What to do with your hair when you go on safari?

What to do with your hair when you go on safari? Wash your hair in the evening or at night, and the following morning apply your leave-in product on the length and ends of your hair. This will help save time and also leave you with manageable hair in the morning. If your have a greasy scalp issue, shampoo your hair twice before conditioning.

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.

Should you wear jeans on safari?

That's why clothing made from quick-dry fabrics will allow you to stay clean and comfortable throughout your safari vacation! Jeans might seem like the ultimate staple item, but denim is hard to dry and may attract pesky tsetse flies.

Do you see snakes on safari?

Will I see snakes on my African hunting safari? Although there are many snakes in Africa including venomous varieties such as the cobra, puff adder and black mamba, hunters being bitten by snakes is a very rare occurrence. Snake encounters can be minimized by hunting during the winter months (June-August).

What do you wear on safari at night?

It can get quite chilly during the evenings on safari, which is why we recommend always taking a warmer layer on safari. Take your fleece, jacket, and beanie or scarf along with you to dinner and stay snug and warm as you tell safari stories next to the fire.

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.

What do you really 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 is the best period to go on safari?

The best time to go on safari is between June and October, during the dry season. This is a cooler time of the year and you are more likely to see animals, who are searching for water sources.

Is black OK to wear on safari?

Always wear natural and pale-colored clothing on African safaris. Avoid white or any brightly colored fabric, including patterned or striped material. Black is also not good because it's not suitable for hot, sunny days. Neutral tones, such as brown, beige, pale blue, or green are the best.

Is grey OK to wear on safari?

Shorts and shirts are quite comfortable on a safari especially during the day, but sometimes during the game drives and short walks in the bushes you might wish you had covered up a little more. So light weight pants in light colors like cream,khaki and Chinos or grey are good for the game drives and walks.

What not to pack for African safari?

Can you wear olive green on safari?

We've put together a short guideline on dressing for the best safari experience. This is pretty straight forward. Khaki, olive, tan, brown and earthy greens tend to be your best bets. The idea is to blend into the bush so that wildlife is undisturbed, and you can view them in their natural habitat.

How many days on safari is enough?

If you're a first-time safari-goer, we highly recommend planning a longer trip to make it well worth your while. As a general rule of thumb about two weeks (or 10 full days minimum) is a good amount of time to properly enjoy your first time in Africa.

Do you dress up for dinner on safari?

Safaris are casual, so bringing fancy items to wear to dinner is unnecessary. Still, I like to change into something a little nicer for the evening. Because it was chilly and I was trying to avoid bug bites, I always wore long pants in the evening, typically pairing those with a long-sleeved shirt and my sweater wrap.