Overview
Connected to Tanzania’s Serengeti, the Maasai Mara National Reserve plays co-host to the great migration.
A visit here from August to November gives you a front-row seat to witness some two million wildebeest and thousands of zebras trying to cross the Mara River for greener pastures on the opposite side. Crocodiles, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas line up to try and snatch a wildebeest or two. The outcome is the stuff for television production, bringing Discovery Channel to life.
After here, this itinerary will take you to Lake Nakuru N/P. In its grassy floodplains, you will see flocks of flamingos, the larger and more peace-loving white rhinos, buffalos, abundant Rothschild’s giraffe, waterbuck, plus some lions and leopards.
Highlights
- Trek to the world-famous Everest Base Camp
- Enjoy the amazing view of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar
- Travel through the Sherpa villages of Namche, Khumjung, Khunde, and Dingboche
- Visit Tengboche the biggest and oldest monastery n the region.
Trip Itinerary
Arrive in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Nairobi is a bustling modern metropolis with a range of world-class hotels, museums, restaurants, and even an urban national park. Your private guide will be waiting to transfer you to your boutique hotel for the evening.
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You will start this day early with a healthy breakfast. You will leave your accommodation and head to Maasai Mara by 8 am before the Nairobi traffic jam starts to build up.
The main stopover of this 7-hour journey is the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint where you will take in 3600 views of this 6,000km-long gem. It blossoms with beautiful astonishing contrasts like scarps, ancient lakes, granitic hills, islets, and desert landscapes that are as flat as cake plates. Among its most beautiful volcanoes is Mountain Longonot.
The 15-million-year-old Great Rift Valley is a visual feast, so to speak, that will have a blissful effect on all your six senses.
Upon your arrival in Maasai Mara, you will proceed for a game drive in the open savannah that is dominated by red oat grass. Nothing beats the thrill of watching the sun rays kiss the far and wide stretching plains that are beautifully graced with rocky outcrops of dark quartz and riparian forests.
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The Palace of Fifty five Windows: This magnificent palace was built during the reign of King Yakshya Malla in A.D. 1427 and was subsequently remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the seventeenth century. Among the brick walls with their gracious setting and sculptural design, is a balcony with Fifty five Windows, considered to be a unique masterpiece of woodcarving.
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After your early morning breakfast, you will check out ahead of a pre-morning game drive. This three hours adventure will be followed by a departure for Lake Nakuru. Located 170 kilometers northwest of Nairobi, this national park is dominated by woody and bushy grassland with rocky hillsides. You will have picnic lunch en-route the 7-hour journey along a scenic path.
Upon arrival at Lake Nakuru, you will proceed to the Golden Palace Hotel. Here, you will be treated to a heartwarming Kenyan reception that starts with a refreshing glass of fresh juice.
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Wake up for breakfast and game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, a destination named after a vast lake system that is notable for its blue-green algae. It is often referred to as the ‘pink lake’ due to its large congregation of flamingos. Situated on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, this wildlife estate offers easy wildlife viewing of most big animals apart from elephants. It is one of the few African parks that have both the black and white rhino species. They mostly dwell around the lake area, just like the other animals to which the park is home-like Rothschild giraffes, hippos, buffalos, and waterbuck. Your drive in the woodland will primarily target sightings of tree-climbing lions and shy leopards that love to blend in with their bushy surroundings. After lunch, depart to Nairobi where you will arrive between 4 and 5 pm, just in time for departure to your next destination/flight.
Thank you for visiting our beautiful country, Kenya.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- All Safari Activities
The Cost Excludes
- International Flight Cost
Frequently Asked Questions (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.
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Amazing trip to Bhutan with best service providerBy Joe Jonasfrom United Kingdom (UK)March 1, 2022I did the Annapurna circuit trek with WP Travel Engine Adventure, with John as my guide. He was recommended to me by a friend. John really made the trip so wonderful, he had all the details down to a tee, he was very accommodating and knowledgeable, as well as being a true professional he is also so genuine and great fun! I also felt his insight into the country was really interesting.Date of Experience: November 23, 2017
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