Kenya - anybody ever been on holiday there?

[Deleted member 9966]

my mate is getting married in Kenya in Feb 2012, and she's invited me and Mr GRR to go too. she wants me to be Matron of Honour.

I'm just wondering if anybody else has been and if so, did you take any young children i.e. babies/toddlers?

 

[DHTiling]

Are you taking somebody's kiddy with you..

I would say injections is the main priority Liz..

 

[Deleted member 9966]

my mate's niece will be going with her parents but the niece will be 18 months old. I'm reading on the web that some injections can't be given to babies under a year old, yet there seems to be a whole raft of stuff needed even when you're an adult!

hubby and I could have a little one by then so just trying to decide whether to book up and pay the deposit to have to change my mind later if I get pregnant.

some people appear to have no qualms about taking young babies away but me being the ever pessimist (lol) I'd be worried all the time about catching something and me, Mr GRR or Baby GRR being totally rough for the entire holiday....

 

[kilty55]

personally i wouldnt take a wee one that age to kenya,the jags,the flight the heat the change in food etc etc i just think it would be diffcult but thats just me im sure others will have there own opinions

 

[Dan]

I've got an old mate that went there for a few months. Had a brilliant time, took photo's of many Lions, so they have lots of those there :lol:
I'm sure normal vaccinations apply, and they have kids there too so I'm sure there's just a jab to get yours/your sisters there. It'll just be any flight-related issues you have to deal with more than anything such as paying for a seat when the baby is on your lap, or paying extra for "extra insurance"? or whatever they come up with this time to charge you a fortune.

I think really young babies have issues with the cabin pressure and their young underdeveloped ears but they might have got over all that now.

Could be all totally wrong though I'm not a Dad... yet. Oh, apart from the Lion thing, 110% they have lions.

YouTube - Kenya

 

[White Room]

Spent 6 weeks there when serving in the army and what a cracking place but keep the sun cream handy...

And all the jabs

 

[DHTiling]

I think you and child ( fingers crossed) will luv it

 

[Deleted member 9966]

I'd love to go but I think I'd be on edge all the way through the holiday worrying myself sick that something bad was going to happen. it's a 10 hour flight too. not sure.

I keep looking for info on the web, but I just find people's views on various forums rather than any specific medical or health advice.

 

[White Room]

Is this any good to you Liz

Kenya (Africa) - Fit For Travel

 

[Dan]

Here are some websites I quickly just found liz, most will be rubbish I'm sure, but you should find most answers on the first few.

ATTA: African Travel and Tourism Association

Kenya, Africa - Travel Guide and Tourist Information

MINISTRY OF TOURISM (KENYA)

Actually, then just look at the others here: kenya tourist information - Google Search

 

[Deleted member 9966]

Is this any good to you Liz

Kenya (Africa) - Fit For Travel

this site was excellent Mark, thanks for sharing it with me

 

[user123]

Liz, long range flights, I hate to say it, are not a good idea when you are pregnant... I know so many people say and think it's ok, but you make some enquiries how many Mums had premature deliveries following a long haul flight, and you would be shocked. Most midwives know this but are often not allowed to say, the doctors are allowed to say but mostly don't, as it seems unwelcome news, or they just don't know or make the connection.

With babies and travelling, not too young but before walking or crawling age is safer, as you have so much more control over what they touch and put into their mouths. I think it's a sign of what a great Mum you are going to be if it worries you, much much better to be safe than sorry, some things are not worth the risk. I took my boy to Rome when he was 6 months old, that was fine, he was a robust healthy little boy, too, so there is the argument that you will be the best judge when the time comes, it will depend if your little one is robust in general. I keep tinking about a little girl when I think of you and babies....

 

[Deleted member 9966]

thanks for that G. the long haul flights would be quite easy with a baby under about 9 months cos like you say, you're in control. it's just what we might catch at the other end and being ill and having an ill baby even back in the UK is enough to send any new mum over the edge. I'm def not going to Kenya if I'm pregnant!

if it was somewhere closer than 10 hours flying time, I'd consider it. but being so far from home with a young un isn't my idea of a good holiday.

 

[user123]

So just relax for now and concentrate on baby making...

 

[jay]

So just relax for now and concentrate on baby making...

darn good advice there