Packing for Safari

Understanding how to pack is more than just about saving space in your suitcase. It’s also about packing multiple outfits for a long holiday without repeating looks and always looking stylish. The last hassle you want on safari is mismatched items and wasting brainpower to bring an outfit together.

Here’s how I build my safari wardrobe so it’s effortlessly stylish yet functional.

I usually choose four to five colours that complement one another. My favourite safari-friendly shades include:

Keep it light. The idea is to blend in with the natural surroundings.

Once I have my colour scheme, I pack every item in various shades for two reasons:

Pack three to four pairs of trousers in your colour palette. With the palette above, I’ll have white, beige, khaki, and black trousers, for example.

Then, do the same for short-sleeved and long-sleeved shirts.

Now that I have my foundational safari wardrobe, I add a few blouses and dressy button-ups. I play around with textiles as well. Some are French linen, others are silk or even modal. To avoid creasing, I roll my button-up shirts with tissue paper to prevent pressure lines.

Additional Tips

For special candle-lit dinners or sundowners, I always pack a fashionable dress or a one-piece jumper that still fits my core colour scheme. The photos look more glamorous. You’ll never regret looking stylish, but you’ll always regret not looking polished.

I usually pack three pairs of shoes.

Don’t forget dust bags for your shoes!

Packing for a safari is not about taking more but all about curating your outfits better. All you need is a base colour scheme, layers, and a statement piece. You’ll be stylishly ready for every moment.

There’s ample space to unwind and lounge around at Chitwa Chitwa. With laundry included, all you need to do is arrive. We take care of the rest.