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Please go to our website www.paintingsafari.com for more information!