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Everything You Need for a Safari Themed Birthday Party

Lauren Miolene

We’ve all been to dozens of kids birthday parties , and we can probably agree they get repetitive quickly. That's why it’s always best to have a fun and exciting theme to make it stand out from the rest. If you’ve ever thought about hosting a safari themed birthday party, take this as your sign to get adventurous!

If your kiddo’s birthday is soon, take a walk on the wild side this year by hosting a safari themed birthday party using creative ideas from The Bash. Start with an outdoor venue, live animals, and of course plenty of safari inspired food and drinks. Use our handy kids birthday party checklist as a guide, so you don’t miss a thing.

Keep reading for safari themed birthday party ideas…

Safari themed venue.

You’ll want to establish a home base for this safari themed birthday party. We recommend keeping the festivities outside to enhance the adventurous setting.

Having the safari themed birthday outside just makes sense, so take the party to the park! Visit your local park that has plenty of tables, a pavilion, and a play area to celebrate the guest of honor. The park is also the perfect location so guests have ample space to run around and play.

You can never go wrong by hosting your child’s birthday party in your own backyard with the fresh air and sunlight. Sometimes the comfort of your own home makes the best party venue for everyone. Spend the day outside and easily transition the get-together inside depending on the weather.

If your child is an animal lover, organize this birthday bash at the zoo. Contact zoos in your area to set up a tour with different event packages. Visit different  website to read about animal interactions, a private party space, and other fun surprises.

Safari Theme Party Outfit

You’re probably wondering what to wear for a safari themed party, and the answer is all in the details!

Safari Hats

Invite guests to bring their dress up safari hats or take a trip to your local party store to distribute at the celebration. Your child and their friends will love this special touch that will get them into the safari spirit and provide additional protection from the sun. This creative touch also doubles as a party favor!

Animal Print, Camouflage, and Neutrals

Tap into the adventure for this safari theme with animal print, camouflage clothing, or neutral colors. Ask parents to dress their kiddos in these wild prints to help complete the safari aesthetic.

Safari Vests

To feel the part, guests will have to look the part. Stock up on children’s safari vests from Amazon so everyone can look like a wildlife explorer. These vests come complete with badges, patches, and plenty of pockets to keep some extra goodies in.

To complete any safari ensemble, you’ll need a set of binoculars. Of course guests can bring their own pair if they have them, but you can also distribute them in goodie bags so they can be used during the party. Shop binocular party favors on Amazon so everyone can have their own set.

Safari Theme Party Entertainment

These safari theme party entertainment ideas are guaranteed to bring a roaring good time.

Live Animals

This safari party requires animals, we don’t make the rules! Take a look on The Bash for live animals that can make a special appearance at the birthday celebration. Communicate with different animal handlers to decide which types of animals make the most sense for the faux-safari party. Choose from monkeys, reptiles, and much more!

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Bounce House

The kids will feel like queens and kings of the jungle with an epic bounce house at the celebration. Browse various party inflatables including obstacle courses and waterslides that will match the safari themed birthday party. Jumping like kangaroos all day is the perfect way to release some of their energy.

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Let the kids (and adults) unleash their inner animals by transforming them into their favorites! Face paint artists on The Bash use non-toxic paint to turn guests into safari creatures like lions, and tigers, and bears—oh my!

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Photo Booth

A photo booth is exactly what this party needs to help create the safari feeling. Rent a photo booth for the day that will provide safari themed backdrops and props for an immersive wildlife experience.

Find Photo Booths

Allow the kids the opportunity to try different foods from various types of carts. From cotton pizza, to snow cones, and even donuts, party guests will love the freedom of choosing their own party food. Book your child’s favorites on The Bash.

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Safari Theme Party Activities

Incorporate these safari theme party activities that will keep guests of all ages occupied and entertained.

You’ll need some sort of transportation for this safari adventure! Charge up your child’s mini trucks and cars, or shop safari vehicles on Amazon for guests to drive around the yard in. Block off an area with plenty of space so parents can keep an eye on the little ones.

Animal Charades

Put everyone’s acting skills to the test! A few rounds of animal charades is the perfect activity for this safari themed birthday party. Write various safari animals on a piece of paper for guests to randomly choose and act out. Their friends will have a ton of fun guessing and laughing about what animal they are.

