{"id":29040,"date":"2023-06-04T18:01:34","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T00:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midlifeglobetrotter.com\/?p=29040"},"modified":"2025-08-10T14:40:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T20:40:52","slug":"what-to-wear-safari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midlifeglobetrotter.com\/what-to-wear-safari\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Wear on Safari"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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AFRICA TRAVEL<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Stylish outfits for an African safari adventure, using versatile basics<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00a0When I booked a dream trip to Africa, the thought of planning what to wear on safari was daunting. It was my first trip to Africa and I’d be flying between safari camps in Botswana on little bush planes. That meant strict luggage limits \u2014 I had no choice but to pack light.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

In the past, I’ve traveled light by creating capsule wardrobes \u2014 picking clothes in colors that mix and match to create many outfits, but fit in a small bag. I decided to use the same approach for my African safari attire to create simple safari style.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What to Wear on an African Safari<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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African Safari Outfits - Creating a Capsule Wardrobe<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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My safari was a 6-day adventure in Botswana and I visited in March, toward the end of the Southern Africa summer, also known as green season. At this time of year, the nights weren’t as cold as during winter, but still chilly. And daytime temps went as high as 100 Fahrenheit! So I had to dress for both hot and chilly temps.\u00a0<\/p>

If you’re like me, the 5:30 am wake-up for the morning game drive will feel very early; you’ll want getting ready to be as simple as possible. So I chose a palette of neutrals \u2014 green, tan, beige and brown. That simplified getting dressed because everything worked with everything else. My only patterned piece was a scarf.\u00a0<\/p>

Deciding what to pack was also dictated by luggage limits; mine was 20 kg. In East Africa the weight limit can be as low as 15 kg. Check luggage limits with your safari outfitter<\/strong>. Also, luggage should be a soft-sided bag. More on that below.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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TIP: Bring a daypack – it allows you to pack away your warm layer when temps rise. I also kept sunscreen, bug spray, camera, binoculars, and a water bottle in my pack.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A safari packing list will vary depending on the destination and time of year. East Africa is closer to the equator, so it is warmer year-round, while temperatures vary more widely in Southern Africa where the winter brings cold nights.\u00a0<\/p>

In Botswana in March, mornings were cold and we did have some rain so I was grateful for my layers: a cotton utility jacket, a raincoat, a light puffer jacket and a wool scarf-wrap.\u00a0<\/p>

The length of your trip is less of an issue as most safari lodges have laundry facilities. Inquire about laundry access with your travel agent or safari outfitter. I had laundry done once on my 6-day safari.<\/p>

This safari attire packing list\u00a0 may be more than you need. But it covers everything you may want. You can tailor it to your trip length and season.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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