What to expect from an African safari?

Each day on safari in Africa is a magical experience, whether you're exploring the savanna on foot or in a 4x4 vehicle in search of the Big 5, taking to the sky in a hot-air balloon to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, or hiking through the thick rainforests of Uganda or Rwanda on a gorilla trek.



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6 Steps to Plan your Safari in Africa
  1. Step 1: Where To Go and What To See. ...
  2. Step 2: Consider Travelers and Preferences. ...
  3. Step 3: When to Go. ...
  4. Step 4: Set Your Budget. ...
  5. Step 5: Choose your travel provider. ...
  6. Step 6: Book Your Flights & Get Ready.


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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.

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Animals lurking in the African bush have much more finely tuned night vision than you. Don't tempt them into making you their midnight snack. During safari tours, don't stand up. And don't stick anything out of the vehicle.

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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).

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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. During these months, you can also catch the iconic Masai Mara migration.

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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.

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3 pairs of trousers: Comfortable, fashionable, and easy to find in earthy colors, chino are the ideal safari pants. You can also consider cargo pants or culottes or even a pair of jeans. Just don't wear anything too tight. 3 pairs of shorts: As it gets hot in the afternoon, switching over to shorts is a good option.

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Avoid strong perfume or cologne You don't want the wildlife to move away from you because they're bothered by your foreign-smelling perfume or cologne. Rather let the animals – and your fellow safari-goers – enjoy the smell of the great outdoors.

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Do: Wear comfortable and sturdy shoes. Comfortable trail shoes, sturdy sneakers or even lightweight hiking boots are your best bet for a safari trip.

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Leggings and yoga pants are especially popular on safari because they're lightweight and comfortable, especially if you're going to be sitting in a Jeep all day. If you anticipate being cold, a fleece-lined pair is good to have too.

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Wearing white increases your visibility to wildlife, while bright colours, particularly red, can frighten animals.

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Here are some of our real-life tips and things to remember when packing: The best colours to wear are the dominant colours found in nature such as khaki, beige, light brown and olive green.

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