Can you drink alcohol on safari?

What drinks are available on safari? On most safaris drinks are included in the tariff. This includes unlimited bottled or filtered water, soft drinks, local beers, local wines and spirits (except in certain safari lodges in South Africa and Kenya where drinks are sometimes charged separately).



Yes, you can drink alcohol on safari, and in fact, the "Sundowner"—a traditional cocktail or glass of wine enjoyed during sunset over the savanna—is one of the most iconic parts of the safari experience. Most high-end lodges and luxury camps in 2026 include a selection of beers, wines, and spirits in their all-inclusive rates. However, there are strict safety protocols to follow. Consuming alcohol during an active game drive is generally discouraged or prohibited for safety reasons; you need to stay alert and follow the ranger's instructions around wild animals. Furthermore, many National Parks (like the Kruger in South Africa) have strict rules against bringing your own "outside" alcohol into public areas; you must purchase it from the licensed park shops or lodges. While enjoying a drink back at camp or during a scheduled sunset stop is perfectly fine, being visibly intoxicated around wildlife is extremely dangerous and can lead to you being removed from the tour, as animals are unpredictable and loud or erratic behavior can provoke a defensive response from large predators.

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The things you should not wear on an African safari
  • Camo or military style clothing.
  • Expensive Jewellery.
  • White Clothes.
  • Dark blue or black clothes.
  • Bright colors like Yellow, and Red.
  • Very warm underclothes.
  • Heels.
  • Non absorbent clothing.


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Going to the bathroom while on safari is a little different from going at home. Actually, it's a lot different. Park entrances, picnic areas and lodges usually have bathrooms but on game drives and walks, you 'go' in the bush.

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The animals are used to vehicles When you are with a trained guide, either in a private game reserve or on a guided safari trip, you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Your guide is trained to understand the animal's behaviour, and a good guide will not put his guests in any threatening situation.

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Animals lurking in the African bush have much more finely tuned night vision than you. Don't tempt them into making you their midnight snack. During safari tours, don't stand up. And don't stick anything out of the vehicle.

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What drinks are available on safari? On most safaris drinks are included in the tariff. This includes unlimited bottled or filtered water, soft drinks, local beers, local wines and spirits (except in certain safari lodges in South Africa and Kenya where drinks are sometimes charged separately).

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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.

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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.

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Blue and black Black and blue stand out in the bush, but there is another reason to avoid wearing these colours 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.

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Botswana is considered to be one of the safest places in Africa to visit. The most tourist activity is generally around Maun and Kasane which are gateways to major big game parks such as Chobe, Moremi, Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari, and Nxai Pan.

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Botswana: Consistently ranked as one of Africa's safest countries, Botswana's top safari destination is Chobe National Park, which is dense with a variety of wild game. The park has one of Africa's highest concentrations of elephants, with over 50,000 migrating through the park.

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