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25 Feb 2007
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Its great travelling through Africa we kits
We did an overland trip through Africa with our 9 year old daughter. We all had a great time. The Africans just adored talking to our daughter. I think it really broke the ice and opened many doors. Our daughter took malaria tablets and had no problems. The malarial mosquitoes are only active from dusk to dawn so we mostly retired to our roof top tent during these hours and as a result we were able to avoid being bitten.
I would have no reservation in taking your children to Africa. I am sure you will all have a great time.
Geoff..
The Kingsmill's Overland Travels
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26 Feb 2007
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Location: Limoux, France
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The only 'risk' to their health (as long as they are properly vaccinated) is that their love of travel and Africa will be with them the rest of their life.
I don't know whether to thank my parents or scold them .... I'm still addicted!
Kira
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28 Feb 2007
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Lots of kids in Africa.
My daughter, Jasmine, was born in Bulawayo's Impilo Hospital in '98. After a few years in Zim and then working in the UK, we have been living and travelling between East and Southern Africa for the last 3 years and we have had no medical problems (apart from dentistry). Of course West Africa is a bit more complicated than East or South.
You do not need to take malarials for your whole trip - just when you are in Malaria areas such as Lake Kariba, Lake Malawi, Lake Victoria and other low lying areas. As long as you maintain strict hygeine (personal and with food prep), and your jabs are all up to date, then I foresee no problems.
Sounds like you've got a good span of kids so you should have a great time.
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3 Apr 2007
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My wife and I and our 2 children aged then 6 and 9 traveled the length of Africa for 11 months in 1997 in a Landrover.We had a great time and my daughter (now 19) is back in Africa in her gap-year. We took Larium for the best part of 6 months and although we had no ill effects, if traveling there again I would look at alternatives, Malorone has a better reputation but is very expensive. We felt malaria prophylaxis very advisable, malaria kills! We also had all the other jabs including rabies and would do the same again.
The best health advice is probably to drive slower, wearing seat belts and never at night.
Politically Africa is always in flux but the result for travelers is usually, if anything, inconvenience rather than danger. You will remember every day of your trip whilst your critics (usually ill informed) will have done nothing to remember.
Go!
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