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If you are planning an African safari, or perhaps celebrating your successful return from a safari, why not throw a safari themed party for your friends?
Talk about you plans, or show off your wonderful photographs, videos and souvenirs and tell your stories - and impress your friends with your adventure Africa vacation.
Here is a great choice of party supplies currently available on eBay, with a safari theme to create an appropriate safari atmosphere.
Add some party food and drinks, and everyone will have a great time!
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To many of us, mention of an African Safari conjures up images from the distant past of European Big Game Hunters dressed in khaki and wearing pith helmets. Perhaps it is something we read, or old movies.
The pith helmet should not be too quickly consigned to the past. It is a very practical and well proven lightweight design of hat for keeping your head cool and shaded when outdoors in hot tropical climates.
First, there is a simple lightweight straw version.
This is the French version. Interestingly, the French and British (below) developed different designs.
Which version do you prefer?
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What to wear on safari? Packing clothes for an African safari is really a very light affair. You would think that when packing for Africa, an international trip, you would need everything that was used by the great white hunters in the Tarzan movies. In reality, this is not the case at all. You are usually only allowed 25 pounds of luggage on your safari, so packing light is essential. Men actually like to wear the same clothes for several days while on safari. It has something to do with the Tarzan syndrome. Remember to pack very little clothing when packing clothes for an African safari.
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Clothes for an African safari need to be light colors. The style of course can be fashioned after the hunters in the Tarzan movies, not Tarzan himself. It’s very hot in Africa, so shorts are the recommended britches of choice. It is possible to get a pair of “everything proof” shorts. Believe it or not you can find water-resistant, wrinkle-proof, stain-proof and rip-proof shorts. These shorts are ready for Africa and should be included in clothes for the African safari. Plus if you are a clumsy eater, your beverage will just roll off of you when you spill. If you prefer the clothes that you have in your current wardrobe, then choose clothes that will hold up well. Choose clothes for your African safari that are comfortable and light. Be sure the clothing can protect you from intense sunlight and malaria carrying mosquitoes.
There usually is a laundry service on your safari. If you throw your undies, socks and shorts into a laundry basket, they will usually be waiting for you, folded and tidy on your bed at the end of the day. One pair of shoes is really all you need. Safari camps are not very formal so clothes for the African safari should include one pair of good water-resistant hiking boots. You never know when you will be walking through pools and lagoons in Africa.
Clothes for the African safari should not be anything too flashy. Do not wear bright yellows or wild patterns. You do not want to look like a meal waiting to be eaten. A light fleece jacket at night is helpful for the cooler evenings.
And definitely do not forget your insect repellant Buzz Off clothing. It is a good idea for your clothing for an African safari to include one Buzz Off hat and Buzz Off shorts, shirt and socks. Mosquitoes are the real menace on African safaris, not the wild animals. Buzz-Off clothing could be the only clothing you need to purchase for an African safari. The real critters will stay away and you can enjoy your safari of wild animals.
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What to wear on safari?
A very popular choice of safari garment is a safari vest.
The safari vest is a handy way to carry all those little accessories you might need, while keeping your hands free. Variations of the safari vest are especially designed for photographers to carry extra lenses, filters, lens cleaning gear, film, or what have you. Other variations are available to suit the needs of fishermen and hunters. On safari, you might want to carry extras like some first aid equipment, a pocket knife, a notebook and pen, an animal and bird identification guide, maps, some snacks to eat, and perhaps gadgets such as a GPS and mobile phone. A safari vest is a convenient way to go on safari well equipped, while still looking the part.
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