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TIPS ON TRAVELLING TO KENYA
Tips on travelling to Kenya from the family travel experts Travel With Kidz
Kenya A Fantastic Family Holiday Destination Families often have a perception that Africa is not a child friendly destination though due to an increase globally in demand safari camps & lodges, guides and tour operators are now taking into account the needs of children of all ages from babies through to teenagers. Families are looking more for experiential and unique holidays and Kenya delivers the “family trip of a lifetime”. Experience afternoon tea on the deck of your tent overlooking a watering hole with over 100 elephants drinking at Satao Camp Tsvo East, view giraffe and hyenas with Mt Kilimanjaro in the background at Amboseli National Park, walk the shore of Lake Manyara where 1000’s of pink flamingos migrate to and view the highly endangered white and black Rhino from your private 4x4 Land Cruiser. Have a Rothschild giraffe lick your face at the Giraffe Centre Nairobi, don’t panic Giraffe's saliva is antiseptic and watch lion cubs play with their parents in Maasai Mara National Park. Kenya is home to 42 different local tribes located around the country and the most famous being the “Maasai”. The Maasai continue to respect and honour their culture and live a traditional Massai lifestyle. Women are the workers caring for the children, preparing the meals, building the families Manyetta (yes the house!) which are made from cow’s dun and sticks, fetch the water daily and make traditional jewellery. The males Maasai are tall and strong, continue to wear the red traditional wrap (blanket), care for their herds of cows and goats, hunt and generally walk around with other males. The Maasai dance includes jumping, singing and showing their very white teeth while laughing. Families are able to visit, learn and interact personally with many of the Maasai Villages and we assure you from first hand experiences “it is not put on for the tourist”. They welcome you into their village where you will learn to make fire, see inside their home, they will dance for you, laugh with and sell you special keep sake. There are various types of safaris available to families depending on your budget and ages of the children. Transport comes in two types, 4x4 Land Cruiser with your own private guide for the duration of the 7 night safari or Toyota minivan catering for up to 8 people. There are dedicated family departures or private departures allowing far more flexibility while on safari. For the family wanting the ultimate Kenya experience you now have the opportunity to fly from camp to camp on a brand new 14 seater private or scheduled air safari. Made to order in 2010 by Southern Cross Safaris, the Kenyan ground operator has taken into consideration the needs of children with the back seat comfortably sitting three kids across. Travelling by aircraft eliminates road drives, saves time and gives you amazing scenery of Kenya from the air. The camps and lodges offer various accommodation and even the fussiest of eaters will be catered for while on safari. Finally after your safari around Kenya what better way to end than on the beach at Diani one hour’s drive south of Mombasa. There are many family friendly hotels from the big hotel styles to the small and intimate “bure” on the beach property. Endless water sports and Mombasa nearby deep in history. |
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TOP THINGS TO DO WITH TEENAGERS IN NEW YORK CITY
Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art |
Children learn from firsthand experience, text books teach history and TV shows visual though nothing beats sharing the real thing with your children. 
Entertaining little kids in New York City is easy—there are toy stores, museums, ice cream shops and playgrounds at every turn. But keeping a teenager happy is another story; after all, their job is to make their parents' lives difficult. But the City actually offers plenty of activities that could make even the surliest teens crack a smile and enjoy themselves (though they may not give you the pleasure of letting you know just how much). Take them to hit some golf balls, to listen to their peers do stand-up comedy, to peruse a computer store or to shop at some trendy hotspots. Read on for suggestions that will appeal to older kids, whether they're just visiting the City or they call it home. Who knows? They may even thank you.
Gotham Comedy Club
Museum of Modern Art
