If you’ve ever googled ‘what to wear on a safari’, you’ll come across many photos of both men and women, dressed head to toe in beige and khaki colors, donning safari hats, and with binoculars slung around their necks. They all look like they had signed up for some Indiana Jones digging expedition. In reality, they’re following the footsteps of Robert Redford and Meryl Streep in ‘Out of Africa’ (a pre-safari must watch) and opting for a recommended wardrobe to wear during an incredible African safari.

Due to the location and nature of Africa, you’ll need to pack certain items for your trip. Visitors who take bush flights from Nairobi to Maasai Mara are often limited to 15 KGs in total, including hand luggage. So safari travelers will have to forfeit the luxury of wardrobe choice.  

Here’s a list of what you should pack and what you can leave behind.