Can kids go to safari in Kenya?

How do I plan a family safari in Kenya? First, some practical matters. Due to the safety considerations with proximity to wild animals, many lodges and tour operators will accept kids younger than a certain age, which is usually in the 8 – 12 year-old range.



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Ages : 7 to 12 Most safari camps accept children in this age range, although there are many which start at 8 years, a decent number at 12 years and a few more hardcore options which start at 16 years.

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Here's a few words about different age groups ... There are very significant health issues associated with very young travellers in Africa. The vast majority of safari areas are high health risk (most notably malaria) and really should be avoided with children this young.

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Taking your children to Africa should be one of the most wonderful things that your family will ever do, on so many levels. Our safari experts have a great deal of experience of creating truly remarkable family safaris for a very wide range of tastes and budgets.

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10 tips for planning a family safari holiday
  1. Start small. ...
  2. Check age limits. ...
  3. Choose your destination carefully. ...
  4. Consider self-drive. ...
  5. Invest in a local guides or book a private tour. ...
  6. Bring binoculars and wildlife books. ...
  7. Help the kids capture the moment. ...
  8. Don't forget about birds or smaller creatures.


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An African safari costs anywhere between $125 and $1,500 per person per night. A budget safari averages $150 per night, mid-range $350 and luxury $750. The extreme top-safaris can easily go up to $1,500 per night, or more!

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A safari is any expedition in which people search for animals in their natural environments. On your safari, you might see several mammals such as giraffes and zebra. The 'Big Five', the five most common animals to see on an African safari, are leopards, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and lions.

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Other disadvantages of safari parks include habituation, which can cause wildlife to lose their natural instincts, and animals can even risk contracting human disease if people are able to pet, touch, and take selfies with them.

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We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Kenya overall due to the high crime levels and the threat of terrorist attack. Higher levels apply in some areas.

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Selectively advised vaccines - only for those individuals at highest risk: Cholera. Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

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