Follow our safari clothing \u00a0advice and you’ll be comfortable, cool, protected, and assured that the safari clothing you pack is 100% safari suitable. Learn what safari clothing to pack – and what clothing not to pack – for your safari.<\/p>\n
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1.Dress in layers for all activities<\/strong>, with a warm layer essential in the mornings and evenings. long sleeved\u00a0 with roll-up tabs and zip off trousers allow you to adapt to local conditions.<\/p>\n 2. Color is key<\/strong>: Select safari clothing which is made from muted neutral and naturally-toned fabric such as shades of khaki, greens, and browns.<\/p>\n 3. No white or black clothing<\/strong>: Please ensure that you do not go on safari wearing clothing made from fabric which is white or black – or shades of fabric which appear white in direct sunlight.<\/p>\n 4. No camouflaged clothing<\/strong>: it is illegal in some African countries for civilians to wear camouflage safari clothing, so this is best avoided.<\/p>\n 5. Man-made fabric vs cotton<\/strong>: As a general guideline,\u00a0man-made fabrics (such as polyamide)\u00a0outperform natural fabrics (such as cotton) – and so keep you cooler and better protected from the sun.<\/p>\n 6. Pack a wide-brimmed hat<\/strong>: You will be out in the sun for long hours of the day and a good\u00a0wide-brimmed hat<\/a>\u00a0is an essential.<\/p>\n 7. Pack a warm layer<\/strong>: Even in mid-summer, it gets cold on the back of an open 4×4. Do not leave home without a\u00a0safari jacket or fleece<\/a>.<\/p>\n 8. Pack a dry layer<\/strong>: When it rains in Africa, it tends to pour. If travelling during the rainy season, take a truly\u00a0waterproof layer<\/a>. Southern Africa tends to have rains November to April; East Africa gets rain in April\/May and in November.<\/p>\n 9. Pack light<\/strong>: Luggage restrictions on internal flights means that packing lightweight safari clothing is key. The bonus is the lighter the clothing, the more you can pack in.<\/p>\n 10. Comfortable shoes<\/strong>: At the very least, take your best walking shoes and a pair of sandals or flip-flops (thongs).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Top 10 tips for selecting the best safari clothing. Follow our safari clothing \u00a0advice and you’ll be comfortable, cool, protected, and assured that the safari clothing you pack is 100% safari suitable. Learn what safari clothing to pack – and what clothing not to pack – for your safari. To get more insight into this … <\/p>\n