2/11/2024 0 Comments Safari attire for ladiesFor women who want to go short, but prefer skirts to shorts, the Horizon Skort is a good option. I cannot get behind zip-off pants that convert to shorts, with the very visible seam around the thigh, but these look good in both full and capri length. They are full-length, great for cooler times of day and bug protection, but also have tabs to roll-up into a cute capri length. The women’s Horizon Roll-Up Pants are a great choice: they are lightweight, stretchy and comfortable, with sun protection and water-repellent finishes. Different pieces offer varying technical features including moisture wicking properties, built-in high UPF sun protection, water-repellent finishes and comfy stretch fabrics, and they are offered in many safari-friendly colors. The Travex line includes performance clothes that are very well suited to the rigors of safari. Eddie Bauerīecause I have several items from Eddie Bauer’s Travex line, geared toward hiking and travel, I sprayed these myself before my last trip, a pretty easy process. Horizon Roll-Up Pants from Eddie Bauer’s Travex line. The ideal solution is a combination of permethrin treated clothing and DEET-based repellant on skin. ![]() For clothing you need permethrin, which is sold at outdoor stores as a spray you can use to treat your clothing and make it bug repellant, and this will last through multiple washings - more than enough to get you through the trip. Many travelers do not realize it, but DEET does not work when sprayed on your clothes, only your skin. When opting for less clothing coverage, be especial vigilant about applying sunscreen (first) and after waiting, bug repellant with DEET (approximately 30%), to bare skin. ![]() Long sleeve shirts and pants will provide more sun and bug protection than short sleeves and shorts or skirts, but I know that not everyone (myself included) is always going to follow this good guidance. In addition to color, pay attention to the weight and comfort of the clothes, as well as sleeve and pant leg length wicking fabrics are a good choice - they keep you comfortable in hot (or cold) weather. Both experienced safari veterans and travel doctors here in the States dispense the same advice about dark colors - don’t wear them. There’s another reason to leave dark colors, such as blue, purple, black and your jeans at home: they attract insects, and mosquito borne diseases including malaria, yellow fever and dengue fever are among the most serious health risks you will encounter on safari. This is why you should avoid bright colors, including white and red. I saw a guest sent back to his room to change for wearing a white shirt, which the guide deemed too bright and bothersome to the animals. This advice is even more important for walking excursions, offered at many better lodges, when you’re out of the vehicle and observing the flora and fauna on foot. These colors act as camouflage in most landscapes and as such are less likely to attract attention from (or annoy) the animals, increasing the chances of close encounters with wildlife. ![]() ![]() First, it’s fun to dress the part - and looks great in pictures. Regarding safari clothes, though not required, I definitely outfit myself in olive green, tan, khaki and light brown.
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