has anyone been on a safari trip if so when and?

Question

how was it how much was it was the eperience good enough im thinking of taking my 6 year old aslo where is the best place to go etc heve heard nairobi is good and kenya

Answer 1

have been on safari in kenya 3 times, its excellent. a six year old would love it! i've been in july, in august and in march. if you want the weather to be hot march is the best, if not, july is more cool and easier on a kid i'm sure. nakuru national park is excellent and if you look up kembu campsite on the internet you'll find a great place near nakuru park with lovely lodges and guesthouses which are a lot better value than a lot of the tourist hotels. contact me if you need more info.

Answer 2

Nairobi is the capital of Kenya, not a particularly interesting town to visit, especially with a 6 year old!

If you want a good safari then I would suggest the Serengetti, it is great to see all the animals and your 6 year old will also enjoy it. Before you go, read up on some of the animals and get the "Lonely Planet guide to Kenya" should give you lots of useful info not only on safaris but of other facts about Kenya. I would suggest a visit to the beaches as your 6 yr old would love to play in the white beach and warm sea, I am sure.

Just some friendly advise: Security is not the best in Kenya, lots of very poor locals, unemployed, so do not flash expensive jewelery, valuables, money, cameras, etc. around both it is not really fair on them, but it would be easy pickings for them and a big temptation. Keep your valuables descreet and get as much info from your tour guide as possible. Take as little valuables as possible, obviously you will take a camera or 2 which is naturally a MUST to capture the beautiful scenery and animals.

I am not trying to put you off, quite the opposite, it is a great country and well worth a visit. Wildlife safaris are amasing and a real adventure. I have known people whom when they were robbed said that they were not warned so were not prepared. As long as you are prepared and have the knowledge and sensibility you will have a fantastic time there.

As I said, I would recommend the Serengetti for your ultimate safari, failing this then either the Masai Mara or Tsavo, but 1st choice would be Serengetti.

Safari Njema "Safe trip" as the Kenyans say. Have a lot of fun and enjoy.

Answer 3

ive been on safari a couple of times in kenya, and also in south africa... we went to tsavo national park most recently (in august 04), and there you can stay in luxury tents right next to an elephant watering hole, so when you wake up in the morning, and step out of your tent, there are elephants taking their morning drink and bath! it was amazing... i think you son would love that... so tsavo is a good place for the ellies. i saw the big cats when i went to kruger national park in south africa (july 02), but saw lions and a leopard at masai mara national park a few years back( july 00)... i have family in kenya, so whenever i go and visit i make a point of going on safari... its so worth it cos you drive for hours seeing nothing, then when you do, david attenborough eat your heart out!

we booked when we got out there, so go to a couple of travel agents when you get there and you can shop around, and dont be scared to haggle for a good deal! nairobi has got a bad rep lately, only because its become quite scary with loads of robberies recently due to the economics there. but mombasa is beautiful, not far from the national parks, you wont find better beaches and i think you get a real feel for africa if you are not afraid of venturing out a bit. if you get a chance to get to nairobi, i recommend the giraffe sanctury cos there you climb and stand on a platform, so you are the same level as the heads of the giraffes, and you can feed them as well, cos they come really close and you can stroke them! i love giraffes, so that was pretty special.

whatever you decide, kenya is an amazing place, ive been loads of times, and each time i leave i want to go back. have a great trip.

Answer 4

Kenya is a fine country. I fly over to Kenya ones a year to do some game fishing and I have to admit I really Kenya. I normally stay in the Leopard Beach Resort, secure, beautiful and first class service.

Answer 5

Like Anne Marie, I also went to the Masai Mara and loved it. We stayed at the Sun'n'sand hotel in Mombasa which was great. We did the two day safari and stayed at the Masai Lodge which was awesome. Our tent overlooked the hippo pool.

I am not sure about taking a kiddie there. Virtually everyone had a tummy upset but it didn't stop the enjoyment.

Answer 6

Masai Mara in Kenya is stunning - just like the filem Out of Africa. If you combine your holiday with one week safari and one week in a beach resort like Mombasa, you'll get the best of both worlds...worthwhile pricing around....and just one thing, to really see the animals in the safari - you're up and about at dawn (5am) and dusk near watering holes, so be sure you're 6 year old is up to that....at 6 years old it might be a little early to appreciate it

Answer 7

i went last year to south africa and it was incredible. being so close to elephants and lions on the hunt is breathtaking. it'z really amazing but i wud recommend waiting a few years as 6 yearz old iz a bit young not 2 appreciate it, but the mornings are early and u have 2 sit incredibly still and quietly a lot of the time, which ur little 1 might find difficult!! anyway, would definetly recommend going at some time, have fun and take loooadzzzz ov pictures!!!!! :D

Answer 8

The South Africans have parkages that will enable you to experience a great deal of safari life. Try the Gateway Magazine in south Africa it offers those nice parkages. Myself I was treated with what I still call the best Holiday ever . I only paid once in South Africa they will do all the transactions for the Hotels, Safari,Trains, Air, Coaches, Drinks, Escots etc. You don't have to worry about paying or the exchange rates for different countries. Which gives you security . Only a few us$ to buy items of choice . Here are the details of my Safari Trip.

London Gatwick to Johannesburg South Africa,
4 days in South Africa
a)-Kruger National Park
b)-Tsitsikamma National Park
c)-Vaalbos National Park
d)-Kalahari Gemsbok National Park

2 days in Namibia
a)-Etosha National Park
b)-Fish River Canyon National Park

2 days in Botswana / Namibia caprivi strip
a)-Chobe National Park
b)-Gemsbok National Park
c)-Nxai Pan National Park

3 days in Zimbabwe
a)-Hwange National Park
b)-Kazuma Pan National Park
c)-Mana Pools National Park
d)-Matusadona National Park
e)-upper Zambezi National Parks

Pass through Victoria Falls Zimbabwe/Zambia

3 days in Zambia
a)-Lower Zambezi National Park
b)-Kafue National Park
c)-Kasanka National Park

1 day in Malawi
a)-Lake Malawi National Park

2 days in Tanzania
a)-Katavi Kilimanjaro
b)-The Serengeti

6 Days in Kenya
a)-Tsavo East National Park
b)-Tsavo West National Park
c)-Mount Kenya National Park
d)-Oldonyo Sapuk National Park
e)-Marsabit National Park and Reserve
f)-Meru National Park

Lastly the mother of all national parks

g)-The Maasai Mara

then Nairobi international to London Heathrow

Check
http://www.africantravelgateway.com/
best wishes

Answer 9

africa is beautiful i tell you. also include victoria falls on your scheduale. best place you could go to

Answer 10

you are one seriously disturbed female. talking the rubbish you talk one minute then, talking about taking your kid on holiday. is that kid safe with some one who is as mentally unbalanced as you are?