What to Pack for Zambia

Generally, casual comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year in Zambia.

The most practical items to pack for safari are:

• Khaki, brown, green and beige colours
• Light cotton tops and cotton trousers
• Shirts with long sleeves (even in summer, they will protect you from the sun and from mosquitoes)
• T-shirts
• Shorts or a light skirt
• Jeans or safari trousers for evenings and cooler days
• Sweater or fleece
• Heavy jacket for game drives (especially during the winter months)
• Socks
• Comfortable walking shoes/boots
• Sun block, sunglasses and insect repellent are essential
• Hat
• Torch (when staying at bush camps)
• Swimsuit as some lodges have a plunge pool
• Light, compact raincoat during the rainy months

Layers are most practical for the fluctuating day/night temperatures of Zambia. Dull and/or neutral colours are more suitable for safari, white is not practical. It is best to pack hardy, durable clothing.

If you are travelling with an organised safari, it is important to check what your weight limit is. Generally you will need to restrict your luggage to 10-12 kg (packed in a soft bag) plus a reasonable amount of camera equipment.

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