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Simplified Safari Jacket Choosing

The safari jacket that you choose to take on your dream trip should have some of the characteristics listed below...

These guidelines are from my own personal experience and the tips and recommendations stored in the trip reports at African Safari Journals.

Garment Guidelines

 

1) It should be khaki, olive or brown in colour.

A bright coloured garment will make you conspicuous to the wildlife and will show up dust and dirt.

2) It should consist of non-synthetic material.

Synthetics will make you overheat because it doesn't "breathe". Cotton is ideal.

3) It should be lightweight and machine or hand washable.

Packing space is going to be at a premium so you don't want a bulky garment that will fill your suitcases to overflowing. Flat packing capability is a big plus.

Dry cleaning facilities are few and far between in wildlife areas so a hand or machine washable garment is essential. With any luck you won't have to wash it before you get back from your trip but it pays to be prepared.

4) Zip off sleeves and lots of pockets are a plus.

Turning your garment into a vest for day use by zipping off the sleeves is a good idea. When it cools down in the evening just zip them back on. The pockets are ideal for guidebooks, photographic paraphernalia, snacks and anything else you can think of.

Orvis is a quality safari jacket retailer where you will be able to get the right garment for your trip nine times out of ten.

If you don't manage to find something there then Cabelas also has a great selection...

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