Safari Shoes - The Good, The
Bad and the Ugly
Which safari shoes should
you take with you on a safari expedition? Don't make the mistake of packing the
wrong Africa shoes for your trip.
The tendency seems to be for
everyone to take safari boots regardless of the kind of safari they are going on
but that is not always the best choice. The nature of your safari trip is the
key point to making the correct choice of safari shoes.
What kind of safari trip are you going on?
If you are going on a walking
safari there is no question that you need to take safari boots with you and a
good pair at that because you are going to be spending a lot of time on your
feet. So any safari where you will spend time walking in the bush your favourite
pair of boots needs to go with.
But there are many safari trips
where you will be spending all your time in the bush comfortably seated inside a
safari vehicle enjoying the wildlife without setting foot outside.
In that case you need a pair of
shoes that are comfortable and wearing safari boots for long periods of time
while you are sitting down doesn't make much sense.
I find that sandals are perfect
for situations like this. They are very comfortable and cool, allowing your feet
to breathe on hot African days and you can slip them on and off quickly
especially if you have a pair with Velcro tie-ups.
They are safe to wear back at
camp too because they provide enough protection against thorns, stones and the
kind of insects you may find there. It's not recommended to walk around the camp
barefoot especially in the dark as you might step on something nasty like a
scorpion. So you can slip your sandals on and off quickly and conveniently in
camp too.
If you are not comfortable
wearing sandals then a normal pair of shoes will also do as long as they are not
white. Stay away from white shoes because they will get dirty very quickly from
dust and mud if it rains.
By taking sandals and a pair of
safari boots or normal African shoes as depends on the type of safari trip you
will get the best of both worlds.
Where to get the best safari shoes
Cabalas Footwear has an excellent selection
of safari boots and sandals for you to choose from as does REI
safari shoes . |
