You’ll need to pack more than khaki shorts and walking boots for a holiday to Africa.
Long-sleeved tops and t-shirts, in neutral colours.
Where to buy: Beige or khaki t-shirts from Amazon, from £2.99.
Loose-fitting trousers and shorts.
Where to buy: Peter Strom Zip Off trousers at Blacks; £20. Youth Insect Blocker Pants at Columbia; £42.
Wide-brimmed hats.
Where to buy: Peter Strom Mini Jungle Ranger at Millets; £10, or Trekmates Kalahari Hat at Safari Quip; £11.99.
A fleece or windproof jacket for the colder mornings.
Where to buy: Choose from a selection at Amazon; from £8.20.
Sunglasses. Make sure they’re UV protected.
Where to buy: Choose from a selection at Sunglasses Shop; from £7.
Sandals for walking around your hotel or lodge.
Where to buy: Flip-flops, clogs and sandals at Crocs; from £14.99.
Walking boots or trainers. Make sure they’re worn in before you leave or they might rub.
Where to buy: Choose from the walking boots at Trekwear; from £14.95.
Swimming costumes, most lodges will have a pool.
Where to buy: Choose from a selection at Amazon; from £2.75, or Speedo; from £11.
Suncream.
Where to buy: Check out our Favourite Children’s Suncream article.
Insect repellent. Opt for natural or low DEET.
Where to buy: Lifesystems natural spray (which uses lemon eucalyptus) at Go Outdoors; from £6.52.
Day bag.
Where to buy: Safari Quip has a selection of rucksacks; from £15.99.
Fixed-focus binoculars (at least two pairs).
Where to buy: Choose from a selection at Amazon; from £15.
Digital camera (sim cards and batteries), consider getting a cheap one for your kids.
Where to buy: A selection at Amazon; from £30.
Top tip: When flying within Africa some of the small airplanes have luggage weight limits of 15kg, and a lot of the lodges will have a laundry service on site – so don’t to over-pack.