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How are you? While not as avid a traveler as you, I do enjoy a good trip and try\u00a0to take a big one a year.\u00a0First off I stumbled upon your blog a few years ago as I was readying myself for a\u00a0big trip and I always find it helpful- thank you!<\/p>\n
I am in the midst of packing for my honeymoon to Tanzania, and am having\u00a0some trouble packing. I found your safari clothing list<\/a> and love it, but am having some\u00a0trouble adapting it and was hoping you might be able to help? We are doing a\u00a0week safari, and then a week beach.<\/p>\n We are hoping to travel\u00a0carry-on only (I\u00a0splurged and got a Tom Bihn Aeronaut<\/a> 45 bag), and I am trying to pack as\u00a0minimally as possible.\u00a0How can I change\/ manipulate the list you already have up for safari to include\u00a0beach? Also I know you specialize in women, but any tips I can give to my\u00a0husband?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Great to hear from you! Totally romantic! That\u2019s how I\u2019d love to spend my honeymoon.\u00a0I had a very similar question last week on my first episode of \u00a0Travel Fashion Talk<\/a>. \u00a0Here are my tips on what to pack for Africa on a trip that includes a safari and beach!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The first step is\u00a0to create two mini capsule wardrobes. If I had 3 packing cubes<\/a> I would use 2 for\u00a0Tanzania (I\u2019m assuming camping and national parks) and 1 cube for beachwear.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read more about why packing cubes<\/a> are essential to travel!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n Remember that you don\u2019t have to pack as much for the beach and sundresses<\/a>\u00a0can be lightweight and rewearable. If you\u2019re going to Zanzibar then you can also\u00a0buy a couple of souvenir sundresses there, too. Great shopping in Stone Town!\u00a0Remember to cover your shoulders with a button up top or light scarf in some\u00a0areas.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As for safari, depending on what time of year you\u2019re traveling it might be cold\u00a0at night while your camping or it might be very cold at night. Be prepared for this.<\/p>\n One major thing to keep in mind when you\u2019re on safari is that most of the time\u00a0you\u2019re in a vehicle so comfort is key and fashion isn\u2019t as important because you\u00a0can easily rewear most of your clothing without anyone noticing. You may not get\u00a0as dirty as you think unless you have a walking safari – which aren\u2019t as common.<\/p>\n One or two pair of trousers<\/a> for the week should more than suffice and if it\u2019s going\u00a0to be cold a\u00a0thermal layer\u00a0\u00a0would be essential for the evenings. A good\u00a0windbreaker jacket<\/a>, warm layer, and scarf are good to have. Although, both times\u00a0I\u2019ve gone have been in autumn\/winter time (May and August). Double check what\u00a0the weather suggestions and verify any\u00a0details\u00a0with your tour operator as you plan what\u00a0to pack for Africa.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n When planning what\u00a0to pack for Africa, my clothing for a one week safari would go something like this:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For one week on a Zanzibar\u00a0beach I\u2019d pack:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Take a look at these ultra-versatile and stylish travel pants<\/a>!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n I’d try to do laundry at least once and wear as much of the same clothing on both safari and the beach. Finding versatile clothing is a must!<\/p>\n Packing light is all in the fabrics so avoid cottons for safari but lightweight cottons\u00a0are okay for beach. For safari think athletic materials that are easy to rewear and\u00a0don\u2019t absorb scents\/sweat. Read our ultimate guide for travel fabrics<\/a>!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n For shoes, one pair for safari (varies whether you\u2019re in a vehicle the whole time),\u00a0one sandals for beach, and one flip flops<\/a> for camp showers\/beach\/hanging out\u00a0on camp site.<\/p>\n As for gear, will they be providing sleeping bags and mats or are you staying in\u00a0cabins with bedding? Depending on the weather\u00a0at night I\u2019d also take my sleeping liner<\/a> which would add a lightweight\u00a0layer of warmth to your gear. I travel with mine everywhere I go.\u00a0Don’t forget your head torch<\/a>!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Please read this post\u00a010 Steps Guide to Packing for Different Climates<\/a>\u00a0for more\u00a0tips on how to\u00a0pack for two entirely different climates\/scenarios.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\nTFG says:<\/h3>\n
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