![]() Botswana, parts of Zambia, and Namibia are also more or less 1,000 meters above sea level. The reasons for the cold include: African winters, wind chill on safaris in open 4x4s (dipping into valleys and drainage lines also adds an extra bite of cold), early morning starts and late evening finishes for safari activities, land-locked countries, and many safari areas being high above sea level - the Maasai Mara & Serengeti (and most of East Africa) are the height of some ski resorts at 1,400 meters above sea level. Why does it get cold in Africa - isn't is hot all the time? The short answer is no, it is not hot all the time.Opt for either a long-sleeved safari fleece or safari jacket or a safari fleece vest depending on the season - as the temperature does drop on safari. Pack a women's safari jacket or women's safari fleece for all safaris.Up to 4-day safari: x 2 Up to 8-day safari: x 4 Up to 12-day safari: x 6 Number of women's safari shirts to pack for your safari: Man-made fibres are better at wicking moisture from the skin - and it is this movement of moisture which keeps you cool. Pack more women's safari shirts made from man-made fibres (polyamide) than natural fibres (such as cotton).Important features for women's safari shirts include: ability to wick moisture to keep you cool, high level of sun protection (SPF50+ is best), and an anti-insect fabric finish to reduce your chances of being bitten by most flying and biting insects.Collared women's safari shirts give you added protection from sunburn. ![]() Therefore, we recommend that you pack more long-sleeved than short-sleeved safari shirts in your safari packing mix.
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