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• Giraffe Metal Sign, Open Woodland View Giraffe Decor, Safari Animal Metal Wall Art, Wildlife Sign, Giraffe Sign, Animals #254
• African Safari Glass Ball Christmas Ornament
• Safari Backpacks, Satchels & Small Bags
• #4. Childrens books & #5. Books for adults
• Read our Safari Socks & Ankle Gaiters Advice Guide

Walking in the bush while on safari is the quintessential experience. 1 x powerful, compact safari torch per person; 1 x small battery-powered lantern or lamp per person for safaris where strong lighting is not provided in the room or tent. We would love to hear from you, no matter how early in the planning process you might be. We’re passionate about Africa and would be happy to chat about creating your tailor made safari.

From classic novels to essential field guides, we’ve listed a few other books that we recommend you take on a safari to Africa. Fans of The North Face’s Base Camp Duffel Medium as well as L.L.Bean’s Medium Adventure Duffle, as they are soft, easy to carry and a good size for a holiday. If you need more information on the exact dimensions and weight-restrictions, take a look at our guide on luggage limitations.

Giraffe Metal Sign, Open Woodland View Giraffe Decor, Safari Animal Metal Wall Art, Wildlife Sign, Giraffe Sign, Animals #254

Outdoor Voices is putting an end to this stereotype with its RecTrek Zip-Off Pants. The pants can be styled as full-length, capri, or shorts, depending on which section you zip off, and have an adjustable waistband and multiple pockets. If any one clothing item can be considered a safari game-changer, this is it.

Wildlife is threatened from all sides - we must do all we can to help save so many species from extinction. Rift Valley Children's Home - we stop every time we go to Ngorongoro and continue to be impressed with how happy, loved and smart the kids are here. From anti-poaching to caring for young elephants;you can donate or foster one or more elephants. I know many of my professional Safari guide friends use Sony.

African Safari Glass Ball Christmas Ornament

You may well get some envious stares from others who have not had the foresight to pack a safari beanie. Layering is key on a safari vacation, where the days can be warm and the nights get chilly quickly. Plus, with game drives that often start before the sun rises, you’ll need plenty of layers to peel off throughout the day.

If I was looking at a Sony for my future Safari, this Sony AR111 is what I would be getting. I had a T3 when I started and I still use pictures from that camera. I have moved on from being a hobbyist to amateur, ahem, and one of my favorite gifts to myself has been my camera. The greatest gift you can give her is the promise of adventure. Shop our range and find clothing, luggage, and accessories to match her wild spirit.

Safari Backpacks, Satchels & Small Bags

From anti-poaching to providing water during drought to veterinarian work, etc. They work with David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust when dealing with elephants they find orphaned around Kenya. Photo Rental Sourceis my go to place in Houston and they ship nationwide. B&H Photo have used lens that would also work or call them to get camera ideas. They are fantastic and will guide you with the hundreds of options out there.

Aspiga is an ethical clothing brand offering beaded leather sandals, belts, bags & other luxury beachwear, handmade in Kenya & India. From game driving all day, walking in them - from knee deep to chimp trekking to light stroll, having the stretch to get in the Safari vehicle, quick drying from the sprinkle, etc. However, if you are looking for my recommendation, I have had Kuhl brand pants that I have been wearing for the past six’ish years and they have been with me on multiple Safaris. What a story about how deep one can go because they love an animal. Anthony was one of those people for the elephants in South Africa. You will have a chuckle as well reading about how smart those elephants are as well.

We could go on all day about how great packing cubes are, but on a safari they are a triple threat. They’ll separate your dirty clothes from your clean ones , your day clothes from your evening ones, and your safari clothes from your swimming clothes . The nomadic nature of most safaris means you’ll be packing and unpacking a lot, even more of a reason to stay organized with packing cubes. To really double down on the safari theme, go for Calpak’s leopard-print five-piece packing cube set.

A non-profit organisation aiming to improve the life opportunities of children in South Africa) by purchasing bracelets or cufflinks for your loved ones, we've got some original gift ideas here. Many clients have asked about other gifts, such as sweets, balloons, and toys. We wouldn’t recommend gifting sweets, as many children do not have access to adequate dental care. And regrettably, balloons pose a choking hazard for both children and the wildlife. This traditional African accessory is hand-made in Kenya for Aspiga and is perfect as a beach cover up, for drying off after a swim, or even as a scarf on cold mornings. The towelling layer sewn into the back and hidden pocket make it an all round winner.

Having founded Aardvark Safaris with John in 1999, Richard travelled intensively throughout Africa for a number of years before his children grew old enough to start asking why they weren’t invited. Since then he’s travelled with his wife and kids to Mauritius, Kenya, Namibia, Zambia, Malawi and South Africa. Because every gift guide needs a stocking stuffer, don’t overlook these insect repellent wipes.

A high-quality pair of safari binoculars is, without doubt, the number one safari accessory. You will use your safari binoculars more than any other safari accessory on your safari. At midday, the light may also be quite harsh depending on which areas you visit and the terrain prevalent in that location. As an example, in areas of Botswana, there are large salt pans and the sand is bright white, which reflects the sun's rays and may be uncomfortable for your eyes.

Available to pre-order, the Christmas hampers will be dispatched between 12 and 15 December and arrive by the 23rd of December. Note the Christmas Hamper can only be delivered to UK addresses. We hope you found something useful for you or your Safari partner, loved one. Honeyguide Foundation - we know Damian Bell and have seen him in action with ranger training. They protect the precious wildlife from human-wildlife conflict - a big issue - to poaching related matter.

Once you give one child a toy, another seems to appear, followed by another, and another, and eventually the entire community. Unfortunately with toys, the largest kid always wins and not every child receives a gift. If you’re really keen on bringing toys, you could give them privately to an adult to distribute them when they feel appropriate – such as for a birthday or as a reward for doing well in school. A favourite for children, choose from a range of animals; a year’s subscription pack includes an optional soft toy of the animal, a fact pack with stickers and three magazine updates a year. They take care of a large areas in Kenya but also partner with other areas in Tanzania.

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In the forest are groups of habituated chimps whose interactions are as thrilling as the scenery is stunning. Richard is a keen sportsman but though he has tried many sports including football, volleyball, kayaking, canoeing, skiing, snowboarding, telemarking, bouldering, mountain biking and bmx-ing he’s not particularly accomplished in anything. He also recently podium'ed as 3rd placed Grand Vet in a downhill mountain bike competition (and no there weren't only three in his category). Fans of The North Face’s Base Camp Duffel Medium as well as L.L.Bean’s Medium Adventure Duffle, as they are soft, easy to carry and a good size for a vacation. Many Africa travel fans miss the flavors of the countries they've visited almost as much as the sights. You can win favor by surprising them with a packet of South African biltong, or a bag of fine Ethiopian coffee.