Cathy--interesting. Our safari trip was with Wilderness Safaris and it was in 2005, so a few years ago, but they definitely DID weigh bags, INCLUDING camera equipment and everything and it had to be under a certain limit, which is certainly less than what you posted, can't remember the exact amount. Our transfers were mostly on Cessnas, so that could well be the difference. They also weighed US. We wore safari colored clothes and tennis shoes throughout our time in Botswana, as did everyone else. We also needed hats, as the Wilderness vehicles did not have tops on them. Regardless, it is an amazing trip!