One month from today we’re heading to the Masai Mara in Kenya for our first Safari. I remember watching The Lion King when I was just a little girl and being completely captivated. The opening scene where all the animals come together at Pride Rock for the reveal of baby Simba gives me goosebumps to this day. And I would be lying if I didn’t admit our upcoming trip to the Mara still doesn’t feel real. Going on Safari has always felt a little bit out of reach, and it wasn’t until doing some pretty serious research that all the pieces fell into place. Which just goes to show that nothing is impossible if you really put your mind to it!
The Mara has a pretty temperate climate, with September falling at the end of the dry “winter” season. Early morning game drives begin a bit chilly and quickly warm up with the arrival of the sun. Daytime sees temperature suitable for shorts and even a swim or sun lounging in your time between game drives. And once the sun sets and night falls over the savanna, a bit of a chill returns to the air. Easy natural fabrics in neutral colors work great for layering during the day. And I love a good midi wrap dress with sleeves for temperatures that aren’t quite warm but aren’t quite cold either—perfect for enjoying those iconic safari sundowner cocktails.
EARLY GAME DRIVE IN HOPES TO SPOT THE BIG FIVE
White Corset Top (similar) | Aritzia
Oversized Chinos (similar) | Mango
Button Front Tank Top (similar) | Reformation
Ruffle One Shoulder Top | Isabel Marant
Tie Front Chinos | Zara
Black Flats | Solillas
Khaki Shorts | Isabel Marant Etoile (similar)
Black Star Bandana | Madewell
Silk Tie Top | Realisation Par
White Buttondown | H&M
Green Paperbag Pants | Current Elliott
Scarf | Mango
Tan Leather Slides | Palmaira de Menorca
RELAXING AROUND CAMP BETWEEN DRIVES WITH A GOOD BOOK
Striped Linen Pants + White Linen Top (first picture) | Faithfull Tomas Pant and Suns Out Top
Woven Slides | St. Agni
Black Sandals | Posse
Striped Linen Pants | Mango (similar)
Straw Panama Hat | Lack of Color
Black Swimsuit | Marysia top and bottom
White Linen Shirt | Mango
SUNDOWNER COCKTAILS OVERLOOKING THE SAVANNA AT DUSK
Polka Dot Dress | Realisation Par (similar here) (and here)
Linen Dress | Reformation
Tan Slides | Saint Laurent (similar here)
Tortoise Hoops | J. Crew
Bag | Simon Miller (similar here)
Red Tassel Earrings | Mango
