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The best men's safari jackets for outgoing, explorative style

A jacket for explorers and fashion-forward wardrobes alike, the safari jacket is back. A pin-up of utilitarian style, the safari jacket has been highlighted in designer collections and high-street stores alike of late. Here's GQ 's pick of the best safari jackets out there

When it comes to the origins of the safari jacket, the clue is in the name. With its roots in the military, the style was adopted throughout the 20th century to suit wranglers, conservationists, and prairie keepers alike thanks to its lightweight and highly-practical design. Similar in length to the chore jacket but imbued with military motifs, the humble safari jacket is raising more eyebrows than ever as utilitarian styles continue to gain popularity. Put simply, this multi-functional silhouette is no longer reserved for the likes of Nigel Thornberry.

Gaining celeb supporters in the shape of Ernest Hemingway, Charles and Diana during their visit to Uluru, as well as our beloved James Bond (see Roger Moore swanning around in a beige safari jacket in The Man With The Golden Gun ), the safari jacket has a well-established and historic allure. More recently, however, the style has been deployed on the scorched sands of Fashion Weeks, stalking down runways at Fendi, Louis Vuitton, and Dior AW22, where predators lurk in the form of judgy editors, opinionated acquaintances, and savage Instagram comments. 

And so, since cargo pants have seen a recent resurgence, it makes sense that its top-half cousin is also growing in the public consciousness. And with warmer months just around the corner in Britain, never has there been a better time to bridge this transitional period with a highly practical and moreover classy safari jacket. From Hackett to Louis Vuitton, here are our top picks.

Turnbull & Asser

This khaki green jacket by Turnbull & Asser is made from a lightweight, yet durable natural material blend of one-third linen and two-thirds cotton, making it a perfect springtime jacket. Formality is attended by the pleated lines that guide the shape, plus, the buttoned pockets that stand proud. We especially love the almost gable-like curve that decorates the chest pocket flaps. It’s that sort of attention to detail that makes this piece irresistible.

This Nanushka safari jacket is fresh as can be. The boxy shape drapes with a lax elegance. Pair that with the hidden poppers, the roomy four-pockets, the drawstring waist cinch and you have a seriously versatile silhouette. And as if that weren't enough, the 100 per cent beige cotton-twill outer construction has a luxurious sheen to it and is guaranteed to last a long, long time.

The beauty of modern fashion is in its creativity. The traditional safari jacket is present here in its spacious pleated pockets, short lapel, dark and rich buttons, and wrap-around belt tie. However, the introduction of a cream-toned corduroy just points in a modern, stylish, and more playful direction. A safari jacket that doesn’t take itself too seriously – big win.

Brunello Cucinelli

Brunello Cucinelli brings a minimalist frame to the safari jacket and constructs it from a sumptuous suede material. The pockets are slimmed down, making them more suitable for urban wear, whilst the cinched waist is complementary to the natural lines of your body. In short, this jacket blends practicality and modernity with panache.

Louis Vuitton

For a couture approach, Louis Vuitton injects a healthy dose of fashionable sensibility to the humble safari jacket. Notice the clean-cut silhouette, the linear pockets and construction lines through the arms and back, but also, the jacket has a little trick up its sleeve – it’s reversible. While the front side has a soft blue shade, the reverse side brings some swagger with a purple and black pattern. It’s 99 per cent wool constructed (breathable, biodegradable, flame-retardant and water wicking) and is infused with 1 per cent silk for a final comforting, luxurious touch.

Stone Island

While a conventional wrangler or conservationist might chuckle at the thought of wearing a pastel pink jacket, for the less safari-inclined, this is a stylish piece of kit. The military-style Stone Island badge attached to the left arm, combined with the technical quick-drying fabric and bulky pockets root this firmly in the utilitarian camp, just with a bit more verve, that’s all.

This field jacket comes in the traditional warm hues of burnt orange reminiscent of the sandy earth of a desert. The jacket features formal epaulettes, nodding to the military heritage of the silhouette, and comes with a drawstring tightening through the waist and hem to achieve a bespoke fit for the wearer.

The khaki green of this Aspesi jacket, in tandem with the large chest pockets and the proud epaulettes on the shoulders, make no mistake about its military-cum-safari inspiration. Note the lightweight cotton-canvas construction in a bulky shape, making it easy to move around in and of a highly durable nature. Most of all: it looks chic as can be.

