Essential African Safari Clothing For Your African Safari!

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Here we set out some essential African safari clothing tips we’ve learned from going on over 80 African safari vacations in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.

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We are relaxed travelers and safari enthusiasts. And an African safari is both a relaxing and exciting experience. This advice is what we think are essential African safari clothing that will enhance your African safari experience:

Guidelines For African Safari Clothing

When on safari you want to see as many animals as you can. And you want to see them act naturally and be relaxed. So when getting African safari clothing choose beige, khaki, brown and olive. These colors are best both for safari game drives and game walks. They are least disruptive to the animal’s eyes, they are natural and camouflage well.

What African safari clothing you pack also depends on the time of year that you will be traveling. During the winter months (May to September), it can be chilly in the mornings and evenings, so it is a good idea to have long trousers and a warm sweater. Summer temperatures can be very hot, so loose clothes in breathable fibers are most comfortable. Simple separates are ideal. They can be layered to add warmth if necessary.

Bring a sweater and layers of clothes. It may be chilly on the evening game drives and hot during the day. During the day a tee shirt and shorts are fine.

I always recommend bringing a sweater. And I always have layers even in summer, since the nights can be quite cool due to the high altitude.

At night you need to have long sleeved shirts and long pants for protection from mosquitoes and for warmth.

Clothing in Africa, be it African safari clothing or clothing for th city, is generally casual. This is especially the case at holiday resorts and in the game reserves. However, in some of the more exclusive hotels, men are required to wear jacket and tie for dinner. Black tie for dinner is recommended for a journey on the Blue Train or Rovos Rail.

African Safari Clothing Packing List

Here’s a suggested list of African safari clothing & supplies that you can use. Further along we also give you a checklist of other essential things that you should bring.

• 2 pairs khaki cotton pants (jeans may be too hot)
• 2 pairs sturdy shorts
• 2 long sleeved shirts (for sun protection as well as warmth).
• 1 light sweater or sweatshirt
• 1 lightweight, waterproof windbreaker
• 1 or 2 pair sturdy walking or hiking boots or running shoes
• 3-5 short-sleeved shirts or T-shirts
• 5 changes underwear and socks
• 1 hat with a brim (you need to also protect your ears and neck)

Most lodges have a laundry service, complimentarily or at a charge.

• Also bring insect repellent if camping – though most lodges have this.
• Small personal first aid kit plus if you take prescription medicines bring what you need for the whole trip. They won’t be available on safari.
• Bring a copy of your prescription; it may be available in the cities.
• Repair kit: needle and thread, nylon cord, rip-stop tape
• Plastic packets to compartmentalize items within your travel bag
• For a mobile safari the best luggage is a soft bag, or backpack with an internal frame. If part of your itinerary includes light aircraft flights, there are serious weight restrictions. You are usually restricted to 10 or 12kg (22 or 26 lbs), per person, in a soft bag. Storage space in a light aircraft is at a premium, and the pilot may refuse to take on bulky or excessive luggage. You will be charged for the excess.