<p>You do not need a safari wardrobe. You need layers, a hat, and less than you think.</p><h2>The list</h2><ul><li>Two pairs of neutral-coloured walking shoes, broken in</li><li>Three pairs of trousers or shorts in khaki, olive, brown or grey</li><li>Four or five tops, mostly long sleeves for the morning drive</li><li>A warm layer: fleece or a merino mid-layer for the 6am game drive</li><li>A wide-brimmed hat with a chin strap</li><li>High-factor sunscreen, and more than you think</li><li>Binoculars, if you would rather not use the lodge&rsquo;s</li><li>A headtorch, a power bank, and a universal plug adapter</li><li>Antimalarial tablets, if your doctor has prescribed them</li><li>Your own refillable water bottle</li></ul><h2>The four people forget</h2><ol><li><strong>Binoculars.</strong> A cheap pair changes the trip more than any other item on this list.</li><li><strong>Cash in small notes.</strong> Park tips, village visits and the market stall where the machine is broken.</li><li><strong>A second pair of shoes.</strong> If the first pair gets wet, you would rather not.</li><li><strong>Your own prescription medicine, in hand luggage.</strong> Not packed in a checked bag that might be delayed by two days.</li></ol>