SAFARI TIPS

Above all, clothing on a safari should be practical and comfortable. Roads can be dusty and the temperature can fluctuate as much as 20 degrees during the course of the day. Layers are an ideal way to pack. Mornings are generally cooler - and in some areas cold. As the day progresses and the sun rises higher in the sky, the temperatures rise. The cooling process begins again in the late afternoon, as the sun sets.

Packing light layers will help you adjust to any climate condition, as you simply remove layers as the temperatures rise.
Safari clothing should be light in color - both for reflecting the suns rays, and for blending in with the natural environment.
Avoid dark colors such as brown, black and navy that absorb the heat.

Neutral colors such as beige, khaki and bush green are particularly suitable. Try to stick to cotton or other natural fibers. Cotton breathes and allows the cooler air to circulate, thus keeping you cool and comfortable.
Avoid clothing that needs to be dry-cleaned, as these facilities are not generally available at lodges and camps. Remember that casual dress is acceptable everywhere.

Often, clothing worn to dinner will be worn on safari the next day.
Recommended Clothing List

• Shorts/Skirts
• Long trousers/slacks
• T-shirts/polo shirts/long sleeved shirts
• Warm winter sweater
• Windbreaker or other light jacket
• Bathing suit
• Good walking shoes
• Sunglasses, Hat, and the most important aspect of a Safar a pair of binoculars.
• For Summer Safaris bring a light rain jacket(Summer for SA Nov to March/April, for Botswana Nov to March)
• For some destinations ie upmarket Safari lodges, Luxury hotels, more formal clothing would be appropriate.