What do you wear on a safari in Nairobi?


What do you wear on a safari in Nairobi?

What should I bring with me?
  • Clothes in khaki, green, beige and neutral colours.
  • Long-sleeved shirts that offer protection from the sun and mosquitoes.
  • T-shirts.
  • Shorts or a light skirt.
  • Jeans or safari trousers for evenings and cooler days.
  • Jackets and sweaters for early morning and late afternoon game drives.


Can you wear trainers on safari?

Do: Wear comfortable and sturdy shoes. Comfortable trail shoes, sturdy sneakers or even lightweight hiking boots are your best bet for a safari trip.


What is the dress code for safari?

We recommend neutral safari clothing for your African travels. This includes shades of khaki, brown, beige/tan, and green. These colours blend in well with the bush and are best-suited to safari travel for a few important reasons.


Can you wear black or white on safari?

If you are travelling to an area with tsetse flies, this attracts the dreaded fly – an insect with a painful bite – so much so that fly traps are made from blue and black fabric. Can you wear white on safari? White stands out more than any other colour in the African bush and so isn't suitable for safari activities.


Can I wear shorts in Nairobi?

Kenya Moral Dress Emphasis Accordingly, when visiting the shopping areas, local bazaars and other public areas, make sure you wear knee-length shorts or long pants with polo shirts. Women should refrain from wearing tank tops and short skirts or shorts. Topless bathing is not allowed at all locations.


What shoes to wear in safari?

You should pack a pair of comfortable closed shoes. The African bush has a lot of rugged terrain, so you need sensible, worn-in shoes that are suitable for walking around in dusty, muddy, or rocky places. After a long day in your safari boots, you'll also need a pair of sandals or slip-on shoes to wear around the camp.


Should you wear pants or shorts on safari?

3 pairs of trousers: Comfortable, fashionable, and easy to find in earthy colors, chino are the ideal safari pants. You can also consider cargo pants or culottes or even a pair of jeans. Just don't wear anything too tight. 3 pairs of shorts: As it gets hot in the afternoon, switching over to shorts is a good option.


Is it OK to wear jeans on safari?

That's why clothing made from quick-dry fabrics will allow you to stay clean and comfortable throughout your safari vacation! Jeans might seem like the ultimate staple item, but denim is hard to dry and may attract pesky tsetse flies.


Can you wear red on safari?

Wearing white increases your visibility to wildlife, while bright colours, particularly red, can frighten animals.


Can a lady wear shorts to safari?

The African summer, October to April, is quite hot so plan on wearing tee shirts, shorts, swimsuits and cargo pants. We recommend that you select lightweight and preferably neutral-colored materials.


What not to pack for African safari?

WHAT NOT TO PACK
  • Several countries in East Africa have banned single-use plastic bags (this includes customary plastic duty-free bags). ...
  • Camouflage clothing is not recommended for travel in southern African countries. ...
  • Drones are prohibited at most camps.
  • Many camps cannot support electricity for hair dryers.


How do you go to the toilet on safari?

That's right – no flushing toilet, no toilet seat and no toilet paper! You will be 'going to the loo' behind the nearest bush. What to expect on safari? Well, ladies, it is a good idea to carry tissues and a small bag to deposit them in until you can dispose of them back at camp (and a hand sanitizer too).


What colors not to wear on safari in Kenya?

Avoid bright colours like white and red and dark colours like black and blue as this can attract Tsetse flies. Keep it simple with layered clothing that you don't mind getting dirty and bring a woolly hat and gloves for those chilly morning game drives.


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.