| Whatever you do, don't leave behind any essentials | | | | to make less exposure to animals as much as |
| of an African safari tour... | | | | possible. |
| And that is the first commandment. | | | | This can be done by avoiding bright colored clothes |
| The least thing you want to know once you get on | | | | that attract animals. This is perhaps the reason why |
| board is that you have left a vital gear behind. Safari | | | | most safari clothes appear in colors such as light |
| by nature, requires a number of essentials that are | | | | brown, khaki, light green and tan. White clothes and |
| literally helpful while you are on your travel. On the | | | | other colors are definitely shades that you must |
| other hand, you may need to drop some of | | | | avoid. They may either refrain you from viewing |
| non-essential things since they will only add up to | | | | animals closer or they may attract danger towards |
| your luggage weight. Remember, pleasure of the | | | | you. You can also have the advantage of keeping |
| safari adventure is not measured by the number of | | | | yourself cooler with neutral colors as they don't trap |
| useless gears that you have with you (which in the | | | | as much heat during the day. |
| end makes you uncomfortable because of weight) | | | | Mobility must always be the top consideration. Don't |
| but by the comfort of having gears that are truly | | | | bring with you more than 25 pounds worth luggage |
| needed while on trek. | | | | since you will travel a lot and will transfer from one |
| One of the most indispensable is off course the | | | | small vehicle to another. Make it also a point that |
| safari clothes. You would want to be comfortable | | | | your safari clothes and gears are packed in |
| during your trip but never forget the protection. Long | | | | waterproofed materials such as that of the duffel |
| sleeves shirts are a must. They do not only cover | | | | bags. |
| you from harmful mosquito bites but may also cover | | | | The majority of safari guides recommend only 2 to 3 |
| your skin against exposure to sun. Along with these, | | | | days supply of clothing as there will be facilities for |
| you can also have some long pants with you to | | | | laundry in lodges and camps. However, if you are |
| serve as protection during winter nights (if you are | | | | planning to stop over some African city restaurants, |
| traveling during winter) and mosquito plague. | | | | you may consider bringing one set of more dressy |
| The number one rule of thumb with safari clothes is | | | | clothes. |