How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season. It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

5 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli private Safari

5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli private safari

Overview

Itinerary

Overview

Itinerary

Overview

Inviting you to embark on a 5 days safari to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru park and Amboseli Parks, this safari takes you to the three of the most picturesque parks in Kenya…From the open plains of the Iconic Masai Mara, the shimmery pink waters of Lake Nakuru and the swamps of Amboseli where Elephants roam with Mt. Kilimanjaro at the background,

This expertly curated safari offers a perfect blend of breathtaking wildlife encounters, immersive cultural experiences, and stunning landscapes, while indulging in Luxurious Tented camps and Lodges finely selected.

Highlights

View endangered rhinos and Rothschild giraffe at the Lake Nakuru national park
Visit Masai Mara, one of the best wildlife sanctuary in Africa.
Private Customizable safari with own vehicle and driver guide.
Exquisite views of Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and highest free-standing mountain in the world
Watch the park's amazing flamingos as they flock to the lake waters

Day 1 :

Nairobi Maasai Mara

Depart from your hotel at 7.30am and drive through the beautiful landscape of the Kikuyu farmlands before ascending to the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley, a brief stop to see the amazing views. Drive past the extinct volcanoes of Longonot and Suswa, to Narok for a Short Break and Final refueling. After continue across the Loita Plains pasts occupied and abandoned manyattas [the nomadic Masai villages] plastered with cow dung continue to the magical Masai Mara Game Reserve. Arrive at camp / Lodge with enough time to settle in before lunch. Later after Lunch with a little time to relax before we head out for our game drive between 1530hrs to 1830hrs. Return to camp/ Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp. https://zebraplainscollection.com/mara-safaris/
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Drinking water in the car. (Other drinks not included)

Day 2 :

Maasai Mara Full Day

Rise today for breakfast. As the cool, fresh air fills your lungs you will feel invigorated and rejuvenated, ready for a great day to explore Kenya’s flagship park. Roll down the windows or stand up through the customized pop up roof hatch and enjoy this unhindered 360 views, and the possibilities for what lies ahead. Masai Mara is one of the lushest reserves in Africa and is globally renowned for the Great Migration when thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson's gazelle travel to and from the Serengeti, from July through October. In the Mara River, throngs of hippos and crocodiles lurk. The park is also known for providing excellent predator sightings in their natural habitats thanks to its relatively large populations of lion, cheetah, and leopard. We will also see lots of Elephants, Masai giraffe, common zebra, impala, Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelles, Topi, Hartebeest, Black-backed jackal, spotted hyena and more.

Main Destination: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp. https://zebraplainscollection.com/mara-safaris/
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner;
Drinking water in the Car. (Other drinks not included)

Day 3 :

Maasai Mara to L. Nakuru Nat Park

Start very early in the morning for a game drive. This is the best time to view the predators hunt. It’s also the best time to see the sun rise over the African savannah. Return to the camp for breakfast and thereafter leave for Lake Nakuru National Park. It will take at most 4.5 hours to drive to the gates of Lake Nakuru National Park. Take a game drive en route to Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge for lunch. Later, proceed on an evening game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is dominated by a gentle
undulating terrain with open bush and woodlands, typical of the dry rift valley vegetation. 27% of the park is composed of the Lake Nakuru waters. Lake Nakuru was declared a rhino sanctuary in 1983. The Rhino stocking program which ensued received white rhinos from South Africa. Currently the sanctuary has approximately 45 black and 31 white rhinoceros. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meal plan - Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Driving time - 4 hours
Accommodation - Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Day 4 :

L. Nakuru Nat Park to Amboseli Nat Park

After Breakfast, leave the lodge for the gate with a game drive en-route. Drive through Nairobi heading south east. Lunch will be at a Local Hotel at Emali. Thereafter, proceed to Amboseli National Park and arrive at 3.00pm for the evening game drive. Amboseli National Park. Despite its small size (392 sq.km) and a fragile ecosystem, Amboseli supports a wide range of animals (over 50 of the larger species) and birds (over 400 species). The waters from Mt. Kilimanjaro drain down the mountain under lava flows and surface in Amboseli, creating a green belt of swamp land amidst dusty plains. Amboseli lacks the profusion of animal species found in the Mara, but the landscape provides limited cover so you have a better chance of seeing some of the larger Animals. Elephant, buffalo, lion, gazelle, cheetah, wildebeest, hyena, jackal, warthog, giraffes, zebra, baboon and waterbuck are all present in the park. Dinner and overnight at the Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
Meal plan - Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Driving time - 6 hours
Accommodation - Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Day 5 :

Amboseli to Nairobi

Start very early in the morning for a game drive. This is the best time to view the predators hunt. It’s also the best time to see the sun rise against the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro. Go back to the lodge for breakfast and later drive to Nairobi with an optional Nairobi restaurant dinner experience at the Carnivore Restaurant at your own cost .You will then be transferred to your hotel for the night or the airport for a flight out.
Meal plan - Breakfast, lunch
Driving time - 3.5 to 4 hours
End of safari