Page Updated: Sept 2022
Women's safari vests are ideal garments to wear for African hunting, travel and sight-seeing trips. It is an easy layer to add to your safari outfit, fitting over your shirt or under a jacket. With the right number and configuration of pockets, you might even be able to leave your handbag behind when you go walking in the bush.
Being originally an item of men's clothing, some women may think a safari vest won't suit them or fit properly, especially if they have larger busts, tummies or hips.
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This stretch cotton canvas vest has just the right amount of give and comes with three pockets, giving you lots of options for storing essentials. You can personalize the fit with the drawstring waist. It is finished with a zip front and snap-shut placket. Buy Now
This women's shooting vest has snap adjustments on the waist for a comfortable fit. There is a mesh back panel for ventilation and reduced weight. It is finished with faux suede trim on yoke and shell pockets. It has a two-way front zipper and the recoil pad can be easily transferred to either right or left shoulder pocket. Buy Now
The lightweight FlyQ Lite vest has an advanced travel pocket system. It features a pocket for gadgets with a clear panel that is compatible with touch screens, a microfleece-lined glasses pocket, a key clip and a pocket specifically for a water bottle. Buy Now
This safari vest comes with chest and side pockets, adjustable drawstrings at the waist and hem, removable hood and snap placket over zip closure. Buy Now
This fleece vest is made from recycled polyester and comes with zippers on the front and two side pockets. It is finished with princess seams and a hi-low hem. Buy Now
***NEW*** This fleece vest is perfect for cool safari mornings. It has a smooth stretch cotton lining and three zip pockets to keep small essentials secure. Buy Now
This vest is useful for chilly safari mornings. It has a zip closure and storm flap with snap patch pockets, adjustable back tabs at the waist for a just-right fit and fabric binding along the armholes and hem. Buy Now