What is Dress?
A dress is a garment traditionally worn by women or girls consisting of a skirt with an attached bodice. It consists of a top piece that covers the torso and hangs down over the legs.
A dress can be any one-piece garment containing a skirt of any length, and can be formal or casual.
How To Dress In Uganda
Casual, comfortable clothes are the key. Dress down rather than up here. Short, tight or revealing clothes should be avoided.
And our advice would be to avoid wearing shorts – most Ugandan women would not wear these; they wear skirts or dresses that usually cover the knees.
What should I wear in Uganda?
T-shirts.
Shorts.
Jeans or safari trousers for evenings and cooler days.
A jacket and sweater are recommended for early morning and evening game drives
Lightweight water-proof jacket
Sturdy trousers
Rain hat
Swim and beachwear while at camp
Comfortable walking shoes
Strong waterproof walking boots (comfortable for going upsteep hills). Pants should be tucked into socks and boots while trekking.
Sun block, sunglasses, hat, moisturizer and lip-salve are all essentials
Strong insect repellent
Binoculars and camera equipment
Small backpack to carry water and a packed lunch
What not to wear in Uganda?
Khaki, green, beige and neutral colours (dark blue and black clothing should be avoided, as it attracts Tsetse flies) Shirts with long sleeves (even in summer, as protection from the sun, mosquitoes and Tsetse flies) T-shirts. Shorts.