Safari Shirts

Page Updated: Sept 2022

The choice of the right safari shirts for an African hunt is quite important as they, along with your safari pants, are what you will wear every day of your hunt. You will need to think about durability, comfort and the other features you might find useful like pockets, cartridge loops and shooting shoulder pads.

Choosing A Good Safari Shirt

Get the size and fit right so the shirt is comfortable for many hours of wear.
Choose a shirt made of natural or hi-tech fabric that will wick moisture away and will be quiet when wearing it while stalking.
You might want additional cooling features like vents and mesh.
Long sleeves with button loops for rolling them up are preferable - rolled down for warmth, protection against sunburn and insect bites, rolled up when hot.
Pockets - better to have button closure rather than velcro which can be noisy.
Other optional features - cartridge loops, shoulder padding for shooting.
Khaki, green, brown colours rather than white or any bright colour.
Insect repellent Permethrin-impregnated fabric will generally repel ticks and other insects but does not work on tsetse flies.

Recommended Safari Shirts For Men

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***NEW*** This shirt is made of breathable and ripstop fabric which is quick-drying, moisture-wicking. It comes with mesh ventilation at the back and shoulders, 2 front button pockets and 2 zipper pockets, plus loop and button to easily convert into short sleeves. Buy Now

This shooting shirt is made from a blend of natural and synthetic fibers, offering the comfort of cotton with moisture-wicking, quick-drying performance and a UPF rating of 50+. Mesh inserts and the vented back yoke allow for air circulation in high heat, with a fit designed for perfect shooting mobility. Buy Now

Short-Sleeved version of this shirt

Great for cool mornings, this hunting pullover will give you the extra layer you need. When the day warms up, it packs down small enough to fit in a vest pocket or pack. It sheds moisture and the tightly woven, yet highly breathable double-weave fabric resists punctures. There is ample stretch in both the body and side panels. A low-profile, welded-stretch chest pocket holds small valuables safely and stretchy contour cuffs provide extra protection from the elements and brush. Buy Now

This zipneck, long-sleeved T-shirt offers enhanced neck protection and the ability to manage heat release. The super-soft fabric is a blend of wicking cotton and fast-drying polyester. This gives the fabric superior moisture management performance that is will never wash out and is good for the life of the shirt. Odour-blocking technology helps keep you fresh even after long days in the bush. Buy Now

This long-sleeved shirt is made with a blend of linen and cotton in a two-ply fabric. It comes with two patch pockets with button closures, two-button adjustable cuffs and Western-style yoke. Buy Now

This classic trail shirt for men in short sleeves comes with functional shoulder straps and is perfect for an African safari. Two chest pockets with button-down flaps carry essential gear and the epaulettes prevent a camera or canteen from slipping off your shoulder. It comes with a button-down collar, double-layered back yoke for extra sun protection, two back tucks for extra shoulder swing. The shirt is double-stitched throughout for durability, has generous sizing and long tails that stay tucked in. Buy Now

This shirt is constructed from lightweight, quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant fabric with abrasion-resistant properties. UPF 30 fabric blocks harmful ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B rays. The spread collar is designed to flip up for increased sun protection. Full-button front closure, long sleeves with snap tab roll up and flap chest pocket with a loop to secure sunglasses when not in use. Buy Now

This V-neck long-sleeve T-shirt is constructed of a comfortable, soft, slub cotton jersey. Buy Now

This rugged long-sleeved shirt has a thin polymer-based coating on the fabric which wears away gradually through washing and wear, especially at the seams. It has a spread collar, two patch pockets with button-through flaps, two-button adjustable cuffs and a back center pleat with locker loop. Buy Now

This sun hoodie is made of lightweight Polartec fabric for use in tropical sun and heat. The fabric spreads moisture quickly over a large area to provide rapid evaporation and enhanced cooling. It also comes with the highest-rated UPF 50+ for maximum sun protection and odour control for extended wear. It is finished with a concealed zippered pocket in the side seam, a stitch-free hem, and integrated thumbhole in the sleeves for back-of-hand sun protection. Buy Now

This Wrangler shirt is made of 100% cotton and comes with button closure and cuffs, 2 button chest pockets and chambray back neck lining. Buy Now

***NEW*** This cotton polo shirt is quick drying and controls odours for more wears and less washing. It offers UPF 50+ sun protection protects from harmful rays and can be worn tucked in, or not. Underarm gussets allow freedom of movement and a utility loop on chest is ideal for sunglasses. Buy Now

This rugged bush shirt is made of a blend of linen, cotton and silk. Linen is naturally cooling, moisture-wicking with breathable properties, the cotton and silk provides comfort and smoothness It comes with pleated pockets with button-through flap pockets, gusseted sleeves and two-button adjustable cuffs. Buy Now

This Columbia Silver Ridge shirt features a soft, quiet fabric with long convertible sleeves with tab keepers and double flap chest pockets. It has Omni-Wick Advanced Evaporation, Omni-Shade UPF 50 sun protection and a sun protection collar. Buy Now