What to wear on safari

The best way to get close to the wildlife is to blend in with your surroundings as much as possible by going neutral, so although we don’t insist you wear full “Out of Africa” style whilst out on safari, it is a good idea to wear the classic safari colours of khaki, stone and tan. Avoid wearing blue and black, especially while out of camp, as tsetse flies (which bite) are attracted to both colours. White stands out again the muted browns and green tones of the bush and will quickly show dust and dirt so is best to be avoided. Please note it is illegal to wear camouflage in Tanzania - it is only for the army!

The atmosphere in camp is very relaxed and casual so there’s no need to worry about bringing formal evening wear. During the day, while in camp and on safari, clothing that are lightweight, breathable and comfortable are usually best.

For the evenings longer items of clothing would help guard against the few mosquitoes which we have in camp. Linen trousers and a shirt are the perfect way to stay cool, and prevent mosquito bites.

The Safari Checklist:

• Clothes - light, breathable & neutral in colour

• Hat - to keep the hot sun off you

• Polarized sunglasses - cut through the glare, especially on the boat safaris

• Scarf - helps keep you out of the sun, use if it is cooler or in dusty conditions

• A light fleece - can be handy for early game drives in the cooler months

• Flat light shoes - for a walking safari we recommend something more rugged to provide protection from thorns

• Raincoat - If travelling to Selous in the rainy season

• Swimsuit - To enjoy a cool off in our riverbank pool

• Sun cream & insect repellent

• Binoculars & Camera - if you have the space, helps to spot animals and snap memories that perhaps your phone would miss

• Torch - helpful getting to and from your room at night