Things you might forget on your budget Safari (and why you shouldn't!)


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Budget safaris can be amazing experiences, if you're down to get a little dirty!

Budget safaris typically include camping in non-stationary tents, three amazing home cooked meals, and most importantly incredible game drives. It also means that you get to experience what I consider the best time of safari - night time safari!

Night-time safari means that you might be brushing your teeth, when a large hippo wanders near the exit to the bathroom (True Story!) or a herd of hundreds of buffalo wander onto your campsite. The craziest thing is you won't even realize they are there until you headlamp points off into the distance because you think you hear animals chewing... then you see hundreds of eyes! Despite the many amazing phenomena you might hear or see on budget safaris, here are the important essentials you might not think to bring with you...

1. Selfie Stick. 

When you're in a crowded safari car and you only wish you can grab the perfect selfie with an elephant, having the extra length from a selfie stick makes all the difference! You can find an awesome one here: https://amzn.to/3ryiUED

2. Rechargeable fans. 

We can't tell you how many times these little, but powerful, fans saved us from some intense African heat: https://amzn.to/3DowBZi

3. Turkish Towel. 

I love versatility. I also love not having to lug around too much stuff. Turkish towels are great for safari because they can be your towel for after the shower, and your picnic blanket for siesta's when it's too hot for safari. They can even act as a cover up at the beach and your beach towel because they get rid of sand so easily! If you like packing light, these are great for you: https://amzn.to/3NZxvAp

4. Hydration Bladder. 

When on safari, you don't get a lot of chances to stop for water. It also can be difficult to dig out your water bottle from the bottom of the backpack in a crowded safari car. So having a hydration bladder is great so that you can pack more water than what a standard water bottle holds, and you can drink easily from the nozzle. You can spend less time searching for your water and more time enjoying the incredible sights of lions and hyenas on the beautiful African plains. I used this one: https://amzn.to/3NZxvAp

5. Last and not least... hiking sandals.

When on safari I LIVE in my hiking sandals. I love Chaco's and my partner loves Teva's. Both brands are sturdy, dry quickly (just in case you get caught in a summer storm ;) ) and are easy to take on and off! 

Safari Njema ! (Safe Travels !)


Signed,

Hakuna Matata Traveler

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