Should I dress conservatively in South Africa?
Should I dress conservatively in South Africa? South Africans are pretty conservative, so our advice would be to avoid anything too revealing. Our advice would be to keep swimwear to the beach and pool, and cover up with a kaftan or sarong when walking around public areas. A skirt or loose-fitting trousers are good in the heat and will protect you from the sun.
Is it OK to wear shorts in South Africa?
SA has no dress code to speak of. Everybody wears whatever they feel like wearing at (almost) any time. Shorts are acceptable on men and women.
Do you have to dress conservatively in South Africa?
In South Africa the dress code is generally casual (denims, t-shirts, skirts etc.)
Can I wear sandals on African safari?
We recommend still wearing closed shoes even if doing a midday safari drive. This will protect your feet from sunburn. But if you do choose sandals, please be sure to put sunscreen on your feet – folks often forget to protect the skin on the top of their feet.
Is it safe to wear jewelry in South Africa?
Avoid wearing flashy, expensive watches and jewelry and carrying large amounts of cash when out walking anywhere. Carry your camera unobtrusively in a bag rather than slung over your shoulder.
Can you wear jeans in Africa?
Jeans are okay to wear, but when you're limited in luggage weight and planning to have laundry done in camp, a lighter weight zip off pant will be easier to carry and dry faster. While Africa is comprised of a lot of desert and can get very hot at certain times of year, it's not always hot. The idea is to layer!
Do you dress up for dinner on safari?
Safaris are casual, so bringing fancy items to wear to dinner is unnecessary. Still, I like to change into something a little nicer for the evening. Because it was chilly and I was trying to avoid bug bites, I always wore long pants in the evening, typically pairing those with a long-sleeved shirt and my sweater wrap.