What to wear on safari

When is the Mosquito Season in Kenya? Mosquito season in Kenya is most noticeable during and just after the rainy periods. This is from April to June and again in November.  Gut reaction - I am going to ignore those months? Reality -- that is a massive mistake as, mosquitos are far less of an issue on safari than most first-time travellers expect, especially in dry regions like Samburu and the northern conservancies

What are the best walking boots for the Green Season in Kenya? The best walking boots for the Green or Mixed Season in Kenya are not princess leather style boots. They will get ruined. Or riding boots, they are too clunky. Here is a picture of my boots that I wore on my last Safari.

The Insect Myth Buster! Mosquitos and mud will ruin your safari in May and June? Let me be honest with you. In April and May, Samburu. Where we will be in Kenya on Safari is dry. Also, the lack of excess water, compared to the coast, means that mosquitoes are surprisingly minimal. In fact, I went on Safari in Samburu, and never even saw one mosquito!

The Safari I Turned Pretty? Or the Summer I Turned Pretty? Yes. My daughter introduced me to The Summer I Turned Pretty, and I immediately read the book. Then fell in love with the series. I related to the show, because I used to be a swimmer and every summer we would go to California for summer. I had my first kiss in Lake Tahoe!

So, you are contemplating a Safari in 2026, and before you go, you need to know about the safari outfits you can use from your own wardrobe or what to buy. I will make it easy for you! I have created simple outfits that can be worn on and off Safari. They are both timeless and versatile, making them easy to style. I bought them all from Zara or H&M (Shoes are Crocs), and that is it - you are ready to go!

The safari outfits shown here are part of a wider philosophy of ethical and thoughtful travel. Safari style doesn’t need to be excessive or wasteful. A small, well-chosen wardrobe is more sustainable and far more practical. Many women who travel on ethical safaris value:

What to wear on safari for women over 50. Chic, yet comfortable. Simple top from Zara and Cargo skirt made chic with locally sourced African Jewellery Why Safari fashion changes after 50 When I hit 50, I started to care more about comfort. The days that I could just "wing it," were gone. I no longer wanted to sleep on a friend's sofa. Now, I prefer my own room and my own space. I realised that when I hit 50, my priorities changed. I put my own comfort first. This is me on Saf