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Cedric and I love going to the bush, if we could we would probably be living there. With that we go on quite a few game drives. One of my pet peeves are what people wear on a Safari. You are in the bush, try at least to blend in a bit. Yes, that means leave that lime green and cerise pink scarf and jacket at HOME, or at least in your suitcase till you get to your next destination where it is appropriate to wear, like a island. And ladies - LEAVE YOUR HIGH HEELS AT HOME! Trust me, the animals don't care if you are 9inches taller or if you have perfectly painted faces. I spend my safari trips make-up free and in the most comfortable clothes! The bush is natural and so should you be!
I have compiled a list of items that I think are best suited for those holidays in the bush.
Summer:
Lightweight clothing,
Long trousers and long sleeve tops,
Shorts,
t-shirts,
vests,
warm sweater for cooler mornings/evenings,
swimwear,
sunblock,
sunglasses,
sunhat,
walking shoes and socks,
sandals,
cap and raincoat.
Winter:
Long safari trousers and long sleeve tops,
shorts and t-shirts for during the day,
fleece,
warm coat,
gloves,
hat/beanie,
scarf,
thermals for particularly cold mornings,
sunhat,
sunblock,
sunglasses,
swimwear,
walking shoes,
socks,
closed comfortable warm shoes and sandals.
There you have it, pack these essentials and I'm sure you will bump into the Big 5 more often on those drives. Kidding. But you never know.
They might just be hiding from those brightly colored clothes.
Remember - less color and natural looks is MORE!
Have you seen some interesting outfits on a game drive? Share your story with me down below!
Disclaimer: As always all comments and opinions are my own. All of the content and images posted are my own unless otherwise specified / linked to the original source.
Those jackets are great!
ReplyDeleteI was shocked, and really disappointed with the only other couple on our daily safari drives. The girl was very loud when she spoke, always yelling at her husband. And every day was a new fashion statement complete with huge shiny necklaces, bra-less hot pink tank tops, ect. Our guide finally had a word with her on day two and suggested she wear some more muted colors. I wish we had a mute button for her mouth!
Still an amazing experience though. I'll never be able to visit a zoo again after having seen these lovely creatures in the wild.
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Oh no that is horrible when people don't know how to use their "inside" voices on a game drive! Very true. Zoo's will never be the same after you've been on a safari trip!
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Those are great outfits! I'd love to go to a safari someday! Do girls actually wear heels at these places?! 😕 that's silly!
ReplyDeleteYou will be surprised to see what some people show up with on a safari! You have to come visit us in SA! :)
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