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.

6 Days Serengeti wildebeest Migration safari

ABOUT 6 DAYS SERENGETI WILDEBEEST MIGRATION SAFARI - CALVING SEASON

This 6 days wildebeest Serengeti migration safari- calving season from January – march it give a great opportunity to get the chance to see and view a wildebeest migration are given calving on the southern Serengeti in ndutu plain. Between January and March, the herds are usually in the south of Tanzania’s Serengeti where they seek out fresh grazing. The wildebeest make their way as far south as the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (although not quite into the Crater itself), where they spread out across the lush plains to feast on the fresh grasses that spring up after the rains. These plains, with their abundance of nourishment, are also the perfect place for female wildebeest to give birth. Roughly 960,000 of these wildebeest are pregnant females which will drop their calves over 14 days between late December, January and early March

Day 0: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Day 1: Arusha –Tarangire National Park – Manyara/Karatu
Day 2: Manyara/Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater
Day 3: Ngorongoro - Ndutu Area
Day 4: Ndutu Area (Full-Day Game drive)
Day 5: Ndutu - Serengeti National Park - Central Area
Day 6: Serengeti (Central Seronera) - Arusha (Fly Out)

DAY O : Arrival - Kilimanjaro

Upon arrival to Kilimanjaro airport, you will meet your Tanzanian Kitano tour and safari guide representative who will pick you up and transfer to your hotel in arusha or Moshi. Settle into your accommodation, relax and get used of African atmosphere. Ready to start your 6 days great Tanzania Serengeti migration safari- calving season the next day

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 -LAKE MANYARA

Early n the morning after breakfast you will continues ascent to lake Manyara national park its take almost 2hrs to reach Manyara national park, a visitor will enjoy a game drive in Manyara its offers a wilderness experience in diverse habitats, from its Rift Valley soda lake to dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. Apart from a spectacular setting, the park is famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions and the vast elephant herds it was established to protect. Animal founds in lake Manyara are, Elephants, Giraffe, Baboons, Monkeys, Warthog, Antelopes, Gazelles and Buffaloes

DAY 02: MANYARA/KARATU – NGORONGORO CRATER

Morning after breakfast a visitor should continue a game drive in Manyara and you will drive to Ngorongoro crater it take almost one hour to reach at crater. You will enjoy the drive game in the crater. Ngorongoro crater is the Africa natural wonder it has 18km distance but approximately 30000 wild animal living the animal found in Ngorongoro crater are black Rhino, lions, Zebras and wildebeest, Elephants. After a enjoy a game drive at Ngorongoro you will drive to ndutu area it takes almost 3hrs to reach at the area.

DAY 03: NGORONGORO –NDUTU AREA (NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA)

early in the morning after breakfast you will proceed a game drive at ndutu area it situated in Ngorongoro conservation area, bordering with southern Serengeti national park; The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The Area is also usually heavily populated with elephants, birds black, Rhino, lions, Zebras

DAY 04: NDUTU AREA FULL DAY – GAME DRIVE

early in the morning after breakfast you will enjoy a full game drive at ndutu area migration safari calvinga visitor will enjoy and see the great Serengeti wildebeest migration cross at ndutu area in southern Serengeti for the month of January, February and march the thousands of wildebeest spread cross the plains grazing on the rich short grass plains. Predator action its peak with great sightings of cheetah, lion, hyena and leopard

DAY 05: NDUTU - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK - CENTRAL AREA

After breakfast a visitor should head toward the northern Serengeti national park you will descent to the heart of wild Africa Serengeti national park in seronera, in this area you will get the opportunity to view and see a lot of wild animals like lions, leopards and cheetah. zebras, huge elephants, wildebeest, antelopes, gazelles.

DAY 6: SERENGETI (CENTRAL SERONERA) - ARUSHA (FLY OUT)

After breakfast at the camp, we depart for Seronera Airstrip and enjoy a game drive en-route. Around mid-morning, join a scheduled flight from Seronera airstrip to Arusha airport. Upon arrival to Arusha airport, meet our driver who’ll drive you to Arusha town. Upon arrival, we will have our lunch and then we will end our African safari adventure.