What clothes and gear should I bring?
Packing for a mobile safari is simple. We follow FGASA recommendations:
Clothing
- Neutral colours: Khaki, beige, olive. Avoid dark blue and black (tsetse flies).
- Light layers: Cool mornings, warm middays. Fleece and windbreaker.
- Long trousers and sleeves: Sun and insect protection.
- Closed shoes, hat, sunglasses.
Gear
- Sunscreen SPF 50+
- DEET insect repellent (EPA approved)
- Headlamp with red light
- Binoculars (8x25 minimum)
- Camera with spare batteries
- Soft duffel bag (no hard suitcases)