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What to Wear

What to Wear
Safaris are casual affairs. Remember that during our winter months in the Southern Hemisphere it can get quite cold at night. Bear in mind that you are subject to weight restrictions if you are taking charter flights to transfer between locations so keep the amount of clothes you bring to a minimum. Please wear clothes of subdued colouring - no reds, whites or yellows. Most suitable are brown and khaki. The following list should help you plan what to bring to wear. Good quality sunglasses, preferably polarised - tinted fashion glasses are not good in strong light; Bush hat; T-shirts and one long-sleeved cotton shirt; Shorts/skirts; Long trousers/slacks; Track suit; Underwear and socks; Good walking shoes (running/tennis shoes or lightweight boots are fine); Flip flops/thongs; Swimming costume; Jersey; Anorak or Parka (for cold winter mornings i.e. June-August). Same-day laundry is available at all our camps and this is included in the cost of the safari. However, please note that camp staff will not wash underwear.

Other essentials to bring: Personal toiletries; Malaria tablets; Moisturising cream & suntan lotion; Anti-histamine cream; Insect repellent; Basic medical kit aspirin, elastoplast (Band-Aids), Imodium, antiseptic cream; Tissues/"Wet Ones"; flashlight (torch); Light rain gear for summer months (late November to April). If you wear contact lenses bring a pair of glasses in case you get irritation from dust.

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