Around my neck is a gorgeous neutral scarf from Banana Republic that’s so luxe-looking. Just trust me, it’s worth the investment. To complete the look, I’m wearing a few accessories you’ll be seeing more of in this post…because again, I was only allowed that one duffel bag! I’m wearing my go-to Rag & Bone hat I’ve owned for years. It gets pretty chilly so you definitely want to wear layers as I did above. It’s like you’re getting two jackets for the price of one! Of note, you go on safari early in the morning and during the evening. It’s such a gorgeous, special piece with cargo details and a zip-off bottom so you can wear it long or cropped. And the jacket has remained a heavy hitter since we returned home. This jacket and the Paige pants were my most-worn pieces from this trip. Over the vest, I’m wearing a Veronica Beard cargo jacket that you’ll be seeing throughout the rest of this post. For warmth, I recommend taking a vest like the one I’m wearing above by Patagonia. It has subtle puffed short sleeves, a flattering V-neckline, and button front details. In this look, I styled them with a tan Nation LTD tee. ![]() These pants are one of those pieces you can have in your closet to dress up or down and they look SO chic. They are a 26” inseam, which is perfect for me to wear with boots, sandals, or sneakers. They’re a jogger style with cargo pockets in this gorgeous military green color. Next up, I’m wearing a pair of green Paige pants that you’re going to see A LOT more of in this post. Outfit #2) Green Pants, Tan Tee & Veronica Beard Cargo Jacket If you’re looking for tips on how to find the perfect shorts over 40 and confidently wear them, check out this post. Just make sure it’s a chic and stylish pair of sneakers that are comfortable! I kept the jewelry minimal with a pair of Julie Vos hoops. On my feet, I’m wearing some Golden Goose sneakers, but you can go with a different, more affordable option. The cargo trend is very big right now so all of the pieces in this post will be great for your spring/summer wardrobe. These shorts have a high waist (12.25”), pleating details on the front, a wider A-line leg style (a must for flattering shorts!), and cool cargo-style details. I’ve styled this top with denim shorts and jeans but for this look, I’m wearing a pair of super chic green shorts by DL1961. ![]() It’s 100% cotton so it keeps you cool, but you get that arm coverage with the long sleeves. This first outfit is one I’d wear for spring/summer even at home…no Africa trip necessary! I’m wearing a pretty white eyelet top by Velvet. Keep scrolling to see how I wore each of the pieces I have in the list above, some stylish safari outfits, and more details on our trip. Make sure that all toiletries, skincare, and makeup are travel sized to cut down on the amount of space you use in your bag.I don’t think you need serious outdoorsy gear for this trip. If you look up other packing lists, you’ll see lots of specific gear to pack vs.This list is for anyone traveling during dry season and into fall.That is by design as it’s suggested you wear earth tones on safari. You’ll see below that I went with greens, tans, and whites. To make packing easier, stick to a color story.Which is why you’ll see that reflected in the list above, but you’ll see two maxis below. I packed two long dresses and wish I had packed one short and one long instead.I mostly wore one jacket (you’ll see below). To minimize, you could bring only one pair of shorts and only one jacket.Most camps do laundry for you daily (for free) so you only need to pack minimal socks and undies. ![]() This was maybe one of my greatest packing challenges yet! But I wasn’t ready to give up on my chic African safari outfits…and from what you’ll see from the outfits below, I still got some stylish looks to fit in that duffel! Depending on your specific trip, you might want to pack differently, but if you’re headed to Africa during the dry season, the packing list above will be super helpful. duffel bag because of the plane’s weight restrictions. Then… I found out I could only bring one 40-lb. My inspiration was Meryl Streep’s character in Out Of Africa or Julia Schlaepfer’s character in the show, 1923. When we first started planning the trip, I had this clear vision of what I wanted to look like.
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