Is it safe to take 1 year old to Kenya?

Vaccination may be considered for children and adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission. Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Kenya. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.



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Many lodges and camps have age restrictions The usual age restriction is six years but for walking safaris and gorilla trekking, this rises to 16. This means your choice of accommodation is immediately restricted to the few places that don't have age restrictions in place.

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Some 3yr olds might do well, but the best-recommended age for children to come for a Kenyan safari is 5yrs and above.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) doesn't require a ticket for children under the age of 2 years. But that means your baby will be on your lap. If there is turbulence, or worse, it may not be physically possible to protect your baby in your arms.

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?Africa, it may not be the first continent you think of when you plan on traveling far with your little toddler. Yet it is certainly possible to visit this incredibly beautiful globe if you want to. The trips we make are completely tailored to your wishes and the composition of your family.

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Malaria is a risk in Kenya. Fill your malaria prescription before you leave and take enough with you for the entire length of your trip. Follow your doctor's instructions for taking the pills; some need to be started before you leave.

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Today's safaris are designed with conservation in mind. Africa's wildlife and eco-system is very fragile and can only accommodate a certain number of visitors. To ensure that the balance is maintained the number of visitors have to be limited one way of doing that is by charging high prices.

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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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