| So you're super excited about your looming | | | | chilly at night. |
| African adventure holiday but since an Africa | | | | 5. Throw in long sleeves! Yes, it's hot but if you |
| safari is not something you do every day you | | | | pack light weight long sleeves you can protect |
| wonder what the on earth should you pack! Here | | | | against sunburn since you can keep yourself |
| are 9 top to bottom essential tips on what you | | | | covered up without feeling too hot. Long sleeves |
| should pack for your Africa safari. | | | | are also essential at night to avoid mosquito bites. |
| | | | 6. Warm clothing is also essential! Day time can be |
| 1. Don't forget your hat! Choose wisely - one that | | | | very hot in Africa but the temperature can |
| shades your eyes and covers the back of your | | | | sometimes drop at night. Hoody's and socks will |
| neck. Sun stroke would definitely spoil your | | | | be missed if you don't pack them. |
| African adventure holiday so don't forget. | | | | 7. Take big pockets or trousers with big pockets! |
| 2. Sunglasses - absolutely essential to shield your | | | | You'll find you'll have lots to carry - insect |
| eyes from the bright African sun that will reflect | | | | repellent, water, camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, |
| across the Savannah plains. | | | | binoculars, bird books... |
| 3. An Africa safari requires neutral colour clothing. | | | | 8. Comfortable walking shoes are essential |
| Avoid bright colours since you don't want to | | | | especially if you are doing a walking safari. The |
| attract the attention of and scare the wild game | | | | right shoes are still important for outdoor activities |
| you want to see. White is neutral but it | | | | in and around the natural environment of the |
| showcases every single mark! Khaki, brown, beige | | | | lodge. Open shoes like sandals will be sufficient if |
| and olive colours are perfect. Another advantage | | | | you will not be walking anywhere with thick |
| of light neutral clothes is they will repel heat. Dark | | | | undergrowth that could scratch your skin. Sandals |
| clothes will make you feel hotter. | | | | are however much more comfortable for the |
| 4. Take lightweight clothing that is non synthetic | | | | evenings entertainment of music and food around |
| (cotton and linen) on your African safari. | | | | open camp fires. |
| Remember the African sun and how hot it can | | | | 9. There's no need to pack the kitchen sink! Don't |
| get (dependent of course on the time of year of | | | | over pack. Most hotels, lodges and camps will |
| your visit). You'll need to let your skin breathe so | | | | provide laundry facilities and nothing makes |
| choose the right fabric to allow this. Light clothing | | | | travelling long distances more simple than light |
| also allows you to layer comfortably, a great | | | | baggage that you don't have to lug around. |
| advantage because it may hot in the day, but | | | | |