CLOTHING & SUGGESTED PACKING LIST

On safari light casual comfortable clothing in khaki or neutral colours is recommended. Black, white and bright colours are not recommended and army camouflage uniforms / hats are forbidden. A laundry service is offered at all camps so luggage should be limited to a maximum 10 - 12 kg in a soft bag. We suggest the following checklist to help you with your packing: 

• Wide brimmed bush hat
• 2 long sleeved cotton shirts
• 2 - 3 T-shirts
• 2 pairs of shorts
• 2 pairs of long trousers / slacks
• Underwear and socks
• Swimming costume
• Good walking shoes (running, tennis, docksiders, veldskoens - 2 pairs are fine)
• Sweater / anorak for morning and evening game drives (May - August)
• Very warm clothing for June and July (nights can drop to freezing)
• ‘Smart-casual’ outfit for staying in city hotels (inc the Victoria Falls Hotel, Blue Train and Rovos Rail) 
• Good quality polarised sunglasses (tinted fashion glasses are not good in strong light). If you wear contact lenses, we recommend that you carry a pair of glasses in case of dust irritation
• Personal toiletries, insect repellent, anti-malaria prophylactics, lip salve, high factor sun protection cream, personal medication
• Basic medical kit (aspirins, plasters, Imodium, antihistamine, antiseptic cream, aids kit) 
• Binoculars
• Camera equipment, plenty of films and extra camera batteries
• A good torch with a strong beam and spare batteries (mini maglite) 
• Travel Documents, Tickets, Visas, Passport, Insurance, Money etc.

In South Africa dress is casual on most occasions, and for visits to the theatre and restaurants smart- casual dress is quite appropriate. At holiday and coastal resorts, shorts and open neck shirts are acceptable in restaurants. Rovos Rail and the Blue Train require a jacket and tie.