| Safari Clothing - The clothes you bring on a trip | | | | a Safari. Therefore you will most probably |
| are important because you want to be both | | | | encounter mosquitoes so it is better to bring |
| comfortable and protected. In the wilds of Africa, | | | | strong mosquito repellent containing DEET with |
| a long sleeve shirt is a must to bring to protect | | | | you. Be sure to spray your clothes and exposed |
| you from annoying mosquito bites and to keep | | | | skin. Avoid also using perfume, hairspray, and |
| you from the hot sun as well. You'll need long | | | | other scented products because they may |
| trousers too for the same reasons. Avoid also | | | | attract mosquitoes. Remember to also pack |
| bright colored clothing because it can attract | | | | sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. |
| animals. For that reason, most safari clothing you | | | | Polarized Sunglasses - Bring polarized sunglasses |
| will find come in khaki, tan, and light brown. Neutral | | | | with good quality to protect you from the strong, |
| colors are also effective in keeping you cooler | | | | bright sun. |
| during warm days. | | | | Good Walking Shoes - Bring comfortable shoes |
| Back Pack - When you pack for your African | | | | that fit you well. Pack good quality socks too. |
| travel, you have to carry your back pack not | | | | These can help you walk and roam around the |
| more than 25 pounds since you will be lugging it | | | | place easy. |
| around from camp to camp. Make sure that the | | | | Sun Hat - Bring a quality hat with a good brim to |
| straps of your pack fit you comfortably. Thus it | | | | cover your face and ears. |
| is also better to talk to your travel specialist of | | | | Camera - Capture the wonderful sceneries and as |
| how many things will you be bringing because you | | | | well as rare animals that you see on the African |
| may only need a few days of clothing supply | | | | travel. Make sure to bring also extra batteries. |
| since many of the camps and lodges have laundry | | | | Other things that you can bring are: Personal |
| facilities. | | | | toiletries, binoculars, basic medical supplies, tissues, |
| Sun and Mosquito Protection - You have to keep | | | | waterproof bags for camera and electronic |
| in mind that you are not going to a beach, but to | | | | devices. |