Keeping Warm on your safari : Safaris are exciting and adventurous experiences and we are always looking forward to going for them any day any season. Most people will always go for safaris during the dry season because the weather is friendly and they don’t need much to enjoy the safari. Also, you realize most dry seasons are vacation seasons for people hence that’s when they get time to go on these specific safaris. Anyways as said people go for safaris anytime of year, so some times you will find yourself on a safari during the rainy season. And on this safari, it’s essential to pack attire that will keep you warm, comfortable, and protected from the elements.
That’s why in this article we share some suggestions for you on items to carry for your cold weather safari. You should know that even if the weather is cold, the activities on the safari don’t change and are as exciting and interesting as would be in the dry season.
The clothing suggestions to keep you warm on a safari include: –
- Windbreakers jackets that can really shield you from the wind.
- Insulated and waterproof safari jackets that will not get wet easily and will keep warmth for a while.
- Thermal base layered clothing for colder mornings and evenings
- Mid-layered sweaters for added warmth
- Warm hats and gloves can also be additional for keeping you warm
- Scarves or neck gaiters to protect against wind and cold
- You should also have so warm socks and insulated, waterproof boots
Also getting all the above may not be enough so as you look for the specific clothing also invest in some warm material that includes: – Merino wool fabric, synthetic thermal fabric, waterproof and breathable membranes, fleece or down-filled insulation and quick-drying, moisture-wicking fabrics.
Since you are going for a safari, we advise that you stick to good safari colors like earthy tones, khaki, olive, brown etc to blend in with the environment and neutral colors like beige, gray etc to avoid attracting animals to you.
Additional essentials you may need to stay warm may include: – warm beanies, warm hats, insulated and waterproof gloves, warming gaiters or leg warmers, hand and toe warmers and others depending on the regions you are going to and the items available to you.
The region temperatures in East Africa range between 50°F-70°F / 10°C-21°C in the flat land areas, 32°F-50°F / 0°C-10°C in the mountainous areas and 40°F-90°F / 4°C-32°C in the somewhat desert like areas in the region.
The warm clothing and items suggested herein are suitable for all safaris that you can take in the East African region that include: –
- Savanah grassland safaris that take you to savannah game parks for game drives to see savannah animals. Like the big five the lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos and other giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, topis, antelopes.
- Primates’ safaris like trekking the mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, monkeys, baboons etc
- Hiking safaris where you conquer mountains and hills among other things.
- Others include recreational safaris like bungee jumping, white water rafting, walks, treks etc.
