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Preparing For Your African Safari
here are numerous specialist for your trip, contact
preparations you should that company for clothing
make before you leave for suggestions during the specified
your African safari vacation. It period of your travel.
is especially important to be
aware of the physical conditions Be sure to include good walking
and safety considerations if you shoes that are comfortable and
are considering a visit to already broken in; don’t make the
Africa. Research the political mistake of bringing brand new
situation in the country you are shoes. Include comfortable, but
planning to visit before you book protective clothing for your
and confirm your travel. Official safari. Long-sleeved shirts help
web sites on the Internet will protect your arms from the sun
provide you with complete and and long pants will help protect
up-to-date information. you from mosquitoes, especially
in the evenings. Wearing
Before You Leave Home neutral-colored clothing will
help you blend in with the
A crucial consideration is to surroundings while you are
pack wisely and don’t over-pack. admiring the wildlife and will
But how do you determine what‘s also reflect the sun, keeping you
essential and what’s not? cooler. You may also want to
Although having the proper bring along a warm jacket for
clothing is very important, the cool nights. In addition, you’ll
key is to travel light but travel want to take some “dressier
smart. It is recommended that you clothes” for when you’re planning
check out the local climate and to be in one of the larger
weather conditions before you African cities where more formal
embark on a safari. If you have attire is appropriate.
booked through an African travel
Sun Protection medications you are currently
taking. If you are visiting an
Regardless of the time of year area known to have malaria, you
you visit Africa, the sun’s heat should consider taking
will be significant during the prophylactic malaria medication.
day. High SPF sunscreen and lip Your family physician and safari
balm are a must, as well as a travel company can offer advice
hat, bandana, sunglasses and so regarding this medication based
forth. Covering up when in the on the region you are planning to
sun is the best approach to visit. It is also a good idea to
ultraviolet ray protection. have a dental check-up before
Generally, fabrics with a your travel.
tighter, denser weave give the
best protection. Knit Be sure to enquire about the
constructions, such as cotton quality of the drinking water
t-shirts, give relatively poor and, if in doubt, drink only
protection (SPF rating of 4.8) bottled. Many people become
since UV rays pass through loops dehydrated when on safari because
on the knit structure. they forget to drink enough water
– be sure to drink plenty of
What about Health Care and water every day. Re-hydration
Medicine? tablets are also a good item to
bring along, just in case.
You should definitely schedule a
doctor’s visit for a complete Pack a medical kit with
medical check up well in advance painkillers, bug repellants,
of your departure. First and anti-diarrhea pills, bandages and
foremost, you should remember to antiseptics for yourself and
have prescriptions filled with an anyone traveling with you.
adequate supply of the Finally, ensure that your
insurance coverage is adequate in One of the most common reasons
case you become sick or injured for injury abroad is automobile
abroad. There are insurance accidents. Be sure to familiarize
companies that specialize in yourself with the local driving
overseas travel insurance and culture, road signs, speed limits
offer short-term coverage’s to and local police vehicles before
suit all needs – your travel attempting to drive.
agent can help with
recommendations. When walking in cities and urban
areas in Africa, you may want to
When You Arrive consider using two wallets. Hide
one of them with the bulk of your
After you arrive at your cash, traveler’s checks, credit
destination, there are some cards and other essential items
additional points worth noting to in a safe place on your person.
preclude illness, accident, or Fill the second wallet with a
injury so you can enjoy your small amount of money, and use
holiday to the fullest. First, to that for routine spending. In
relieve symptoms of jet lag and addition, you should avoid
fatigue, eat lightly, drink counting your money in public, as
plenty of fluids and avoid this will cause the unwanted
alcohol and caffeine for a few attention of potential thieves.
days after your arrival. Also,
try to adjust your activity Finally, if you must take an
levels to the local time zone as expensive laptop or camera when
soon as possible to get you walking around in populated
physically in sync with the local areas, try to conceal them as
time. much as possible, preferably in
an older or beat up bag.
About the Author:
Eyes on Africa, an African safari company, boasts an extremely knowledgeable team of staff members, who are passionate about every aspect of travel to Southern Africa, including its wildlife and safari destinations. When you're ready to plan your African safari, a holiday in Africa, or if you just have questions, please feel free to contact us toll free at 800-457-9575 or visit our web site at http://www.eyesonafrica.net/contactus.htm and complete an information request form.
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