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 TANZANIA SERENGETI MIGRATION SAFARI IN SERENGETI

Name: 5 DAYS TANZANIA SERENGETI MIGRATION SAFARI IN SERENGETI
Brand: Kitano tours and safaris
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ABOUT 5 DAYS SERENGETI MIGRATION SAFARI FLY IN-FLY OUT

The 5 days Tanzania Serengeti migration safari is the movement of numbers of the Serengeti wildebeest accompanied by a large number of zebras, and a smaller number of grants gazelle, Thomson's gazelle, eland, and impala. These move in an annual pattern which is fairly predictable. They migrate throughout the year, constantly seeking fresh grazing and, it's now thought, better quality water. Serengeti wildebeest migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns This movement normally happens every year around July and October most of the wild animals will start moving toward the Lobo area (the side of north Serengeti of the central Serengeti national park) while another group will head directly to wagaruki the area (remote northern Serengeti national park) both of them will pass at river Grumeti. Most wildebeest animals continue to move steadily across the Grumer area, cross the mara river, and reach the lush grazing in Kenya Masai Mara.

0. Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha
1. Arusha – Northern Serengeti
2. Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) – full-day game drive
3. Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) – central Seronera (game drive)
4. Central Serengeti (Seronera) – full-day game drive
5. Central Serengeti – fly Back to Arusha

DAY O : Arrival - Kilimanjaro

Upon arrival at Arusha/Kilimanjaro airport, your Tanzania Kitano Tours and Safaris guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi Tanzania. Settle into your accommodation, relax and get used to the African atmosphere. Ready to start your 5 Days Great Tanzania Serengeti Migration safari (Mara River Crossing) the next day?

Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)

DAY 1: ARUSHA – NORTHERN SERENGETI

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel by KiEarly in the morning after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel by Kitano tour and safari guide and drive to Arusha airport for a flight to north Serengeti. After arrival at Serengeti, a visitor proceeds on a game drive in the wilderness tracking the great migration trails. In the afternoon a visitor should have lunch at the lodge and we will enjoy an afternoon game drive at Northern Serengeti. The wildebeest migration can normally be found in the wagakuria area from the mid -July to October depending on the rainfall pattern.

Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)

DAY 02: NORTHERN SERENGETI (KOGATENDE/WAGAKURIA AREA) FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE

After breakfast, we head towards the northern Serengeti National Park, also known as the Wagakuria. A visitor will do a game drive en route from the Lobo area to the Wagakuria area. As we head north, good sightings of giraffes, plain game, herds of buffalo, and elephants can often be seen.

We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch will we enjoy an afternoon game drive in the area. The wildebeest migration can normally be found in the Wagakuria area from August to October, depending on rainfall patterns. A long stretch of the Mara River runs through the northern Serengeti National Park and the Mara River provides the migration with its most difficult obstacle. Witnessing the frantic herds of wildebeest crossing the Mara River is amazing.

Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)

DAY 03: NORTHERN SERENGETI (KOGATENDE) -CENTRAL SERENGETI

Early in the morning after breakfast, a visitor enjoys a game drive in the wagakuria area residents’ wildlife numbers are normally found in this park, with a pride of lions up to 30 strong, however, from Mid- July to October the area turns into a paradise of animals. A long stretch of the Mara River runs through the northern Serengeti National Park and the Mara River provides the migration with its most difficult obstacle. Witnessing the frantic herds of wildebeest crossing the Mara River is amazing.

Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)

DAY 04: CENTRAL SERENGETI FULL DAY GAME DRIVE (SERONERA AREA)

>>>After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the park. The Lobo area and Grumeti River have good resident games throughout the year. Non-migrating animals like elephants, buffalo, gazelle, zebra, lion, leopards, and cheetahs can be seen here all year round. The game viewing is very good and you can follow the game for long periods without seeing other vehicles – truly one of the forgotten corners of the Serengeti Plains. Magnificent riverine trees can be found along the river lines and bird species such as kingfishers and fish eagles can be found here.

DAY 05: SERENGETI (CENTRAL) – FLY BACK TO ARUSHA

>>>Early in the morning after breakfast, a visitor proceeds and enjoy the game drive at seronera (central Serengeti) around mid-morning join a scheduled flight from seronera airstrip to rush airport, after arrival at Arusha airport you will meet our driver who will drive back to Arusha town. Upon arrival, you will have lunch, and you will be taken to the hotel.