MP Massimo Piombo

This MP Massimo Piombo piece channels safari-lite. It has trimmed the fat off the traditionally large pockets, favouring pockets that look ripe for slim digital devices and contactless credit cards. The cotton-drill material, small epaulettes and zip-stored hood mean that this jacket still ticks all the same safari boxes, plus, the “Tobacco” hue means you’d still merge with a dusty, sandy backdrop if you so which.

Umit Benan B+

This gorgeous Umit Benan B+ jacket adheres to all the safari jacket tropes. From the pomp of the epaulettes to the sculpting of the belted waist, to the maximal pockets, and the pleated backside. That stricture makes it a thing of beauty. Its brown linen construction is lightweight, breathable, and of more sustainable natural materials, which then combines with sumptuous cream-brown buttons. It has poise, style and frankly, is fabulous.

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Like chinos before them, the safari jacket was first designed for British soldiers in the Raj. Those times are long gone, but this stylish jacket has remained a firm favourite. Thanks to its multiple handy pockets and shoulder epaulettes, the safari jacket is perfect for urban wear, whatever the weather. Whether on safari or deep in the urban jungle, there’s nothing better! Show more

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You should pack a men's outdoor & safari jacket or outdoor & safari fleece for all outdoor adventures.Also take a waterproof layer if travelling over the time of the African rains - of if you live in an area where it just loves to rain. Make no bones about it, it gets cold on safari. African winters, open Land Rovers, early mornings and late evenings, land-locked countries and high altitudes all contribute to the mix. For the winter, definitely opt for a long sleeve safari jacket or safari fleece and, for the summer, either a long-sleeve or a gilet jacket or fleece.

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Men's Safari Jackets & Fleeces Read our Men's Safari Jackets & Fleeces Advice Guide

• You absolutely do need a men's safari jacket or men's safari fleece on any safari - whether you opt for a long-sleeved safari fleece or jacket or a safari fleece vest - as it does get cold on safari.
• The reasons for the cold include: African winters, wind chill on safaris in open 4x4s (dipping into valleys and drainage lines also adds an extra bite of cold), early morning starts and late evening finishes for safari activities, land-locked countries, and many safari areas being high above sea level. The Maasai Mara & Serengeti (and most of East Africa) are the height of some ski resorts at 1,400 meters above sea level. Botswana, parts of Zambia, and Namibia are also more or less 1,000 meters above sea level.
• Think of the safari experience as a desert trip where it starts off cold in the mornings and becomes cold again in the evenings, but heating up by midday to warm or hot. Keep in mind that the hotter the temperatures are at midday, the earlier you will go on safari, which means the cooler it will be. Again, you should definitely pack a men's safari fleece or men's safari jacket for your safari. We have given this advice to clients who have ignored it and returned from an October safari in Botswana to tell us that, yes, they did indeed get cold despite the midday heat.
• For the African winter, opt for a long-sleeved safari jacket or safari fleece and, for the summer, either a safari vest jacket or fleece, but then wear a long-sleeved safari shirt underneath so that the sleeves help to keep you warm.
• Colour is still key when choosing the correct safari fleece or safari jacket. Opt for neutral shades such as khaki, green, or brown.
• For safari travel over the rainy season, pack a high quality, waterproof safari jacket which is proven to actually work. For East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda), the rains generally occur in two parts: the longer monsoon in April and May and then the shorter rains around November. Higher safari areas such as the Ngorongoro Crater catch the wind from the sea and it may rain at any time of the year. Southern Tanzania differs from this and is similar to the rainy season in Zambia, Botswana, and northern Mozambique - and falls between late November and late March, often extending into April. As a general rule, if one had to ask "when is Africa always dry?" - the answer would be May to October, with regional rains still possible in some parts. Please also note that the South African rainy season is split down the middle of the country, with the east receiving rain through summer and the west a winter rainfall area. That winter rainfall can push through in cold fronts to the east of the country too.
• Having lived in Africa through the rains we are also able to advise that the daytime temperature goes from very hot before the rains start, to much cooler once the rains have settled in. The difference may be as much as 10 to 15 degrees celsius below the average temperatures and so again we advise that a fleece or jacket is packed to keep you warm.

Number of men's safari jackets or safari fleeces to pack for your safari: 1 x safari fleece or jacket; 1 x waterproof safari jacket should you be travelling over the rainy season.

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