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Recommended Reads for an African Wildlife Safari with Kids
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Akimbo and the ElephantsAkimbo and the Elephants by Alexander McCall Smith
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $1.64
Not only are McCall Smith’s books fun to read there is a lesson to be learned in each one. Ideal for children aged 4-8.
SAFARI: My Trip to AfricaSAFARI: My Trip to Africa by Reginald Oliver Smythe
Buy new: $25.00 / Used from: $19.95
A fun book to read out loud to children aged 4-8. Be sure to pack a notebook and pen, the kids may want to create their own journal after reading this.
Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna (National Geographic)Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna (National Geographic) by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton
Buy new: $6.95 / Used from: $0.01
A must read for children aged 9 - 12 whether they are traveling to Kenya or eager for a journey through books.
The White GiraffeThe White Giraffe by Lauren St. John
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $0.01
Ideal for kids aged 9 - 12 embarking on a wildlife safari.
Newman's Birds of Southern AfricaNewman's Birds of Southern Africa by Kenneth Newman
Buy new: $23.94 / Used from: $18.99
Birds may be the lesser attraction pre-trip but they are likely to keep the kids occupied on many a game drive. Ideal for kids aged 10 and up.
The Safari CompanionThe Safari Companion by Richard D. Estes
Buy new: $19.80 / Used from: $8.48
A great resource for teens that like to know it all.
Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari GuideWhatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide by Peter Allison
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $3.98
A great book for teens that enjoy a lighter read. But be sure to purchase a second book they may finish this one in a single sitting.