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 too, 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 a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a 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. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The 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 the offseason. 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 the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

10 Days / 9 Nights Samburu – Aberdares -Amboseli -Nakuru -Lake Naivasha -Masai Mara

Transportation
Bus, Airlines
Accomodation
3 Stars Hotels
Maximum Altitude
5,416 metres
Departure from
Wilson Airport
Best season
Feb, Mar, Apr & May
Tour type
Eco-Tour, Hiking
Meals
All meals during the trek
Language
English, Spani
Fitness level
Easy to Moderate
Group Size
2-15
Minimum Age
10
Maximum Age
65

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Visit Masai mara National reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National park, Aberdares National park, lake naivasha and samburu game reserve,

High chance of Seeing the big5 at Masai mara, among other animals and birds

See semi-arid unique resident wildlife species of animals at Samburu

Magical views of the snow –capped dome of Mt. Kilimanjaro, herds of elephant among other animals and birds at Amboseli.

Enjoy a boat ride at Lake naivasha, see hippos at close range, feed fish eagles with small fishes.

Walking safari at Crescent island at Naivasha

See animals from the viewing decks at Aberdares. The animals come to you!

Abundance of birdlife in Lake Nakuru white rhino among other animals.

Exclusive use of the vehicle(private safari)

You can chose accommodation from; budget, economy, mid-range or luxury

The safari is customizable, hence you can extend or shorten the safari, the itinerary can start the other way round.

Price is listed according to seasons

Transport is in a 4×4 land cruiser jeep

Day 01 :

Day 1: Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve

Pick up at the Hotel/ Airport, after a short safari brief, you will drive north of Nairobi passing through the Equator and the majestic Mount Kenya en route to the open savannah of Samburu Game Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch, Check in at camp/ Lodge. After lunch you will have some time to relax before you go for an evening game drive. Come back to the Lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 02 :

Day 2: Samburu National Reserve

Today you will spend the full day spent exploring the park. The highlights of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich and colorful heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, grevy zebra and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro river. Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the reserve. Dinner and overnight at camp/ Lodge.

Day 03 :

Day 3: Samburu - Aberdares

Early morning game drive, then Leave Samburu for Aberdare arriving with a short game drive in time for lunch and check in at a Hotel, have lunch and relax. Afternoon transfer across aberdares park to The Ark, The Ark has four viewing decks with balconies and lounges to provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge. The animals come to you! Later dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 :

Day 4 : Aberdares-Amboseli

Enjoy your breakfast as you view the animals from your balcony. You will then depart for your drive to Amboseli, which lies at the floors of the mount Kilimanjaro.Arrive Amboseli at late afternoon. If time allows, you will go for an evening game drive in search of elephant, cheetah, lion and other plains game. The Mount Kilimanjaro in its majesty shall provide the most natural background for wildlife photography.
Dinner & Overnight at lodge/Camp.

Day 05 :

Day 5: Full Day Amboseli National Park

Wake up early morning for the good views of Mount Kilimanjaro also known as the roof of Africa for being the highest mountain in Africa, Enjoy the morning breakfast the head for the full day adventure inside the park. Amboseli National park is rich of wildlife. Picnic lunch will be served in the park and there will be an optional visit to the Masai village whereby the Masai warriors will entertain the guest by dancing, singing and showing them around their homestead, here you will have the opportunity to take the picture of the Masai village and the homestead. Dinner and overnight at lodge/camp

Day 06 :

Day 6: Amboseli- Lake Nakuru -(340 km: 6 hrs)

Early morning game and scenery viewing drive . Later proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park. , Lunch will be served on the way arriving in Nakuru in the evening. Dinner and overnight at camp/Lodge.

Day 07 :

Day 7:Lake Nakuru-Lake Naivasha

Early morning breakfast, then proceed to the Lake Nakuru National Park. The Lake Nakuru national park is the smallest in the class A category Kenya national parks. Birdlife abounds with flamingoes in their thousands together with pelicans and other bird species. The lake hosts the black and white rhino species, warthogs, lions, zebras, giraffe and many more. Later proceed to Lake Naivasha. Dinner and overnight at lodge/camp

Day 08 :

Day 8: Lake Naivasha-Masai Mara

Wake up early morning for the full breakfast, proceed to crescent island using a boat ride enjoy a boat ride where you will have a chance to feed the birds with small fish, also you will see hippos at a close range, at crescent island is where you will take a walk. The shores host abundant birdlife especially huge numbers of pelicans, cormorants and fish-eagles with their haunting cry. There are more animals per acre than any other Kenyan Park, hence herds of Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Zebra and Gazelle. Hippo graze all over at night then sleep under the acacia or rest in the water by day. The giraffe who were born on the Island return to give birth; sometimes you see three generations at a time. Hyena come to hunt at night but are not resident on the island, the many python that do live here can be seen occasionally with a kill. Groups of Buffalo come and go but they are always monitored. Later depart for Masai Mara with lunch in Narok town. After lunch proceed to Masai mara, On arrival check in the camp/lodge, then leave for the late afternoon game drive, Afternoon game viewing in this fascinating wildlife paradise with a chance to view; giraffes, elephants, monkeys, leopards, lions, gazelles and different bird’s species. Dinner and Overnight at lodge/ Camp,

Day 09 :

Day 9: Full Day Masai Mara National Reserve

This full day is spent game viewing. After breakfast, leave your camp with a picnic lunch and start exploring this park in search of the Big Five. Stop for visit by the Mara River to experience the wildebeest migration. Optional visit to masai village at the evening where You will join in singing and dancing and admire the Masai people’s beautiful beadwork and brilliant clothes. Dinner and overnight will be at camp/lodge.

Day 10 :

Day 10: Masai Mara - Nairobi: (265km: 5-6 hrs)

Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive.Return to the camp/lodge to check out. Depart the Masai Mara for Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon. Drop off at your hotel/Airport

10 Days / 9 Nights Samburu – Aberdares -Amboseli -Nakuru -Lake Naivasha -Masai Mara

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