A safari is a casual affair. Safari dress is casual, preferably neutral colours (e.g. khaki, brown or green); T-shirts and shorts/skirts for the day; long-sleeved cool shirts and long pants with socks for evenings outdoors (for the mosquitoes); good walking shoes; swimsuit; warm sweater or light coat for early morning and night safari drives; polarizing sunglasses; a hat or cap; a good camera and plenty of film (you will not be able to get the film you need in remote areas); sun block cream (SPF 30 or higher)
If you are prone to sunburn; malaria medication; insect repellent (often supplied by your lodge); scarf and gloves for cool evenings especially in the winter months (June – August) – yes, it can be cold in the early mornings and evenings; and a good pair of binoculars (essential).
Following is a list to help you
1. Good quality sunglasses, preferably polarized – tinted fashion glasses are not good in strong light
2. Bush Hat
3. T-shirts and one long-sleeved cotton shirt
4. Shorts/ skirts
5. Long trousers/slacks
6. Track suit
7. Underwear and socks
8. Good walking shoes (running/ tennis shoes are fine)
9. Thongs/sandals
10. Swimsuit
11. Warm winter sweater
12. Warm Anorak or Parka (important for the cold winter mornings i.e. June – August)
13. If you wear contact lenses, we recommend that you bring along a pair of glasses in case you get irritation from the dust
14. Camera equipment and plenty of film.
15. Binocular (Favorite pair)-
16. Personal toiletries
17. Malaria tablets
18. Moisturizing cream & suntan lotion
19. Anti-histamine cream
20. Insect repellent e.g. Tabard, Raid, Jungle Juice, etc
21. Basic medical kit (aspirins, Band-Aids), Imodium, antiseptic cream etc)
22. Tissues/ “Wet Ones”
23. Visas, tickets, passports, money etc
24. A flashlight. Please bring spare batteries and a spare bulb as these are unobtainable in lodges and camps.
25. Light rain gear for summer months (late November to April)
26. Scarf for the winter months (IE. May to September)
If you are going to be staying in the major cities then bring along formal clothing for evening wear.
