| Most safari travel specialist will tell you never to | | | | Another item not to be left out is a pair of |
| leave behind any essential item as they may be | | | | quality, polarized sunglasses. Polarized sunglasses |
| difficult to get once you are in the wilderness. It is | | | | are best for the strong, bright sun. |
| therefore essential to do a proper inventory of | | | | 5. Walking Shoes |
| what to carry for your African Wildlife Safari. | | | | Remember to have a good and comfortable pair |
| 1. Safari Clothing | | | | of walking or running shoes that fit you well. Don't |
| It is important o take note of the clothes you | | | | forget to pack quality socks too. You'll probably |
| carry on safari as they shouldn't only be for | | | | want to also bring a pair of comfortable walking |
| protection but also for comfortability. Long sleeve | | | | sandals. |
| shirts and long pants are essential to protect you | | | | 6. Rain Gear/warm Jacket |
| from annoying mosquito bites and to keep your | | | | Depending on the timing of your African Safari , |
| skin covered from the hot sun. Most safari guides | | | | there is need to bring a light rain gear for short |
| will tell you to avoid brightly colored clothing | | | | rains (October - Early December) and long rains |
| because it can attract animals the reason why | | | | (March - April) and a warm jacket for the cold |
| most safari clothing come in khaki, tan, and light | | | | season (May - June). |
| brown. Neutral colors are also effective in keeping | | | | 7. Swimming Suit |
| you cooler during warm days. They are mainly | | | | Many lodges in the national parks and game |
| cotton. Always remember to carry something for | | | | reserves have swimming pools. Many safari |
| warmth as the nights might be a little bit chilly. | | | | experiences include the opportunity to swim in |
| 2. Back Pack | | | | these pristine pools. Be sure to bring a good |
| For many people on an African Safari a sturdy, | | | | quality swimming suit so you can enjoy the water! |
| waterproof backpack is an ideal way to bring | | | | Other items you may want to bring include:a) |
| your essential items. As a rule when packing, try | | | | Personal toiletriesb) Camera equipment - always |
| not to have your pack weigh more than 50 | | | | ensure that the equipment plug and electric cables |
| kilogram since you will be lugging it around from | | | | conforms with that of the country you are |
| one safari lodge to the other. Make sure the | | | | visiting.c) Extra contact lenses or glassesd) |
| straps on your pack fit you comfortably. Talk to | | | | Binocularse) Basic medical suppliesf) Waterproof |
| your travel specialist because you may only need | | | | bags - for your camera and other electronic |
| a few days of clothing supply because many of | | | | devices |
| the camps and lodges do have laundry facilities. It | | | | For first timers to Africa, an Africa safari to |
| is also important to ask your tour operator what | | | | Kenya, Tanzania and/ or Uganda would be an |
| to carry when on specialized outdoor activities | | | | excellent choice. The countries boast of amazing |
| that include mountain climbing, bungee jumping, | | | | and magical wilderness with high probability of |
| gorilla trekking and/ or water rafting | | | | seeing big game. What you are likely to see here |
| 3. Sun and Mosquito Protection | | | | includes:i) elephants of Amboseliii) the Great Rift |
| In the wild you will encounter mosquitoes so it is | | | | Valleyiii) Wildebeest migration at the Masai Mara |
| important to have a strong mosquito repellent. Be | | | | National Reserveiv) Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro the |
| sure to spray your clothing and any exposed skin. | | | | highest point in Africav) Exploring the mankind |
| Avoid the use of perfume, hairspray and other | | | | archeological sitesvi) Explore the cultures of the |
| scented products because they may attract | | | | peoplevii) Explore miles of pristine white sand filled |
| mosquitoes. Around the equator and especially | | | | beaches |
| Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania being located on the | | | | No matter what your interests, aspirations and |
| Equator the temperatures are high. It is therefore | | | | dreams are, always ensure that you choose a |
| important to have a good sunscreen to protect | | | | good tour operator to make your African Safari |
| you from the sun rays | | | | not only memorable but a dream turn reality. |
| 4. Polarized Sunglasses | | | | |