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 Great Migration safari in july serengeti-Ngorongoro

ABOUT 5 DAYS OF GREAT TANZANIA NORTHERN-SERENGETI MIGRATION (JULY-OCTOBER) SAFARI IN SERENGETI (DRIVE IN-FLY OUT)

5 days of Tanzania’s northern Serengeti migration this package shows how the wild animal is moved from one park to another park by crossing the mara river to search for greener pastures in the western corridor and greening of nutritious grasses. 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. This itinerary has been designed to show how the visitor will drive in and fly out at Serengeti national park when seeing the great Serengeti migration safari wild animals.

0. Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha
1. Arusha - Ngorongoro
2. Ngorongoro - Serengeti (Central Seronera)
3. Serengeti (Central Seronera) - Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
4. Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
5. Northern Serengeti (Fly Out) – Back Arusha

DAY O : Arrival - Kilimanjaro

After arrival at Kilimanjaro airport/ Arusha, you will meet a Kitano tour and safari guide representative who will pick you up and drive you to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi. The hotel will provide all the essentials service for a comfortable stay, Settle into your accommodation, relax and get used to the African atmosphere. Ready to start your 9 days of great Tanzania Serengeti migration safari crossing the mara river? Arusha is a city in northern Tanzania and the capital of the Arusha Region, with a population of 416,442 plus 323,198 in the surrounding Arusha District Located below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, Arusha has a temperate climate; The city is close to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Arusha National Park on Mount Meru.

Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)

DAY 1: ARUSHA – NGORONGORO

Early in the morning you will leave Moshi or Arusha town and drive toward Ngorongoro national park. After a few hours, you will pass a supermarket and take a few minutes to do the shopping for any personal effect you may need. You will arrive in Ngorongoro after 3 hours then we will descend over 600m to the crater to view the wildlife. Ngorongoro crater is often called the world's largest caldera and is often referred to as 'Africa's garden of Eden' the crater has a definite world-class attraction that surrounds by many wild animals. Ngorongoro Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania. It’s home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and the “big 5” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino). Huge herds of wildebeests and zebras traverse its plains during their annual migration.

Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)

DAY 2: NGORONGORO – SERENGETI (CENTRAL SERONERA)

After breakfast will continue toward wild Africa at Serengeti (central seronera) where the visitor will pass at Lobo area located near central Serengeti national park most of the wildebeest migration normally passes at the Lobo area around July and august en route to Kenya’s Masai Mara in the late of October and November en route to southern Serengeti national park. Serengeti national park holds the largest population of lions in Africa more than 3000 lions live in this ecosystem African leopards this reclusive predictor is commonly seen in this seronera region but are present throughout the national park with a population of around 1000 African elephant are mostly found in this area; A visitor should enjoy the game drive at central Serengeti national park.

Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)

DAY 3: SERENGETI (CENTRAL) – NORTHERN SERENGETI (KOGATENDE AREA)

After breakfast at the camp, we proceeding depart for a game drive and review the great migration at central Serengeti national park. In the northern Serengeti national park, also known as the wagakuria area we do the game drive route from the Lobo area to the Wagakuria area. As we head north, a visitor can see many animals at Serengeti like giraffes, plain game, herds of buffalo, and elephants. In mid of July to October, there is a movement of animals passing through the mara river herd of wildebeest gazelle, and zebra begin their annual spectacular migration northwards. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch, we will enjoy an afternoon game drive at the KOGATENDE area. The wildebeest migration can normally be found in the Wagakuria area from Mid-July to October, depending on rainfall patterns. A long stretch of the Mara River runs through the northern Serengeti National Park.

Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)

DAY 04: NORTHERN SERENGETI (KOGATENDE)

After breakfast, a visitor enjoys a game drive to the kogatende area resident many numbers of wildlife are found in this area. This camp is used for the Serengeti Mobile Green Camp from July till the end of November when the migration is in the Northern Serengeti and hopefully crossing the Mara River. The camp is approximately 20 minutes from the Mara River and set up on a ridge under large evergreen trees overlooking a large part of the Northern Serengeti wilderness zone, where a large group of wildebeest crosses the river and can enjoy wild animals in peace. A visitor can also use Hot Air Balloon to enjoy wild animals.

Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)

DAY 05: NORTHERN SERENGETI (KOGATENDE) – ARUSHA

After breakfast, you will proceed with a full game drive at northern Serengeti(kogatende). In the afternoon you will transfer to kogatende airstrip to Arusha airport. after arrival at Arusha airport, you will meet our driver who will drive back to Arusha town., the guest is supposed to get lunch after finishing having lunch you will be taken to the hotel.

Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)