Trip Overview
Safari through Kenya’s evocative landscapes and track Uganda’s mountain gorillas. Includes accommodations at handpicked best-in-class hotels and lodges. A range of unique, optional safari activities are included at each lodge. World-class safari destinations for ultimate game viewing.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Nairobi, then fly north to Samburu and experience the vistas and wildlife of this incredible plateau. Head south in search of Africa’s Big 5 in the famed Maasai Mara, and conclude your journey face to face with some of the last remaining mountain gorillas on earth in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Itinerary
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Park entry fees
- Accommodation (as per itinerary)
- All meals (full board or as specified)
- Transport in 4x4 safari vehicles
- Services of professional safari guides
- Game drives & activities listed in the itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Internal flights (if applicable)
- Bottled drinking water
- Gorilla & chimp permits (if specified)
The Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)
- Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages (unless specified)
- Tips for guides & lodge staff
- Additional activities not listed in the itinerary
FAQs
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.
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.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
