Asher Elijah Tours

Cycling is the future of sustainable tourism.
If you’d like to travel responsibly and set off for the great outdoors this “freewheeling” travel experience is made for you. Mount your bike and explore the endless rolling hills.
With the hot weather looking to continue with over 30C forecast for several areas over the next few days, it is important when going on hiking and cycling tours, to follow the safety tips to help you get maximum enjoyment from your experience.
Check the weather;
Temperatures in Africa and the summer can reach over 40c in the shade, and over 30C is the norm. Get in the habit of checking the weather forecast, regardless of where you are and for how long you plan to hike. Remember to check the weather forecast the day you head out to see if any changes need to be made.
Plan your hike/cycle trip:
Choose a suitable hiking route depending on what the weather forecast is. This also includes an appropriate distance. Leave the longer days of hiking to the cooler weather if possible. Choose sites that have plenty of shade on offer. This shade can be provided by the surrounding vegetation or by geographic formations such as cliffs or valleys. If possible avoid hiking over open exposed terrain for long periods.
When to hike;
If you are hiking during hot weather avoid the hottest period of the day. Look at starting your hike just after sunrise. Alternatively hike late after most of the heat has gone. Remember the hottest part of the day is usually between 1500 to 1700 hrs.
Cover Up;
Choose appropriate clothing and accessories for the forecast weather conditions. Things to consider are:
Cover your head to protect yourself from UV which can reach as high as 11 in the summer. Wear a decent broad brim hat, particularly if you have no hair.

Wear light coloured clothing: Avoid dark colours, in particular black, which tend to absorb heat and make you hotter.

Wear long sleeve tops and long trousers. In addition to providing protection from sunburn which can occur very quickly sun exposure on bare skin will also dehydrate you, sapping you energy.

Wear Sunglasses: This will help to protect your eyes from intense sunlight. They don’t have to be expensive but they should be good quality. This is one item you shouldn’t skimp on.

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