We are planning to take 3 children to Egypt (10,8&6 years). I would be grateful to know:
1. Do most children take anti-malaria medication for the trip? What about injections prior to travel?
2. Do the journeys from place to place take a long time? What is the longest drive?
Thanks
Clare
Re: Egypt - P & F
HI, we took our 3 sons to Egypt last October 17 ,14 , 10. The only thing we took were acydophilus tablets to keep the stomach balanced , none of us had any tummy problems.
We used an anti mosquito creame ( RID is the Australian brand ) and used it every morning and night . We only had any mosquito issues in Cairo inthe evening but still used it any way.
The journeys didn't seem to bother the children at all, this was mostly due to the fact that a) they had the company of the other kids on the trip and b) we took along their game boys for entertainment.
Some of the early morning bus trips were tough but the kids just seemed to go lmost stright to sleep.
The beauty of the Im tours is that they do consider the children and there is plenty of 'r est ' time available if you want to use it.
Re: Egypt - P & F
Hi - we did P&F in March. Our son was 15, but there were several children under 10. They really enjoyed it and made good friends with each other.
I don't think malaria was even mentioned. The main thing is to remember antiseptic gel and/or wipes, which they should really get in the habit of using before eating, and after they've handled money. The few kids who got tummy upsets seemed to get over it quite quickly.
The longest trip, as mentioned, is on the train, and the novelty keeps the kids occupied on that one. Some of the coach trips are also very long as it's done in convoys through the desert, but some books and other distractions seem to work. And hopefully they'll be chatting with new friends anyway. What lies at the end of each coach trip tends to make the journey well worth it!
You'll have a great time