clothing for south africa 9/30/12 to 10/13/12

kingie

Can we get some advise as to the clothing during the spring in south africa?
our trip is from 9/30/12 to 10/13/12. Elegant South Africa tour.

Tauck Emily

Hello kingie,

The temperature in South Africa in September and October is typically around the mid 70s to low 90s. You can also check www.weather.com for up to date weather forecasts.

This is a casual tour. Comfortable and casual clothing is recommended while on this itinerary. For daytime and evening wear, including the Welcome and Farewell receptions and dinners, casual dress is recommended. Formal attire is not required. Generally, during the day, lightweight cotton shirts, skirts, pants, and shorts are sufficient. A light jacket, fleece, or windbreaker, as well as layers of clothing are suggested, for cooler temperatures during early morning game drives and evenings. While on safari it is recommended you wear natural earth-colored clothing, such as khakis, tans, browns, and greens, as well as comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. It is also a good idea to bring a swimsuit, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and lip protection. Game drives can be dusty, so wear something that can be washed while on tour. Dry cleaning service is not available; however, the hotels and lodges we stay in throughout the safari portion of our itinerary, have valet laundry and pressing available for an additional charge.

We also suggest bringing a good pair of binoculars to optimize your wildlife viewing.

Hope this helps,
Emily