What to Pack

When travelling on safari in Botswana, it is best to wear clothes of neutral and natural shades that blend better with the natural surroundings of the African bush. White and brightly coloured clothes are not advised. For the duration of your stay on safari, the dress code is informal and casual. You will not be required to dress up for evening meals during your stay.

• Good quality sunglasses preferably polarized
• Tinted fashion glasses are not good in strong light
• Bush hat for protection from the sun
• Swimming costume
• T-shirts and one long-sleeved cotton shirt for cooler evenings
• Long trousers/slacks, shorts/skirts, tracksuit, underwear and socks
• Good walking shoes (running / tennis shoes are fine), as well as strops or sandals.
• Sweater/anorak/parka.

These may be required for early morning and late afternoon game activities throughout the year. It is always a good idea to dress in layers on activities to accommodate the early morning and late afternoon change of temperature. Winter months will definitely require a warm jacket and perhaps a beanie, gloves and a scarf.

• A complimentary laundry service is included at all properties incorporated in our safari packages
• If you wear contact lenses, we recommend that you bring along a pair of glasses in case of dust irritation
• Binoculars (and Newman’s Birds, if you are a keen birder)
• Malaria tablets and anti-histamine cream
• Insect repellent. E.g. Tabard, Bugg-off and Peaceful Sleep
• Basic medical kit (aspirins, elastoplasts, Imodium, antiseptic cream,etc)
• Protective sun-tan lotion particularly for pale and sensitive skins
• Tissues or ‘wet wipes’

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