Page Updated: Sept 2023
Women's safari pants include a range of capris and convertibles. Most are lightweight, wrinkle-resistant and some come with insect repellent and sun screen...all ideal features for an African safari, whether you are hunting or game viewing.
Though worn before for war work, women wearing trousers or pants for adventurous or sporting activities only really became generally acceptable in the 1930s when the pioneer aviatrixes such as Amelia Earhart, Amy Johnson and Beryl Markham were photographed wearing split skirts, jodphur style trousers or overalls. Photographs of Hollywood stars wearing trousers, such as Katherine Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich, meant pants were here to stay in an active woman's wardrobe.
The features of good women's safari pants and shorts are much the same as for men. However, if you are not hunting or walking in the African bush, your choice of colour is not too important.
Cargo and other khaki pants can be a bit fiddly to fit if you have a less than perfect figure.
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***NEW*** These straight-leg ankle pants make a perfect option for travel. The ponte knit fabric stretches so they always retain their and the Outsmart technology controls odours for extended wear between laundering. They are finished with hidden zip back pockets and slant front pockets. Buy Now
These chino straight-Leg ankle pants are prewashed for softness and the stretch twill allows easy movement. The L-shaped pockets lie flat and the rear pockets are big enough to fit your phone. You can roll the leg for a more casual look. Buy Now
***NEW*** These high-rise skinny jeans stretch for full movement, maintain their shape and are breathable for comfort. There are low-profile front pockets and the high-rise waist is slightly higher in the back for good coverage. Buy Now
These pants have a shell made from tough cotton with stretch for mobility. The front is reinforced with rugged cotton canvas for thorn protection. They have a classic fit, mid rise, reinforced back welt pocket openings, metal shank button closure and strong double-stitch construction all over. Buy Now
These pull-on pants are made of a pre-washed Tencel/cotton blend. They come with a bit of stretch which makes them ideal for walking and travelling. The stretch waist offers unrestricted comfort. Buy Now
***NEW*** These women's safari are made of quick-drying stretch-woven fabric with built-in UPF 50+ sun protection. They have zip-off legs to convert to shorts and an adjustable waistband. There are two side pockets, two thigh pockets and one back pocket with zipper which can store your items easily. Buy Now
These women's pants have just a bit of spandex for stretch and an elastic-back drawstring waist. The naturally breathable blend of Tencel and cotton feels soft and comfortable. They are finished with patch pockets on front and back. Buy Now
These four-way stretch nylon straight-leg pants have a gusseted crotch panel and articulated knees to allow for a full range of motion. The stretch waistband pulls moisture away from the skin to the surface of the fabric so it dries faster. They offer maximum UPF 50+ sun protection, even when wet and come with plenty of pockets - two front, one zip pocket on leg, and two back pockets. Buy Now
These wide-leg cropped pants are made of a Tencel/cotton blend with a bit of stretch for unrestricted comfort. Buy Now
These straight-leg ankle pants are made of quick-dry four-way stretch ripstop fabric which offers a full range of movement. They come with a comfort stretch waistband and two hidden inseam zip pockets and two back welt pockets for small essentials. Buy Now