If it is your plan to travel around South Africa on a luxury train, you may be wondering about what is appropriate to pack for such a trip. The following article attempts to provide you with that essential information.
Our parents and grandparents have always told us that if we want to get the part, then we definitely need to look the part and this same advice applies when going on a luxury train trip around the beautiful country of South Africa. It’s about time that you started treating yourself to some luxury and so, travelling on one of these luxurious trains is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and you want to look your best. This is definitely not the time to be wearing the typical holiday gear like a pair of shorts and some rubber flip-flops.
Now is the time to dress smart yet casual when on luxury trains South Africa has. The thing to remember here is that these luxury trains are equipped with the best restaurants, and it also supplies you with a room for the trip as well. Don’t worry about packing too much because there is lots of space. If you want to take a little bit more, then it is not a problem as it can be stored on board the train until you want to get off. The following are just some of the essential things that you need to pack when travelling around South Africa.
Pack For The Weather
If you were to ask around in person what kind of clothes that they will pack for a trip to South Africa, it’s likely that they would say that they will pick clothing that is light due to the hot climate they expect to experience there. This is true up to a point, but what people don’t realise is that in the mornings in South Africa it can get a little cold and in the evenings as well. This is why you really do need to pack clothing that can help to keep you warm during these times like a sweater and some light trousers, for example.
Protect Your Skin
Around noon and for the rest of the afternoon, the sun is very bright in the sky and so this leads to temperatures that you’re probably not used to. You can easily burn in only 10 to 15 minutes; it makes perfect sense that you would want to bring something along that can protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Be sure to pack some sunscreen with a high pH factor so that your trip is not spoiled because your skin is burnt to a crisp. Be sure to follow any travel advice that has been listed on the relevant government sites.
Binoculars & A Camera
You really shouldn’t go on any trip around South Africa without these two essential items because there is so much to see with regards to culture and the animals that live there; you obviously want to be able to capture the moment on your camera as well. Make sure that you also pack some sunglasses to protect your eyes from the strong midday sun; some smart yet casual shorts and a polo shirt will not look out of place. A sun hat is a necessary piece of clothing that you should always take with you and it will help you to look the part as well.
These are only a few things that you should pack when you go on a luxury train ride around South Africa. For the times when you want to just relax for a moment, it might be a good idea to take along with you some games that you can play on the train; a pack of playing cards will always be put to good use. You want this trip to be as eventful and memorable as possible so take your time when packing your suitcase and make sure that you don’t forget any important things.