What do you sleep in on an African safari?
What do you sleep in on an African safari? Tented Camps are generally considered the best for a true safari experience. Most luxury tented camps are small with between 5 and 20 tents. All tented safari camps feature, spacious canvas rooms with real beds and private, en-suite bathroom facilities.
What if I have my period on safari?
We often get asked ?Can you still go on safari if you have your period?? and the answer is: absolutely! Remember to bring sufficient supplies with you. If you are due to have your period on safari, please do NOT assume that you will be able to purchase tampons or pads easily.
How long should you stay on a safari?
Are you looking to plan a trip to Africa, but you're not sure how many days you need to enjoy a memorable African safari? For a well-rounded and rewarding safari experience, the ideal number of days for a safari getaway is anywhere between 7 ? 15 days.
Can you wear trainers on safari?
Do: Wear comfortable and sturdy shoes. Comfortable trail shoes, sturdy sneakers or even lightweight hiking boots are your best bet for a safari trip.
What do people actually wear on safari?
The best safari clothing colours are therefore shades of khaki, greens, and browns as these are the colours most prevalent in the wilds, wilderness, and back-country of Africa.
What colours Cannot wear on safari?
What NOT to Wear on Safari. Dark colours attract Tsetse flies, so stay away from dark blue or black clothing – they have a painful bite! Now that you know what to wear, make sure you know how to pack. Most safari operators will ask that you only bring one suitcase, one overnight duffle bag, and one day pack.
Can I wear sandals on African safari?
We recommend still wearing closed shoes even if doing a midday safari drive. This will protect your feet from sunburn. But if you do choose sandals, please be sure to put sunscreen on your feet – folks often forget to protect the skin on the top of their feet.
What time do you wake up for a safari?
5.30am: Time for a Wake-Up Call Depending on what time the sun rises, staff will wake you up in time for the morning game drive. If you are not a morning person, it might help that they usually arrive with a knock at the door and a tray of very welcome tea, coffee and cookies.
Can you wear jeans on an African safari?
Jeans are okay to wear, but when you're limited in luggage weight and planning to have laundry done in camp, a lighter weight zip off pant will be easier to carry and dry faster. While Africa is comprised of a lot of desert and can get very hot at certain times of year, it's not always hot.
Can a lady wear shorts to safari?
The African summer, October to April, is quite hot so plan on wearing tee shirts, shorts, swimsuits and cargo pants. We recommend that you select lightweight and preferably neutral-colored materials.