Should you wear jewelry on safari?

Safari clothing should be comfortable and casual—suffice it to say, any fine jewellery should be left at home.



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What NOT to Wear on Safari
  • Don't bring bright-coloured clothing or busy patterns. ...
  • Avoid camouflage clothing as some African countries reserve this pattern for military personnel only.
  • Dark colours attract Tsetse flies, so stay away from dark blue or black clothing – they have a painful bite!


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Shorts and shirts are quite comfortable on a safari especially during the day, but sometimes during the game drives and short walks in the bushes you might wish you had covered up a little more. So light weight pants in light colors like cream,khaki and Chinos or grey are good for the game drives and walks.

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Necessary accessories include a roomy but lightweight scarf as an easy and versatile accessory that can be draped over shoulders during game drives for sun or dust protection, used for coverage when a cool breeze sets in or for al fresco eating in the evenings, or wrapped around hair to protect it from dust.

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There's no need to go out and buy special pants for your safari — chinos, leggings, and shorts are all generally fine (though some experts advise against jeans because they're heavy to pack).

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What colour should you wear on 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.

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What is the Water Quality in Tanzania? The water out of the tap throughout Tanzania is unfit to drink, however it is suitable for showering and washing your hands. Be sure to take care to keep your mouth closed while showering. Use bottled or treated water when cleaning your teeth.

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Only bring what you will actually wear on your journey. It may be in your best interest to leave your most expensive and sentimental pieces of jewelry at home. Luckily, many hotels have safes included in the room where you can keep your fine jewelry during the day.

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Jewelry may trigger additional screening. Even if the jewelry does not contain a large metal object or liquid, it can still trigger the metal detector or body scanner. If this happens, you may be subject to additional screening, including a pat-down search.

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Checked Bags: Yes If you are travelling with valuable items such as jewelry, please keep those items with you at all times (do not put them in checked baggage). You can ask the TSA officer to screen you and your valuables in private to maintain your security.

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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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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).

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