Being prepared means having the proper attire, such as foot where and head where. In Africa the temperatures can range it can be warm and it can be cool in different places. Like at Mt. Kilimanjaro (The highest Mountain in Africa) The temperature can be 21 to 27 degrees Celsius at the base of the mountain, and -18 to -26 degrees Celsius at the top nearing nighttime. You can see the drop of temperature...
 It also means keeping hydrated because of the intensity of the sun. When walking around in an African village keep handy a water bottle and a hat that covers your neck. These things can keep you prepared for your trip to Africa.