Model Sia Lyimo: Go for good light, and find the angles that emphasise your best features. Be cool and confident.
Game ranger Lovemore Jack: It is important to always have your camera on silent so there's no chance of spooking animals. For sunset photo ops, find the highest peak with good views of a wide area.
Fashion editor Sahil Harilal: Choose a light outfit that won't stand out too much. Use earth tones or black and white light fabrics for the day and warmer items for the night.
WHAT TO PACK
FOR A WARDROBE GONE WILD
From chasing sunrises to sipping cocktails about a campfire, you need a safari wardrobe that can do it all, says Harilal.
Here are his five must-pack items:
Fashionistas on safari: How to slay on your bush getaway
Perfect selfies, outstanding outfits, beauty shortcuts and the best bras for bouncy game drives — experts dish their insider tips
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A photo shoot in a Gauteng game reserve gave the Sunday Times Fashion team the perfect excuse to mix business with pleasure.
Here they share their best tips for keeping things stylish on safari:
HOW TO TAKE PERFECT SELFIES/PORTRAITS IN THE BUSH
If you don't have cool snaps of yourself and your loved ones in gorgeous surroundings, did you even go? Try these tips to get the perfect shot:
Photographer Aart Verrips: Light is key. For the best-lit images, take your shots in the early morning or late afternoon, when the light is perfect for pictures. It's also a good idea to play with perspective. Don't take all your pictures from the same angle. Pics taken from low down will create the illusion of height. Wide landscape shots will capture your outfit and the view.
Image: Aart Verrips
Model Sia Lyimo: Go for good light, and find the angles that emphasise your best features. Be cool and confident.
Game ranger Lovemore Jack: It is important to always have your camera on silent so there's no chance of spooking animals. For sunset photo ops, find the highest peak with good views of a wide area.
Fashion editor Sahil Harilal: Choose a light outfit that won't stand out too much. Use earth tones or black and white light fabrics for the day and warmer items for the night.
WHAT TO PACK
FOR A WARDROBE GONE WILD
From chasing sunrises to sipping cocktails about a campfire, you need a safari wardrobe that can do it all, says Harilal.
Here are his five must-pack items:
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FOR BEAUTY IN THE BUSH
Makeup artist Lesley Whitby says less is more when it comes to makeup on safari — especially if you don't want to wake up extra early before that 5am game drive.
“If it's your style, you can do a glam makeup look, but remember it's dusty out there so don't put on too much. Go for fewer layers,” she says. “You definitely need sunblock. Get one with a little tint, which besides offering sun protection will keep your complexion looking good as the bush can get very dry.”
For a quick look that covers all the beauty bases, Beauty editor Nokubonga Thusi says these five products are a must for your makeup bag:
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It was an out-of-body experience: Zozi Tunzi goes on her first game drive
BRAS TO BEAT THE BOUNCE
Busty gals will know the game-drive struggle — bouncing down bumpy roads — is real, so it pays to give some thought to good underwear.
For extra support, Harilal says you should always go for an encapsulation sports bra. These are bras that have a cup for each breast, usually with an underwire, that separates the breasts and holds them firmly in place.
To make sure your bra keeps its fit for longer, look for adjustable straps. Also, favour a bra with proper bands and panels; the bottom band gives extra support and the side panels ensure zero spillage.
Here are the team's top picks for a smooth ride:
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