Comments on: Africa Travel Packing Tips: Cities, Safaris, and Camping

By: Chelsey

Chelsey — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 02:58:03 +0000

Love the ideas in this post! Especially buying a sun dress as a souvenir – perfect idea to pack light and bring something beautiful home. Thank you!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 02:27:52 +0000

In reply to Stephanie.

Thanks, Stephanie – that matches my limited experience exactly. Did you find a
skirt/leggings or tunic/cotton pants or something else that you’d particularly recommend? So far I’m thinking longish skirts and just hope for few mosquitos. Any advice you’d offer I’d be happy to take.

By: alex

alex — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:23:34 +0000

In reply to Karissa. Good feedback Karissa! We were hoping the title would be specific enough but we will adjust it. Thanks again!

By: Karissa

Karissa — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 16:21:03 +0000

I noticed this article is more about South Africa and safaris than Africa in general. In most of West and Central Africa you will want to trade those “hiking” trousers in for a nice skirt, and maybe some cropped leggings. Women here love to dress their best. Tourists often make the mistake of disrespecting people by arriving at an event dressed too casually.

By: alex

alex — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 22:45:11 +0000

In reply to Fletcher magers. Thanks for the tips!

By: Fletcher magers

Fletcher magers — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 08:21:27 +0000

Personally, I’m not a fan, but the experienced have spoken: protect your face with a floppy hat, and protect your floppy hat from being blown away by buying one with a strap! Temperatures can go from 90 degrees during the day to 50 degrees (or less!) at night. Be prepared, bring warm layers, especially if you’re camping.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:16:07 +0000

I lived in Southern Africa for three years and lived on the main road leading to Kruger for one year and there is something I need to get off my chest. You don’t need all that gear. A good jacket or fleece, a headlamp, good shoes, and a good pack. Thats all you need, everything else is cumbersome and marks you as tourist. Believe me, you will be treated differently if you are wearing and carrying a bunch of gear, you will become a target. And, with the exception of Cape Town and maybe Dar, the same goes for short skirts, shorts, and pants. PLEASE consider skirts that are knee length or longer if you are traveling around Africa. It is SO much more respectful and you will find that you get treated VERY differently. It is particularly important to be aware of this in Stone Town, Zanzibar. And, honestly, skirts/dresses with leggings are way more comfortable than jeans on planes, buses, and safari cars.
Rant complete. Thanks for listening!

By: alex

alex — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:46:11 +0000

In reply to pia ledy. Thank you!

By: pia ledy

pia ledy — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:50:21 +0000

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