Top style tips for Tanzania Casual, comfortable clothes are the key when travelling in Tanzania. During the day it is hot so our advice is to pack lightweight layers in natural fabrics such as linen, bamboo and cotton that will keep you cool and are easier to wash and dry. For safari we suggest keeping to light colours, but not white – it will get dirty and dusty very quickly. It is very important to note that camouflage or military clothing is not permitted. Avoid blue or black clothing too – the tsetse flies are drawn to these colours, and their bite can give you African Sleeping Sickness. If you are on safari, the idea is to relax and enjoy your time under the African sky, and listen to the calls of the wild all around you! Dinner dress is therefore casual and comfortable. Nighttime and early morning game drives can be cold, so pack a warm hat, scarf, gloves and a fleece or jacket. Don’t forget a safari hat to protect you from the sun. Wear plenty of sunscreen (we love the Riemann P20 range for 10 hour protection) and sunglasses, and remember your insect/mosquito repellent. It would be … Continue reading What to Wear in Tanzania