This is very important as you do not want to find yourself underdressed or over dressed. You do not also want to carry a lot of unnecessary luggage. There are many factors to consider when choosing the dress code for the safari. To start with, you must consider the seasons in Africa. Normally, there is the cold, the rainy and the sunny seasons. If you are planning to make your trip during the sunny season, carry a lot of light clothes. If it is rainy be assured that a lot of mud will accompany you on the trip, therefore, carry warm gear and preferably darker colors.
Which part of Africa are you planning to visit? Is it the coastland or the game reserves? The coastal region is very hot and humid and the game reserves are mostly very cold at night and on the mornings. If you are planning to visit both, allocate enough clothes for both weather conditions. If you do not have an idea of the weather patterns of a particular place, consult your tour guide in Africa.
Another very important aspect to consider is the culture of the specific place you want to visit. Though most Africans have embraced western culture and dressing, some villages are still clinging on to there culture. Some dress codes can be revoking to them. You do not want to be a source of shame and embarrassment to the people you have gone to visit. You can also consider dressing as the people around that place do. This will help you understand and appreciate there culture even more.