| African safari holidays are an absolute blast, no | | | | consider clothing appropriate for the autumn chill. |
| doubt. For anyone who has ever wanted to get | | | | During the day, you will want lightweight clothing |
| up close and personal with some of nature's most | | | | that is made from a natural fibre such as cotton |
| incredible animals, African safari holidays are | | | | or linen. |
| definitely the way to go. With some of the most | | | | Keep your colours neutral for the safari. Bright |
| stunning landscape you'll ever see, the most | | | | colours will make you stand out while you're trying |
| magnificent wildlife, and good natured lovely | | | | to blend in. Dark colours will absorb more heat and |
| people of the land, you will find no other trip quite | | | | create problems keeping cool. |
| like this adventure. | | | | While you might be tempted to go with a sandal |
| Of course, few of us get to go more than once, | | | | for the heat of the day, remember that you will |
| so if this is your first trip, you might not be | | | | have to do a great deal of walking, sometimes on |
| exactly sure about what to expect. That's normal. | | | | difficult terrain. You might want to only consider |
| You probably received some sort of literature, | | | | sport sandals and have hiking boots on hand for |
| either via mail or online, through the booking | | | | times when sandals are just not appropriate. |
| agency you went through. Yet, you still might feel | | | | Keep the bugs off you during your African safari |
| as though the literature was selling you on the | | | | holiday. The spread of malaria and other mosquito |
| idea more than preparing you. Have no fear, as | | | | borne illnesses is still strong enough that you will |
| there are some very basic ideas that will help you | | | | need to remember to bring protection. Bug spray |
| be completely prepared for African safari holidays. | | | | is often sufficient for your daily activities outside. |
| Remember that the African sun can be brutal to | | | | Just remember to take it with you on safari. |
| fair skin. Of course, it's easy to check the | | | | Reapply the spray often, especially if you have |
| weather conditions before you leave for your | | | | been sweating quite a bit. |
| adventure. Sunshine makes for a wonderful safari | | | | Most of your lodging facilities will have amenities |
| but can be hazardous to your health. Make sure | | | | to make your stay more comfortable. You can |
| that you have ample protection, including a large, | | | | usually do laundry, grab some additional supplies if |
| wide brimmed hat that protects the back of your | | | | you are running low, and rely on the local advice. |
| neck as well as your head from the powerful | | | | Taking an African safari holiday is one of the best |
| African sun. The same can be said for the need | | | | ways to see part of the world. If you can, |
| for protective eyewear. | | | | remember to document it as well as possible. |
| Despite the fantastic heat of the day, night time | | | | With a little preparation and some common sense |
| temperatures can end up being rather chilly. During | | | | you will have the time of your life. |
| the evening hours you will want what most of us | | | | |