Exclusive! Lupita Nyong’o’s Stylist Micaela Erlanger Shares Her Kenya Photo Album Inline

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    1/18

    The colors of African fabrics are so vibrant and inspiring, I loved exploring the city and shopping for beautiful prints.

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    2/18

    Jet-setting to the Maasai Mara, where the animal kingdom awaits!

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    3/18

    I am off to AFRICA! Let the adventures begin.

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    4/18

    Starting off the safari in style.

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    5/18

    Chic stripes under the safari sky.

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    6/18

    The most glamorous spotted animal out there . . .

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    7/18

    Going to Amboseli was certainly a highlight of the trip. Mount Kilimanjaro was the backdrop.

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    8/18

    The lodge at Satao Elerai was cozy and utterly understated cool.

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    9/18

    The best way to start my mornings was with a cup of coffee—and this view.

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    10/18

    Thank you @wildaid and @lupitanyongo for educating us and the world about the significance of elephant conservation. These beautiful creatures are truly extraordinary. #ivoryfree

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    11/18

    Breakfast with this view certainly fueled the day!

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    12/18

    The view from my tent in Amboseli. #mountkilimanjaro #glamping

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    13/18

    My last night in Africa was spent looking at the sunset over this setting.

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    14/18

    The beautiful women of Maasai were so inspiring. And the color! The prints!

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    15/18

    #Glamping at its finest. I might have been on the side of a mountain, but it couldn't have been more luxe.

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    16/18

    #Safaristyle!

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    17/18

    This lady is everything. I couldn't get enough of her traditional Maasai style.

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    18/18

    Watering my newly planted acacia tree at the Villa Rosa Kempinski hotel in the Mara. #sustainability #ecochic