Men's Safari Sunglasses

Page Updated: Feb 2025

Sunglasses are an essential accessory when on safari in Africa. The sun in Africa is very intense and harsh so it is important to protect your eyes with best quality sunglasses.

Choosing Good Men's Safari Sunglasses

The tropical regions of Africa have high UV levels so it is important that your sunglasses protect your eyes against both UV (Ultra Violet) and HEV (High Energy Visible) radiation. Check the UV Index of Africa. So you should select ones that block 100% UV rays and absorb most HEV rays.
Choosing sunglasses with a wrap-around style or large lenses will also help block out damaging rays and also protect the skin around your eyes.
The colour tint of the lenses does not affect UV protection but reddish/brown lenses protect best against the blue light HEV rays.
Note, just wearing your broad-brimmed safari hat reduces the eyes UV exposureby up to 50%.
You should continue wearing sunglasses when in the shade as you may still be exposed to UV rays which can reflect off nearby surfaces.
If you are game-viewing or hunting, you will spend a lot of time staring into the bush looking for animals so polarizing lenses are preferable to reduce glare, get better contrast and make your eyes feel more comfortable. Polarized lenses which are very popular with anglers, contain a filter that blocks intense reflected light, reducing glare.
Select fairly durable sunglasses which are lightweight but impact resistant if you drop them.
Make sure your sunglasses are comfortable and fit your face well so they are not going to fly off when driving on a bumpy track. Non-slip gripping sides and nose-pad are a good idea. You might find it useful to hang your sunglasses on a neck cord.
Always wear your sunglasses or regular glasses when you are travelling on an open game-viewing or hunting vehicle when it is moving. Not only will they stop a lot of dust getting in your eyes, they will also prevent the collision of a flying insect with your eye. A small fly in the eye is a nuisance but a large one can really mess up possibly your shooting eye.
It is preferable to select sunglasses with no shiny metallic parts or mirror lenses. Animals can often pick up glinting or sun reflection on metal and will run.
Preferably select a hard case to hold your sunglasses (and regular glasses) while on safari. Soft day bags and luggage can take a lot of punishment and sunglasses can easly get broken.
Take a couple of pairs of sunglasses with you in case one gets broken.

Men's Safari Sunglasses

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These Oakley men's sunglasses are made of an acetate frame, plastic polarized lens with UV protection coating. Buy Now

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Men's Safari Sunglass Readers & Magnifiers

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As it says on the tin, ready-made sunglass readers are really useful for reading in the sun and not having to swap back and forth between your regular reading specs and sunglasses. They are especially useful on safari if you want to look at a map or wildlife reference book while out in a vehicle.

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Men's Safari Fitover & Clip-On Sunglasses

These fitover or clip-on sunglasses are a handy alternative to prescription sunglasses.

These lightweight wraparound sunglasses with large lenses fit over your regular prescription frames to protect your eyes from the sun. They include two holes at the end to insert a chain so you can conveniently put on or take off your glasses. Buy Now

STORYCOAST Polarized Fit Over Glasses Sunglasses for Men Women Wrap Around Wear Over Sunglasses 100% UV Protection Black Frame-Gray Lens

They are lightweight and easy to slip on over your prescription glasses. These fitovers are designed to wrap around your face blocking the sun from the side. They are polarized, providing increased clarity, reduced eye fatigue and glare. Buy Now

LensCovers Medium Polarized Wraparound Sunglasses | Wear Over Sunglasses to Cover Eyeglasses or Prescription Glasses | Black Frame with Smoke Lens; Fitover for Glasses up to 5 1/2'' X 1 3/4''

These clip-ons have polarized lenses, UV400 Lens Technology which absorbs over 99% of harmful UVA & UVB spectrums. Easy to clip on to any regular glasses. Buy Now