August Travel Map
August Itinerary
Arrive Nairobi, Kenya
Arrive in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, and unwind at our luxury hotel (see our accommodations at www.WALLSabout.com/properties). Nairobi is your gateway to the wonders of Africa that await. Spend your arrival day relaxing by the pool, enjoying an in-house spa service (OPTIONAL: choose to come a day early and enjoy one of the light activities in town at www.WALLSabout.com/extensions)
(A) Day 1Amboseli National Park
Nestled in the southern reaches of Kenya, Amboseli National Park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to massive herds of elephants. The majestic snow cap of Mt. Kilimanjaro will tower above as you traverse acacia woodland, grassy plains, and massive swamps fed from the watershed from Mt. Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is also renowned for its excellent variety of wildlife such as the Masai giraffe, elephant, lion, and a spectacular array of birds.
(B) Days 2 & 3Lake Nakuru
In the heart of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, Lake Nakuru serves as home to a diverse assembly of wildlife. The area is most known for its immense quantities of flamingos and other species of African birds, though the oasis of the lake attracts an array of other species. Lake Nakuru will become your oasis too, as you take in spectacular views of the lake and wildlife on game drives and from your luxury accommodations.
(C) Days 4 & 5Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Journey to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home of the largest population of Black Rhinos in Kenya. Here we’ll pay a visit to the Jane Goodall Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. You’ll also go behind the scenes to visit Najin and Fatu, the last two Northern White Rhinos in the world and learn more about their plight and the inspiring in vitro procedure underway to save the species.
(D) Days 6 & 7Northern Masai Mara
Travel onward to one of Kenya's most famous national reserves, and the twin of the Serengeti ecosystem - the Masai Mara National Reserve. A veritable paradise of wildlife sightings, the scenic expanse of the African savannah plains is well-known as a highlight of any visit to Kenya. The Masai Mara is a unique wildlife conservation haven. Lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos, and the wildebeest all trek the vast wilderness, where you will join them as they roam.
(E) Days 8 & 9Southern Masai Mara
Explore deeper into the Mara, to the southern edge where the grassy plains and rolling hills are crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers, and where fortunate travelers gather to witness the wonder of the Great Migration River Crossing - one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. The Masai Mara is a unique wildlife conservation haven. Lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos, and the wildebeest all trek the vast wilderness, where you will join them as they roam.
(F) Days 10 & 11Depart from Nairobi
Enjoy one last breakfast accompanied by the African sunrise, followed by a game drive through the Mara. From here you will fly to Nairobi, a hearty lunch and a stop at your dayroom to freshen up before your flight back to the states. If you’d like to linger longer, explore www.WALLSabout.com/extensions
Day 12What's Included & Excluded
Price Includes
- ALL accommodations
- All Meals
- ALL internal flights
- Full concierge assistance before your trip
- Full services of a WALLSabout™ Program Director (example: Steve Arklay, aka "Fro")
- Services of veteran driver guides
- Fully guided activities/meetings/exchanges (including all park and entrance fees) as noted in the itinerary
- All airport transfers
- Coffee/tea/soft drinks/water
- Local wine and beer at some dinners
- Local bottled water during sightseeing
- Porterage of two (2) pieces of baggage
- All lodge taxes and service charges
Price Excludes
- Personal expenses, i.e. laundry, phone, souvenirs, etc
- Alcoholic beverages not listed in itinerary
- Optional activities / excursions
- International airfare
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Visas/passports
- Vaccinations / Covid Tests
- Excess baggage charges
Optional Extensions
Where do we stay?
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Benjamin Walls
Founder
"The goal with WALLSabout is not a great vacation, the goal is a life changing experience."
Benjamin Walls is an internationally recognized artist, founder of four successful startups, and an ardent conservationist. His dedication to connect people to the natural world has also led to the founding of WALLSabout Luxury Travel. “I believe there’s nothing more inspiring than our last great wild places — my mission is to reconnect people to those places in dynamic fashion. I do that with my artwork in my galleries, but WALLSabout™ is unique because it allows me to curate a three dimensional experience. The goal with WALLSabout is not a great vacation, the goal is a life changing experience."
Steve Arklay
Program Director
Steve “Fro” Arklay is the Program Director for WALLSabout™ Luxury Travel. Steve resides in Barwon Heads, Australia with his beautiful wife, daughter, and son. He met Benjamin years ago while working at Copper Mountain in Colorado and they’ve been lifelong friends since. Steve has spent the last five years traversing the plains of Africa with WALLSabout™, and is an expert in all things safari. His goal on every adventure is to make you feel completely at home halfway around the world.
Emma Harvey
Concierge
From packing lists to visas to vaccinations - not to mention additional excursions - Emma has all of the answers!
Sandy Herrera
Concierge
From packing lists to visas to vaccinations - not to mention additional excursions - Sandy has all of the answers!
Benjamin’s hand-picked guides. They aren’t just good – they are the best.
Tori
Guide
Moe
Guide
Steve
Guide
Nick
Guide
Additional Guides Include
Rothman
Guide
Moses
Guide
Manny
Guide
Newton
Guide
John
Guide
Kevin
Guide
WALLSabout Journeys™ are carefully crafted luxury travel itineraries that are hosted by hand-picked local guides. Each trip is scouted and curated by our founder, Benjamin Walls to provide an ideal in-depth experience of various destinations and includes extraordinary accommodations, custom sightseeing tours, private transportation, most (if not all) meals, domestic airfare, and friendly personal service before and during the trip.
“I utilize the tenacity I have developed as an artist to curate our WALLSabout™ itineraries. I omit countless ‘good’ experiences so I can offer an itinerary that is truly special. For me, it’s about not settling for less than exceptional.” —Benjamin Walls, Founder of WALLSabout™ Travel
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Bristol VA 24201
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Inside the Benjamin Walls Galleries
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701 State St.
Bristol VA 24201
38 Broadway St
Asheville NC 28801