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 too, 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 a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a 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. 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.

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 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.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

SA SAFARI – 14Days 13Nights – Mahakaarya Travels

Transportation
Bus, Airlines
Accomodation
3 Stars Hotels
Best season
Feb, Mar, Apr, May & June
Tour type
Eco-Tour, Hiking
Meals
All meals included
Fitness level
Easy to Moderate
Group Size
2-16
Minimum Age
12
Maximum Age
65

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BEST OF SA SAFARI
PLACES COVERED:
Capetown, Hermanus, Botlierskop, Knysna, Franschoek

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.

Day 01 :

Arrival in South Africa - Hermanus

Upon your arrival at Capetown International Airport, please collect your bags and proceed toward the Arrival Hall. You will be then assisted towards your car and transfer to hotel in Hermanus

Arrive at Hermanus hotel and relax

Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: None

Day 02 :

Hermanus

Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Go for whale watching tour/ Quad biking rides

Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 03 :

Hermanus - Botlierskop Game Reserve

Breakfast will be served at the hotel
Depart on a private road transfer to Botlierskop Game Reserve.

Arrive and Check-in at the Lodge. Depending on your arrival timings, you can have lunch if time permits and also you can decide on the spot and enjoy game drive.
Dinner will be served at the lodge

Overnight at hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch (time permitting) & Dinner

Day 04 :

Botlierskop Game Reserve

Morning and evening game drives.
Overnight at hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05 :

Botlierskop Game Reserve - Knysna

Breakfast will be served at the hotel
Depart on a private road transfer to Knysna. Enroute Sky diving / Ziplining in Mossel Bay

Arrive and Check-in. day at leisure

Overnight at hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch (time permitting) & Dinner

Day 06 :

Knysna- Outdshoorn - Knysna

Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Depart on a full day tour Oudtshoorn tour.
Outdshoorn is a town with the sunniest days per year in the whole country, 365 sunshine days, 4 summers and sunny, dry winters await the visitor to the Klein Karoo.
Drive time from Knysna to Oudtshoorn is +/- 1 Hour

Arrive at Cango Caves.
Cango Caves are the Klein Karoo’s oldest and most popular attraction. Also, one of the world’s natural wonders and the main sections are available for amazing exploratory subterranean walks.

Next attraction is Safari Ostrich Farm. Safari Ostrich Farm is a working ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn, Garden Route, South Africa. This is the only tractor tour on an ostrich farm in South Africa. Everything about us is focused on you having a wonderful interactive encounter and learning something new about the world’s largest bird. Safari Ostrich Farm is situated 6km outside of the centre of Oudtshoorn

Lastly visit Cango Wildlife Ranch. This facility has been in existence for 35 years and comprises of over 90 different species of animals. They provide guided tours which are fundamental in our education ethos, providing a voice for each species and creating animal and environmental awareness. Enveloped in a fun and unique setting, we pride ourselves in being a one-of-a-kind centre that has something for everyone, 365 days of the year!

Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 07 :

Knysna – Tsitsikamma - Knysna

Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
After breakfast visit elephant park Knysna for elephant experience
Later proceed to Tsitsikamma national park. Go for bloukrans bridge walk. Here you can do optional Bungy jumpng, canopy Ziplining tours, blackwater tubing, snorkelling etc

Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 08 :

Knysna

Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
After breakfast day at leisure. You can do optional John Benn sunset cruise/ Robberg nature reserve, or explore Knysna waterfront

Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 09 :

Knysna– Franschoek

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Check out from the hotel.
You will be transferred by private vehicle to Franschoek
Arrive and check-in at your hotel. Day free for own activities.

Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 10 :

Franschoek– Cape Town

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Check out from the hotel.
Go for Franschoek hop on hop off wine tram tour
You will be transferred by private vehicle to Cape Town.
Arrive and check-in at your hotel. Day free for own activities.

Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 11 :

Cape town

Breakfast will be served at the hotel

Depart for Half Day City Tour of Cape Town with Table Mountain with your driver cum guide.

Table Mountain (weather permitting)
Table Mountain has become the single most welcoming icon to not only our people, but travellers from all over the world. It is also the country’s most photographed attraction and its famous cable car took millions of people to its top.
Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the city and coastline.

Half Day City Tour
The fine old buildings of the Cape Town represent a journey through the centuries.
The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa.
A short distance from the Castle, across from the Grand Parade, you can see the City Hall, a mock baroque building constructed in 1905. As we follow the city’s main road, Adderley Street, we will see St. George’s Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Keep your eyes out for the Company Gardens, a welcome green oasis in the middle of the city.
Continue through the historic Malay Quarter, past the South African Museum and other interesting sights.

Towards the end of the morning a visit is made at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This is South Africa's most talked about tourist venue with many shops and restaurants. (The driver will then drop you back to the hotel or if you wish to stay at the harbour and explore on your own before returning to your hotel on your own).

Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 12 :

Cape Town

Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Proceed on your full day tour of Cape Point / Cape Peninsula.

The breath-taking views of Clifton and Camps Bay as we head down the Cape Peninsula, passing the pristine soft white sand beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, with the 12 Apostles rising above the chilly blue Atlantic Ocean below.

Take a boat ride to Seal Island from Mariner’s Wharf
Our tour continues over Chapman’s Peak which offers amazing photo opportunities, and onto the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. A scenic drive along the world famous Chapman’s Peak Drive.
Visit Simon’s Town and the African Penguins at the Boulders Penguin Colony.

Take the funicular named “Flying Dutchman” up to the old Cape Point lighthouse which is the southernmost corner of the Cape peninsula with views of towering stone cliffs, endemic fynbos, breathtaking bays, beaches and rolling green hills and valleys

Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 13 :

Capetown

Breakfast will be served at the hotel
Day at leisure. You can do optional activities like Helicopter ride, Shark cage diving, para gliding, hot air ballooning, helicopter ride etc
Overnight at hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 14 :

Capetown – Departure

Breakfast will be served at the hotel Check out from the hotel.
Depart on private road transfer to Capetown International Airport for your flight for your next destination!!!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour Ends.

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