When packing for a safari trip you need to think carefully about what clothing you are going to take with you. Depending on where in South Africa you are going and what time of year will help you decide what clothing to pack.

You ideally want to wear layers of clothing allowing you to remove them and add them as you get too warm or too cool. You should also ensure that you avoid wearing bright colours as you want to try and blend in with your surroundings as much as possible and so not to scare off the wildlife.

Always be sure to take plenty of sun cream no matter what time or year you go as the sun can be quite fierce and if you are out all day it is easy to get burnt without really realising it until it is too late. A decent sun hat or cap is essential to cover your head during the hottest times. Being exposed to the heat for too long can make you feel very unwell and result in sun stroke. This is a serious condition which can make you ill and may mean you have to abandon the rest of your trip.  Taking a thin water proof jacket is a good idea during the summer months in South Africa when rainfall is high and it can often be quite torrential.