Five Tips in Choosing the Ideal Safari Hat

in Safari Planning & Tips by Araneta&Tan — July 10, 2009 at 1:55 pm | 0 comments

Safari Hat

Here are some tips to help you find the perfect safari hat for your holiday in Africa.

1. Wide brimmed hat

We highly recommend buying a wide brimmed hat for your safari trip. This will give you full protection on your face, ears, neck and also nape which other standard hats can’t do. The sun in Africa can be quite strong and it is always good to protect yourselves from it.

2. Breathable fabric

For the absolute comfort during your game drives, we strongly advise you to buy a safari hat that is breathable. It is normal to feel really hot during the day when you are out in the bush and sweating will be part of it. So having a breathable hat will ensure you get enough air circulating in your head to help you cool down especially when the heat is at its peak.

3. Adjustable strap

Having straps on your hat is one thing we strongly emphasize to all our clients, family and friends. Going on a safari in Africa is one of the best things you can experience in life and you want to enjoy it as much as you can without having to worry or think about anything. We have seen many people or first timers on a safari with their hands constantly holding their hats in place so that it does not fly away. It is very restrictive so please do not overlook this and do not make the same mistake. Get a safari hat with an adjustable strap and enjoy your safari drive.

4. Waterproof

It can rain really heavily in Africa so it is always advisable to have waterproof hat to protect you from the deluge should it happen when you are out in the bush.

5. Soft fabric

A safari trip means limited luggage space with only 15kg maximum baggage allowance. Because of this fact we usually prefer buying the softer hats available in the market. Not only are they light, easy to pack, easy to wash, breathable but they also do the job perfectly well. It will save you from worrying it will get creased or out of shape when you squeeze it in your tiny bag. So it is definitely a good option to get!

Safari hats are widely available in the market today. You can get it in any sports shop in U.K. like Decathlon, North Face, Snow and Rock to name a few. Shopping centres like Harrods and Selfridges also have a few in their sports department.

Enjoy shopping for your perfect safari hat and hope you find our tips useful.