- Light cotton tops and cotton trousers / shorts in summer
- Long-sleeved blouses / shirts for game drives or safaris (even in summer, they will protect you from the sun and from mosquitoes)
- Safari trousers for evenings and cooler days
- T-shirts
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Jeans or safari trousers for evenings and cooler days
- Khaki, brown, and beige colours - for game hikes and safaris.
White is not a suitable colour for most game viewing or hiking safaris. Firstly it increases your visibility quotient to the animals you are wanting to get a closer look at and secondly,it will get dirty very quickly.
- Fleece or sweater and a windbreaker for game drives, because it is highly possible that you may go out on a hot day, but be faced with a chill evening on your return. Some areas have a steep temperature gradient. ie: Hot days and very cool nights.
- Sun block, sunglasses, hat, insect repellent, moisturiser, lip salve - these are essentials. The African sun is harsh most of the year.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sturdy hiking boots. Sneakers and trainer type footwear is not suitable for game or safari hikes, especially white footwear.
- Layers are most practical for the fluctuating day / night temperatures of Africa. Dull and / or neutral colours are more suitable for safari.
- Cotton clothing is recommended for summer. It is best to pack hardy, durable clothing Generally, casual comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year but you may want to.
