Safari clothes colors
Jul 18th, 2011, 07:43 PM
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snakes, of course it only takes one and one bite 
Actually, for the maybe 60 days I've been in safari camps I've seen snakes maybe only 5 times!! This last 17 days in Tanzania did not see any at all. And shoes, for shoes I take only one pair, very comfortable and very sturdy walking shoes (brown). Not boots. But I do very little hiking about at safari camps anyway.
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Actually, for the maybe 60 days I've been in safari camps I've seen snakes maybe only 5 times!! This last 17 days in Tanzania did not see any at all. And shoes, for shoes I take only one pair, very comfortable and very sturdy walking shoes (brown). Not boots. But I do very little hiking about at safari camps anyway.
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Jul 19th, 2011, 09:39 AM
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Thanks, Lynn. I was thinking it would be a good idea. Don't they usually as soon after check-in what we are most interested in seeing? I figure I could also tell them what we are interested in NOT seeing.
We were house hunting one time. Dh saw a snake at the base of the front porch steps. Realtor and I jumped over it. He was headed toward the garden. Dh wouldn't even consider the house.
We were house hunting one time. Dh saw a snake at the base of the front porch steps. Realtor and I jumped over it. He was headed toward the garden. Dh wouldn't even consider the house.
Jul 19th, 2011, 01:25 PM
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In 17 years, I've seen 4/snakes.
Two dead in the road in Kenya.
One cute little garder snake in SA... even handled it (strange feel).
One long critter, scurried past my feet on the way to gobble down the hyrax (their favorite meal) frolicking nearby, as I left my cottage at Elsa's Kopje. Believe me, that snake hadn't the slightest interest in me, nor me him... just let him go on his way.
Believe me, snakes have no desire for human contact, than we with them. Amazingly, I've never given much thought to snakes, but when it's raised here.
Footwear - mocassins; don't own sneakers/walkers or desert boots.
Two dead in the road in Kenya.
One cute little garder snake in SA... even handled it (strange feel).
One long critter, scurried past my feet on the way to gobble down the hyrax (their favorite meal) frolicking nearby, as I left my cottage at Elsa's Kopje. Believe me, that snake hadn't the slightest interest in me, nor me him... just let him go on his way.
Believe me, snakes have no desire for human contact, than we with them. Amazingly, I've never given much thought to snakes, but when it's raised here.
Footwear - mocassins; don't own sneakers/walkers or desert boots.
Nov 15th, 2012, 11:42 AM
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I found this incredible site when looking for women's safari clothes. I and a friend are planning a trip to south Africa in 2014 when I am 65 and he is 75.
I am a super sensitive redhead also so all the travel clothing information was very helpful. I live in Canada and was interested in safaris when I was younger.
I spent many years on the British Columbia/Alaska border in the wilderness. He worked in Brazil.
When we were wondering where to take our special birthdays holiday, we were thinking Jamaica.
Then I saw travel magazine show by the De Boers on their own home land South Africa. It featured Kruger Park and the Palace Lost City, so I thought why not!!?
He agreed, so now I am planning and doing everything to make our experience the greatest.
With me being a redhead and he has scar tissue lower legs this is way better than sun and sand in Jamaica.
I am a super sensitive redhead also so all the travel clothing information was very helpful. I live in Canada and was interested in safaris when I was younger.
I spent many years on the British Columbia/Alaska border in the wilderness. He worked in Brazil.
When we were wondering where to take our special birthdays holiday, we were thinking Jamaica.
Then I saw travel magazine show by the De Boers on their own home land South Africa. It featured Kruger Park and the Palace Lost City, so I thought why not!!?
He agreed, so now I am planning and doing everything to make our experience the greatest.
With me being a redhead and he has scar tissue lower legs this is way better than sun and sand in Jamaica.
Nov 18th, 2012, 01:37 PM
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Zipoffs are good. If you will be doing all your safari activities from a vehicle, then clothing color really does not matter. I would avoid black/blue because of tse tses. Although most places don't even have tse tses.
For other suggestions:
Wide brimmed hat
Collared shirts
Layers!
For other suggestions:
Wide brimmed hat
Collared shirts
Layers!
Nov 18th, 2012, 08:44 PM
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<BLUE>sandi on Jul 19, 11 at 4:25pm</BLUE>
<I>"In 17 years, I've seen 4/snakes. Two dead" </I>
Sorry about your poor luck with those particular reptilia. You're bound to increase your sightings, given the numerous trips you make. Don't give up hope.
<I>"Footwear - mocassins; don't own sneakers/walkers or desert boots."</I>
Combing your choice of footware with a comment from a while ago that your nails are painted bright red for safari...if anyone spies a lady with red nails wearing mocassins in East Africa, it has to be you. There couldn't be two.
<I>"In 17 years, I've seen 4/snakes. Two dead" </I>
Sorry about your poor luck with those particular reptilia. You're bound to increase your sightings, given the numerous trips you make. Don't give up hope.
<I>"Footwear - mocassins; don't own sneakers/walkers or desert boots."</I>
Combing your choice of footware with a comment from a while ago that your nails are painted bright red for safari...if anyone spies a lady with red nails wearing mocassins in East Africa, it has to be you. There couldn't be two.
Nov 19th, 2012, 08:06 AM
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I think there's still time to get over to Kohls, Macys, etc, for those sales. (don't forget those coupons)
My wardrobe runs to black and navy (hello tsetse flies!), so I really needed new stuff. So did DH.
Found loose-weave long-sleeved Ts for @ $10 each in beige, taupe, tan. Short-sleeved shirts for @ $6
Found tan full-zippered fleeces for $20 for me; $30 for DH (Sports Authority).
Already have l.s. safari shirt (in light coral, which works, colorwise) and zip-off pants.
Redheads- these are YOUR colors - enjoy them!
My wardrobe runs to black and navy (hello tsetse flies!), so I really needed new stuff. So did DH.
Found loose-weave long-sleeved Ts for @ $10 each in beige, taupe, tan. Short-sleeved shirts for @ $6
Found tan full-zippered fleeces for $20 for me; $30 for DH (Sports Authority).
Already have l.s. safari shirt (in light coral, which works, colorwise) and zip-off pants.
Redheads- these are YOUR colors - enjoy them!
