There are no hard and fast rules. What should you wear on an African Safari is entirely up to you but there are some guidelines. You can choose to follow them, or you can choose to ignore them.

Many first-timers stick out because they are dressed like a safari cliché. Don’t let this be you. Instead, choose your clothes carefully.

Keep in mind that the temperatures in Mpumalanga vary greatly. It can be very cold in the morning on a game drive, then pleasant around midday. The secret to dressing in these conditions is to have several layers that you can take off or add as needed.

Clothes to Choose:

• Light fabrics, preferably cotton;
• Comfortable clothes.
• Neutral, earthy tones like greys, browns, beige, etc.

Clothes You Should Not Choose:

• Any brightly colored clothes;
• White clothes – it will make you highly visible to animals and it shows dirt very quickly; 
• Red colored clothes – this color attracts animals.
• Blue and black – if you are going into an area where there are Tsetse flies, these colors should be avoided.