![]() If you’re doing any kind of camping safari, remember that you will be outside a lot! Neutral Colours Whatever time of year you go on safari, it’s always good to at least take a warm jumper, but in the colder months you will also need a warm jacket and perhaps thermals, warm socks, a beanie hat and gloves. If you’re travelling in the European summer months (May – August), you’ll find places like Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Kenya & Tanzania can be very cold in the early mornings/evenings, but warm in the day! People think of Africa as a place that’s always hot, but it really isn’t! In fact, it can be extremely cold at times, especially when you’re on early morning/evening safaris, at altitude (like on the Ngorongoro Crater rim) or sitting outside for hours at night.Ĭertain times of year are also very cold too. You can also buy insect-repellant clothing which is treated with permethrin (or other types of bug spray), or you can buy the permethrin yourself and treat your clothes. I generally recommend comfy clothes that can be layered. ![]() I have some khaki-coloured clothes, but most of them are just regular clothes. I’ve probably done over a hundred safaris, and the only piece of ‘safari-specific’ clothing I own, is my safari hat and bought that because it has great sun protection, and I thought it would look good in pictures – but any wide-brimmed high SPF hat would work! Most people wear either their normal clothes or hiking-type clothes when they’re on safari, so what I’m saying is, you don’t need to go out and spend a ton of money on specific ‘safari’ clothes that you might only wear once. The only time you really need to be in safari colours is when you’re doing a walking or cycling safari (see below) and therefore more visible to the animals. Ok, so I know on Instagram, everyone looks like a glamorous, modern-day Karen Blixen, or a full-on Indiana Jones – but in reality, hardly anyone dresses like that on a safari and it’s not usually required, especially when you’re in a car all day.īy all means, dress like that if you want to, it does look lovely in pictures and khaki is pretty trendy these days, but don’t feel like you have to. Affiliate sales help with the running costs of this site, so thank you for your support!Ĭlothes for Safari & What to Pack Clothes for Safari – What to Consider Please Note: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which will earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. To help you, check out my Complete Africa Packing List, my Kilimanjaro Packing List and What to Wear in Zanzibar post. So if you’re going on a longer trip that includes different things such as safari, trekking and beach time – think about your trip as a whole and plan your safari clothes accordingly. On most trips through East or Southern Africa, you are likely to encounter a few different temperatures and weather conditions within one trip as it can be hot and humid on the coast, but dry and cool on the African savanna, just a few hours away. If you’ve never been on an African safari before, knowing what to wear and what to pack can be a little daunting!īut with this what to wear on safari guide, I’ll help you pick out the best safari clothing as well as all the other essentials you may need. Last updated on November 11th, 2023 at 08:09 am
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