Africa Heat Sun and Humidity

If you are like most people who visit Africa you are probably considering Africa because of the warm climate and sunshine. But just like anything else too much sunshine can have ill effects on you especially if you are from those sunshine challenged climes.

So remember to keep your self hydrated especially when you are running around on that heat, don’t over stretch your body by taking part in extreme physical activities that your body isn’t accustomed to and get enough rest your body needs it.

Sunburn

As tempting as it may be to just enjoy the sunshine once you actually arrive in Africa do not overdose on sunshine. The English love to do this. The problem is that this can have some effects on your system. If its a tan you are looking for then you might be glad to note that just 20-30 minutes of sunbathing a day in the mornings or evening for about a week on the African sun is enough for a tan you can show off when you get back home.

Use high factor sunblock and wear a hat and sunglasses. The Germans seem to know how to protect their feet because they tend to wear socks with their sandals.

Sun burns easily occur When swimming or snorkeling because most sunblocks do wash off depending on the time you spend on the water even the so called waterproof ones.

If you care enough about the coral to avoid wearing sun screen around the reefs because coral are living things, wear a T shirt and light trousers. Aloe vera, yoghurt, and calamine lotion can been used to alleviate sunburn.