TRIBAL EXPEDITIONS
We take you MILES from nowhere
Remote tribal experiences are not simple to plan and require extensive boots on the ground to discover what lies far beyond the tarmac road. In many regions, Piper has spent years, if not decades immersed into the tribal communities building lifelong friendships. These are true adventures of the heart where deep emotional connections are made.
Our tribal expeditions are designed to give you an intimate experience and a more authentic view into the lives of these exotic tribes. We send in an experienced team to set up a proper private mobile camp far away from any permanent accommodations and off tourist circuit.
Private Mobile Camp
Our private mobile tents are simple yet very important to your photographic experience. Most tribes, not permanently settled near popular safari destinations, are nomadic pastoralists; living in more remote and harsh environments. People often underestimate the importance of having some comforts out in the real African bush with tents set up for you and large enough to walk into, not crawl into; a simple camp bed with mattress for a good night’s sleep, charging stations for all your gear, and good meals with COLD beverages.
When you are in these special areas that most will only experience through images across social media, you want to be well rested to be at the top of your game and make every photographic moment your best.
Expedition Vehicles
Our expedition vehicles are chosen correctly for the terrain we will be traversing; some are even costumes designed just for a particular expedition. Careful thought is not only put into the mechanics, but also the comfort of our guest when traveling over real African roads in the bush.
Our expedition vehicles and mobile camp abilities give us the freedom to continue to go deeper off the ever expanding tarmac roads that bring small towns and tourism into previous remote regions.
A Race against TIME!
Visiting the last rich tribal regions is an extreme privilege and an awe- inspiring experience. With the advent of the smart phone reaching the far corners of the earth the race to modernization is increasing at a rapid pace; tarmac roads, small towns pop up, dams bring electricity, and modern brick homes with metal roofs replacing thatch roof huts. These beautiful tribes carry the deep secrets and wisdom of living in harmony with the earth. Their tribal traits and traditions are not vanishing, but visually changing from their beautiful colorful ornate appearance to blending into a generic society.
These tribal Expeditions should be at the top of ones backlists or they may be permanently deleted from the list faster than one realizes.
In the words of our guest
“I have traveled to many remote tribal areas all around the world, both with Piper and with other leaders. Our trip to Northern Kenya was the most authentic tribal experience I’ve ever had while also being one of the most comfortable camping experiences. We visited tribes that had never been visited from photography groups, and still wore their traditional necklaces and clothing made from skins. There was no commercial vibe in our interactions with them. The entire team, from the chefs to the drivers to our guides, added their passion to our adventure with their stories and their good spirits. The value was absolutely worth it!!” – Terri Gold – Terri Gold World Imagery