Generally, South Africa is not a conservative dress country in the same way as many Middle Eastern or North African nations; it is quite Westernized and progressive in its fashion. In major cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg, "beach-casual," athletic wear, and modern Western styles are the norm. However, there are specific contexts where a more conservative or practical approach is required. When visiting religious sites (certain mosques or traditional rural churches), it is respectful to cover shoulders and knees. On safari, the "dress code" is driven by function rather than modesty: you are encouraged to wear neutral, earthy tones (khaki, beige, or olive) to blend in with the environment and avoid blue or black, which attract biting tsetse flies. In rural or traditional Zulu and Xhosa villages, local customs may be more traditional, but tourists are rarely expected to change their attire as long as it is reasonably respectful (avoiding extremely skimpy clothing).