Women's Safari Scarves

Page Updated: Feb 2025

A large cotton scarf, bandana or neckerchief is very useful to wear for absorbing sweat around your neck and wiping your face. The insect repellent scarves are great for keeping mosquitoes away but do not repel tsetse flies.

A scarf also makes an emergency bandage or sling. Women's safari scarves may also be tied as a head band to keep your hair under control or as a head covering against dust and wind.

A warmer scarf or neck gaiter may be necessary for cold mornings.

Some Women's Safari Scarves

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This long and lightweight scarf is made of polyester/cotton and acts as a functional shield against bothersome insects. The fabric is impregnated with odourless permethrin which is proven to repel mosquitoes, ants, flies, ticks and other insects. Buy Now

Hadley Wren Women's Lightweight Summer Insect Shield Scarf, Brown Branches and Leaves, One Size

This paisley bandana is made from comfortable, durable and lightweight cotton fabric. It is multifunctional so can be used as a washcloth, scarf, head covering, headband and much more. Buy Now

This cooling towel is big enough to wear as a bandana or head cover. It chills instantly with hyper-evaporative breathable mesh material which is activated by simply soaking, wringing out and snapping it. Re-wet to reactivate it. Buy Now

Alfamo Cooling Towels 5 Pack Bulk, Assorted Colors, S, Ice Towel, Soft Breathable Chilly Towel, Microfiber Towel for Yoga Sport Running Gym Workout Camping Fitness Workout & More Activities

Women's Safari Kikoys

Rather larger than a scarf, these traditional Kenyan garments are a brilliant addition to your safari wardrobe. Like sarongs, they are perfect for wrapping round as a skirt in the evenings, as an oversized scarf or head cover, as a beach wrap, as a picnic tablecloth, as a towel...or whatever you fancy.

These kikoys are all 100% cotton, made in Kenya, measure 60" x 40" with braided ends and come in a multitude of colours. Buy Now

This kikoy is great as a beach wrap, a scarf or a throw. Dyed cotton yarn of different colors are woven to create a complex color pattern, in the traditional manner of kikoy weaving. Buy Now