<p>I am traveling to Kenya this summer with my extended family. For those who have been what clothing should I bring? The trip is a gift and has been planned by my in laws. We will be on safari the entire trip.</p>
<p>Ex Officio makes nice travel clothes – [ExOfficio</a> - Travel, Outdoor, Camping, Hiking, Safari, Fishing and Adventure Clothing, plus Insect Shield Repellent Apparel. Shirts, pants, shorts, underwear and outerwear for men and women](<a href=“http://www.exofficio.com/]ExOfficio”>http://www.exofficio.com/)</p>
<p>mom60, go to REI and talk to the folks there. REI employees know their stuff.</p>
<p>BunsenBurner- The REI sale flyer came in the mail which is what made me begin to think about buying a few things. REI in real life is a 2 hour drive each direction. Not happening at least at this point in time. I don’t want to look like I stepped out of a Magellan’s catalog. Wondering if I can just wear clothing I have or if I really need anything special.</p>
<p>I’ve had good luck buying from REI online. I have one nearby, but order online anyway. Their sale with one item for 20% off for members would be good if you need new shoes or sandals.</p>
<p>Did you already look online for safari clothing tips? </p>
<p>[Kenya</a> Safari Clothing: What To Wear On Safari](<a href=“http://www.naadytravel.com/what-to-wear-kenya.html]Kenya”>http://www.naadytravel.com/what-to-wear-kenya.html)
[kenya</a> safari item guide, what to pack for a kenya safari](<a href=“http://www.uyaphi.com/kenya/safari-items.htm]kenya”>Your Safari Suitecase | African safari)</p>
<p>My mom always wanted to go on safari to Africa.</p>
<p>Can you find out who is running the safari? I’ll bet the company has tips on its website, probably specific to their tours.</p>
<p>will you have time to stay in one of the villages? My daughter had clothes made when she was in Africa & India. Very nice- nice material- inexpensive and fit her well.</p>
<p>We do buy a lot of stuff at REI though- my dividend was $400!
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<p>Right now the Travel with Rick Steves radio show is about African safaris. He is interviewing an interesting artist named Fred Krakowiak who is telling about being on safari. He has a book with all his art from the safari called Africa: An Artist’s Safari.</p>
<p>Perhaps this would be a nice thank-you gift for your in-laws.</p>
<p>You can listen to the show from the web site after the week it airs.</p>
<p>bookiemom- the book looks like a wonderful gift.
My in-laws have been on a safari before. They wanted to share this wonderful experience with their children and grandchildren while they are still alive and able. We sometimes grumble about them making plans for everyone without much consultation but it is a wonderful opportunity. Sadly one of our kids won’t be able to make it due to her school schedule.</p>
<p>I’m listening to the artist talking now about seeing the animals at night on safari. It’s really a wonderful introduction to safari. He spoke about being in the jeep on tour and having a lion go right past the jeep and they had to sit very still and keep their hands in! Then the lion roared right next to the jeep! </p>
<p>That’s great that you are having this trip with your family. What a gift from your in-laws. My sister was taken on a barge tour through France by her mother-in-law, with another daughter-in-law, a daughter, and a granddaughter. The three generations had a wonderful time, and the mom-in-law passed away only a year later. They are all so glad they did the trip.</p>
<p>I agree very generous- last time I got a gift from inlaws it was dishtowels for xmas in 1995.
Have a great time.</p>
<p>My in-laws are big gift givers in certain areas and not in others. They are the 20 dollar check for Chanukah or birthday for the kids.My MIL is not the sort of grandma who says lets go shopping. But they are extremely generous for things like education, travel, automobiles and down payments for homes.
For zipper convertible pants- any brand recommendations?</p>
<p>I have REI pants that zip off for shorts- I like them cause they also come in petite and tall.
I find Royal Robbins and Columbia fit well. Also consider that you may want velcro or some sort of fastener around legs-wrists to keep out bugs- REI has great hats too.
I have this one ( but I got it at REI)
[Women’s</a> Scala Raffia Hand-Crocheted Summer Hat - The Sun Up at HartfordYork.com](<a href=“http://www.hartfordyork.com/product/186/straw-hats-womens?utm_source=GProduct&utm_medium=Feed&utm_content=GoogleProducts&utm_campaign=GoogleProducts]Women’s”>http://www.hartfordyork.com/product/186/straw-hats-womens?utm_source=GProduct&utm_medium=Feed&utm_content=GoogleProducts&utm_campaign=GoogleProducts)</p>
<p>We were in Botswana and ZImbabwe one summer and were surprised at how cold it got when the sun went down. In many camps we went on game drives in both the early morning and the late afternoon. We needed hats and warm jackets for the return to camp in the evening. My daughters and I also wore bandanas on our heads as the drives were windy and dusty. Sunglasses (prescription for me) all the time too - contact lenses would have been really difficult. As for your actual clothes, it really did make sense to wear pretty much all khaki colored stuff as we did some tracking on foot and wanted to blend as much as possible. It was the trip of a lifetime - lucky you!</p>
<p>when I first started excercising (bicycling), I bought the skintights-synthetics from Goodwill, Gospel Mission, Garage Sales. Saved a bundle. Now DW wants me to be more fashionable and now she enjoys shopping from IZUMA and REI. All I care about is being seen, and the more gaudish I am, the better to be seen. </p>
<p>In your case, if you dress like I do, you’d be lion feed. :)</p>