| Whether you are a local in Africa or come from | | | | well in the movies, but not so well in reality. |
| another part of the world, African Safari's are a | | | | Light clothes are better then dark, as you will be |
| wonderful way to spend a holiday. With plenty of | | | | cooler and wearing a good pair of hiking boots is |
| options for a variety of animals, countries and | | | | also a good idea, however you can leave the |
| locations, choices are limitless. But once you've | | | | colonial helmet at home, along with the Machete |
| booked your ticket, and chosen your tour | | | | knife. And although having a penknife is a good |
| operator, the question of what to pack becomes | | | | compensation for a bush knife, chances are your |
| the next thing, especially if you are not familiar | | | | guide will have that angle covered. |
| with African weather or landscaping. | | | | Evenings are generally a lot cooler then during the |
| Most safaris are generally done inland, with | | | | day, so warm long pants and tops are always |
| possibilities of lakes, rivers or dams, with the | | | | good for when you are huddled around the |
| weather being usually fairly hot, especially in the | | | | campfire. It is also suggested that packing a good |
| summer months. Sun-cream is the number one | | | | wide brim mosquito hat, or a peaked hat will do |
| thing that should go into your backpack. | | | | nicely instead, repellent is probably also a good |
| Preferably chose sunscreens with a high SPF level, | | | | idea, especially in the more northern side, as well |
| for example 40+. | | | | as if there are any swamps or lakes near to the |
| Binoculars are also a handy thing as a lot of | | | | place you will be staying. |
| animals/birds might be in the distance. Most of the | | | | Some parts of Africa have a bit of a reputation |
| African animals are well camouflaged in the bush | | | | for raining on short notice. It will probably also rain |
| and having a zoom lens will help you spot them | | | | for a short amount of time as well. A light rain |
| more easily. | | | | jacket, therefore, is also probably a good idea. |
| Cameras are also a good thing to carry to | | | | Most of the time tour operators usually bring with |
| document your experience. Having said that, you | | | | them all the essentials such as first aid kits, but |
| might want to invest in one with a zoom lens as | | | | you might just want to check with them if there |
| well, else once the photo has been developed, to | | | | are any additional items that you should be |
| try and spot the Kudu amongst the thorn trees | | | | thinking of with regards to that area, such as |
| on film will become even more difficult then it was | | | | malaria tablets. |
| when you were on the safari itself. | | | | If you pack well and in advance it will take a lot |
| When a person thinks of going on a safari and | | | | of stress out of your travelling. Safaris are a |
| what clothes to pack, the first thing that pops | | | | fantastic way to spend a holiday, as not only will |
| into your head might be kaki shorts and a beige | | | | you see a different country, but also it's animals, |
| shirt. Visions of being a colonial explorer, hacking | | | | birds and scenic beauty. |
| back the bush and taming an elephant might work | | | | |