What shoes to wear on an African 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.



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In towns or areas the surfaces may be uneven, but sports shoes should be fine. Sometimes people will stand on the seats to pop out the roof, so take take clean socks, and perhaps shoes that are easy to slip on and off, as you can't stand on the seats with your shoes.

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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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Closed shoes (again, comfortable) - for walking in the bush or in wet conditions. You don't need Doc Martens or army boots, just worn-in, comfortable, and sensible footwear. Leave the platforms and high-heels at home. Open shoes - lightweight, slip-on shoes for around camp and at the pool and beach.

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What NOT to Wear on Safari. Dark colours attract Tsetse flies, so stay away from dark blue or black clothing – they have a painful bite! Now that you know what to wear, make sure you know how to pack. Most safari operators will ask that you only bring one suitcase, one overnight duffle bag, and one day pack.

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You don't need to bring a large variety of shoes on your safari in Africa. Just a pair of casual dress shoes and a pair of hiking boots will do. To give your feet a respite from the boots, add a pair of sandals.

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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.

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It can get quite chilly during the evenings on safari, which is why we recommend always taking a warmer layer on safari. Take your fleece, jacket, and beanie or scarf along with you to dinner and stay snug and warm as you tell safari stories next to the fire.

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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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If you are actually camping, Crocs or similar shoes are another good choice because you can wear socks with them and they slip on and off easily. Men should also have a smart pair of shoes for the lodge.

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Main bags for safari The key restriction is that, on safari, bags must be strictly soft sided bags only, no wheels or frames (don't worry about not having wheels as there are trolleys at airports and someone to carry your bag to your room or tent in the safari camp).

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What to wear on a safari in a nutshell:
  1. Choose neutral colors like beige, tan or khaki.
  2. Avoid wearing red (it may scare the animals) and blue or black (they both attract the Tse-Tse flies).
  3. Also, avoid patterns like leopard or camouflage.
  4. Wear natural fabrics like cotton and linen.


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Sandals or Birkenstocks When the end of the day rolls around, and you need to give your feet a break, a pair of sandals, Birkenstocks, or thongs will offer your toes and heels a much-needed airing out.

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