Doing 10 days in Africa next year. Anyone have tips or things to consider?

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Hemingways Nairobi, Nairobi

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Definitely nice, although it's all the way out in Karen. You will have to travel reasonably far to get to anything. Breakfast is epic.

In Nairobi, Nairobi National Park is a decent way to get a miniature intro to safari. It's wild to see giraffes and stuff with skyscrapers in the background.

Carnivore isn't what it used to be since they outlawed bush meat. Arguably, not worth going to.

The Maasai Market in Nairobi can be a fun experience.

Blixen house also pretty cool.

The KICC building rooftop is also worth doing.

In general, I find Africa to be extremely welcoming and safe feeling. Yall will have a great time.

If you are feeling a little adventurous, have a driver take you through Kangemi (self-billed as the largest slum in Africa). I think you'll be shocked at the difference between a slum like this and an American ghetto.

Looks like you are staying in Kenya for your safari - I've done more in Tanzania. Either way, should be great. When you're out on the Maasai Mara, see if you can get your driver to take you all the way down to the Tanzanian border. They have cool stone markers you can take pics at where you can stand in both countries.

If you have any younger kids with you, you should print out and bring safari checklists. It's a way for them to actively track all the animals you see, down to various birds. (Fun for adults too, lol)

Most of the safari trucks are retro-fitted Toyotas...and they have built in coolers. Your guides will no doubt be packing those for you, but if there's a special beer/wine/alcohol you prefer, buy it and bring it so you can have it in the truck with you. I'll tell you - being out on the savannah in the middle of nowhere with your loved ones, cracking a cold one, enjoying each other, the animals, the scenery and the sunset...this will be memories of a lifetime. Don't worry about it being expensive, it will be worth it.

Jealous of your gorilla trek...

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There is still time to reconsider.

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We're gonna do Japan in 2027

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Thanks for the writeup. We are super pumped and dont want to wait till next year

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Is it going to be timed with the wildebeest migration? I can tell you - that shite is UNREAL.

Be careful you don't get hacked to death or kidnapped...lots of 3rd world types on that continent !

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We're gonna do Japan in 2027

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My wife and I just did Japan a couple of months ago and are planning to do Africa in the next few years. Looking forward to hearing about your trip!

IF you've got any $ left after your africa trip...you should consider purchasing a sense of humor or at least a sarcasm meter....lighten up Francis..

I did South Africa, so this will not help. But doing a safari was the greatest family experience of my life. I am happy you are doing something amazing like this.