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.

11 Days / 10 Nights Samburu-Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara – Naivasha – Amboseli -Tsavo West – Tsavo East Safari

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, Spanish, French, Chinese
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, Lake naivasha National park, Samburu Game reserve, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Park

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

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 semi-arid unique Animals in Samburu like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the blue-necked Somali Ostrich

See herds of elephant and magnifiscent views of Mt Kilimanjaro at Amboseli

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

See the volcanic formations (Shetani Lava Flow) on the way to Mzima Springs at Tsavo West, among other animals and birds.

Get a chance to spot herds of Red Elephants among other animals and different bird species at Tsavo East

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 from your hotel/Airport, after a short safari briefing, 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 your Lodge/camp. After lunch you will have some time to relax before you go for an evening game drive. Come back to Camp/Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 02 :

Day 2 : Samburu National Reserve

Today you will spend the full day spent exploring the park with picnic lunch, or you can chose to do morning and evening game drive. 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 Game Reserve – Lake Nakuru

Rise early for a game drive, enroute for lake Nakuru. On the way you can stop for views of the beautiful Thomson Falls. Arrive in Lake Nakuru in the evening and check in the camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 04 :

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara

After early morning breakfast proceed for a game drive in L.Nakuru National park known which is also known as ‘pink lake’ also as "Birdwatchers Paradise" this place will blow your feathers off! Up to a million flamingos have been recorded here at one given time. That's a million flamingos people! It was also the first national park in Africa to be established due to the abundance of birdlife found here. Later leave Nakuru, lunch on the way, proceed to Masai Mara Game reserve, arriving at the evening. Dinner and overnight at camp/lodge.

Day 05 :

Day 5: Masai Mara

Enjoy a full day game viewing with picnic lunch on the Mara River over-looking the Hippo Pools and the savannah,also watch millions of wildebeest crossing the river as crocodiles grabs them, its survival for the fittest. The Mara is also rich in resident game with over 95 species recorded including the ‘Big Five’ - elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino - as well as giraffe, cheetah, hyena and numerous species of antelope. The Reserve is also rich in birdlife with over 480 species. You can also decide to take an optional hot air balloon ride at USD 450. Return to the Lodge/ camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 06 :

Day 6: Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, enjoy the last game drive at masai mara then depart for Lake Naivasha where you arrive in the afternoon. After lunch, spend the evening on a boat ride to crescent island or at your own leisure in the hotel. Here you can admire the resident wildlife in the compound, including zebras, vervet monkeys and waterbucks. Dinner and overnight will be at camp/lodge

Day 07 :

Day 7: Lake Naivasha - Amboseli

After breakfast, proceed to Amboseli, arriving in time for an evening game drive. Amboseli National Park is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya. It is situated close to Kenyan-Tanzanian border. The park lies at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa (5,896m). Its snow-capped summit presents a splendid view on clear days. Amboseli is often referred to as "The Home of Elephants” as some of the largest elephant herds are found here. The park also contains vast groups of zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, buffalos, hippos and antelopes. Also to be found in Amboseli are lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos and many species of plain game. Dinner and overnight will be at Camp/lodge.

Day 08 :

Day 8: Amboseli

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 then 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. You can also opt for a morning and evening game drive instead of a full day. Dinner and overnight at lodge/camp.

Day 09 :

Day 9: Amboseli National Park – Tsavo West National Park

Early morning game drives before breakfast then depart for Tsavo West National Park. See the volcanic formations (Shetani Lava Flow) on the way to Mzima Springs where Hippos, Fish and Crocodiles are seen from the underwater hide, later proceed the lodge for check- in as well for lunch, relax a little , then proceed to visit the Rhino Sanctuary. Spot Elephants, Giraffes, the varied bird life of Tsavo West, and of course the Rhino. Have a view of the beautiful mountains. Dinner and overnight at camp/lodge

Day 10 :

Day 10: Tsavo West National Park - Tsavo East National Park

Early morning game drives before breakfast then depart for Tsavo East National Park. Game drives en route to the camp/lodge for lunch as well as check-in. Afternoon game drives which starts at the evening through this Kenya’s largest park, with a chance to spot herds of Red Elephants, Lions, Giraffes, Zebras, Gazelles, Buffaloes, Waterbucks, Impalas and different bird species. Dinner and overnight at a camp/ Lodge

Day 11 :

Day 11: Tsavo East National Park - Nairobi

After breakfast, do an enroute game drive as you check out of the park, leave the park for Nairobi. Have your lunch on the way to Nairobi arriving in the early evening. Drop off at your hotel in Nairobi.

11 Days / 10 Nights Samburu-Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara – Naivasha – Amboseli -Tsavo West – Tsavo East Safari

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