What to Wear in Safari
For the woman on the open plain
Safari-inspired resort wear in bold original prints — kaftans, dresses and sets for the trip of a lifetime. Sizes 0-24. Ships from Dallas.
Dawn game drives, dust and warm light, candlelit lodge dinners under the stars. Safari has a reputation for khaki, but it does not have to mean forgetting yourself for a week.
The brief is real: breathable fabrics, freedom to move, and tones that sit in the landscape. But there is enormous room to be the most striking woman at the sundowner. Flowing kaftans and easy separates in earth tones, warm golds, and rich naturals do the daytime work. Then comes the evening at camp, the fire, the long table under the stars — that is when a goddess kaftan turns a safari into the trip people ask you about for years.
The Sicily
The Sicily print captures the warmth of the African plains — earth, terracotta, and gold in a flowing silhouette. It was made for the woman who arrives unhurried, stays a little longer, and is remembered by the whole room. It photographs like the light at the end of a game drive: golden, warm, unforgettable. Wear the Sicily Goddess Kaftan on the morning game drive, then again with sandals for sundowners at camp. One suitcase, many entrances.
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The Game Drive
Mornings and night drives are cool, midday is hot, and the dust is constant. Flowing kaftans and easy separates in earth tones, warm golds, and rich naturals do the work — breathable, comfortable, and beautiful in every photo.
On walking safaris, guides often ask guests to skip bright white, which shows every speck of dust, and very dark blue or black, which can attract tsetse flies. Warm neutrals and grounded prints are both safer and more beautiful in photographs.
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Back at Camp
Between drives, the lodge itself calls for something easy to move in but still put-together — a shirt dress or soft separates that carry you from the pool to a late lunch without a wardrobe change.
Add a layer for dawn and a scarf for sun and dust. Closed shoes for the bush, sandals back at camp.
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Sundowners and Lodge Dinner
The fire, the long table under the stars — this is when a goddess kaftan turns a safari into the trip people ask you about for years. Warm-toned and flowing, it glows by firelight the way it glowed on the drive.
A goddess kaftan or a fluid printed dress in warm tones, gold jewelry, and flat sandals. This is your moment.
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“Safari has a reputation for khaki. It does not have to be forgetting yourself for a week.”
Why Sai Sankoh for Safari
The Safari Packing List
A six-piece capsule covers the whole trip.
“I wore it when I went to visit my dad in Kenya and I wanted to look elegant and presentable. This box kaftan was perfect.”
Safari asks you to be practical and unforgettable in the same breath. I design for the woman who wants breathable, flowing pieces for the dust and heat of a game drive, and something that glows by firelight when the sun goes down. Earth tones, warm gold, a silhouette that moves with you. That is the whole safari wardrobe. Pack light, pack warm color, and let the golden hour do the rest.
Frequently Asked
What do women wear on safari?
Flowing, breathable pieces in earth and bronze tones — comfortable for dawn game drives yet elegant enough for lodge dinners. A flowing kaftan is ideal: cool in the heat, beautiful by firelight.
What colors should you avoid on safari?
Bright white shows dust instantly, and very dark blue and black can attract tsetse flies on walking safaris. Warm neutrals, gold, and grounded prints are the safe and beautiful choice.
Is safari clothing uncomfortable?
It doesn't have to be. Flowing, breathable kaftans and soft trousers keep you cool and covered on a dusty drive while looking elegant — far more comfortable than stiff khaki.
What should women over 40 wear on safari?
Comfortable, flowing, confident pieces in earth tones — kaftans and soft wide-leg trousers. One-size silhouettes flatter every body and age.
Can you wear a dress on safari?
Yes, for camp and sundowners. Game drives call for easy separates or a kaftan and closed shoes; evenings at camp are where a striking dress belongs.
What do you wear to a sundowner?
This is your moment. A goddess kaftan or a fluid printed dress in warm tones, gold jewelry, and flat sandals.
How many outfits do I need for a safari?
A six-piece earth-toned capsule covers game drives, travel days, and lodge dinners for a week from one soft-sided bag.
What fabrics are best for safari?
Breathable, flowing fabrics that move with you and dry fast. A georgette kaftan keeps you cool in the heat and layers for cool mornings.