Scavenger Hunt

Send the little explorers on a safari themed expedition during the party. Break everyone into groups, give them riddles to solve, and watch as they follow along to find the prize. You can keep this activity safari themed, but any type of scavenger hunt will work.

Outdoor Activities

Hosting your party outside means there will be plenty of space for all kinds of games and activities. Set up stations with things you probably already have like hula hoops, jump ropes, and other fun yard games that will keep everyone occupied.

Safari Theme Party Decorations

Get wild with these safari theme party decorations that will make this birthday extra special.

Any birthday party, especially a kid’s, needs balloons! Balloons are one of the best decor options because they are fairly easy to purchase or even assemble yourself. For this safari theme, use various shades of brown, green, and orange, or any other color you might find in the wild. You can also get balloons shaped like typical safari animals to incorporate. Details like this will help bring the wild theme to life!

Pro tip: Hire an event planner through The Bash that is an expert in assembling unique balloon arrangements.

Stuffed Animals

The key for any event decor is to make use of things you might already have. Incorporate your child's stuffed animals throughout the space to capture the safari theme. Find jumbo size plush animals including tigers, giraffes, and elephants that everyone will want to get a picture with.

One of the best places to incorporate themed decor for an outdoor party is on the tables. Whether you decide on multiple small tables or one large one, incorporate animal inspired tableware for guests to use. Shop animal print utensils , napkins, and tablecloths that will make the celebration pop.

For this safari, you can also use details like vines, pampas grass, and compasses for a wild dining experience.

Any experienced explorer most likely spends the majority of their time in a tent. Play into the safari theme by setting up tents in the outdoor space for a backdrop. Arrange a few blankets, pillows, and small activities like coloring books that will help keep everyone entertained.

Safari Theme Party Food and Drinks

Make sure there is plenty of fuel for the explorers at the safari themed birthday party.

Safari Themed Birthday Cake

You’re going to want to incorporate the safari theme into every party detail, including the cake. Place an order from your favorite bakery ahead of time to ensure there will be plenty of sugary animals, fake vines, and other wild accents on the birthday cake.

Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets

Who says dinosaurs can’t be invited to the safari party? Chicken nuggets are one of the most loved kid’s foods that are easy to make because all you have to do is pop them in the oven! Serve with different sauces, french fries, and maybe some broccoli trees.

It’s important that a safari explorer keeps plenty of snacks on hand that are easy to travel with, for example, trail mix. Make your own by purchasing a variety of nuts, dried fruit, and small candies. You can also set up a trail mix bar including separate ingredients so guests can make their own take home bag.

This dessert is a delicious DIY treat! All you’ll need to do is add crushed Oreos, gummy worms, and candy rocks on the top of a pudding cup to look like mud. If you don’t prepare these beforehand, kids will love decorating and customizing their own.

Ants on a Log

One of the best snacks for kids usually incorporates them being hiddenly healthy. Make a childhood classic of ants on a log that will help fuel the little explorers during the safari themed birthday party. All this classic entails is spreading peanut butter on a celery stick, and topping with raisins. This snack is easy to customize because you can easily swap the peanut butter with hummus in case of any allergies.

“Jungle Juice”

Whip up a big batch of kid-friendly jungle juice to quench everyone’s thirst. Add any ingredients you want; fruit juice, Gatorade, fresh juice, soda, the possibilities are endless. Serve in a beverage dispenser with a spout so kids will be able to easily refill their canteens. For an adults only drink, try adding champagne for a delicious and fruity mimosa.

Animal Crackers

Who doesn’t love animal crackers? Arrange a platter of plain and frosted animal crackers with different types of dessert dip. Guests will enjoy this sweet treat by dipping their cookie in edible brownie batter, cookie dough, and cheesecake dip.

Banana Splits

This safari themed birthday party will make everyone go absolutely bananas! Your child and their friends will love a homemade banana split that is the perfect treat to end the day.

Safari Themed Party Favors

You’ll definitely want to toss a few of these safari themed party favors into everyone’s goodie bags.

Custom Canteens

Once everyone RSVPs and the guest list is complete, place an Etsy order for customized canteens with everyone’s name. Kids will love having their own custom canteen to drink out of and make them feel like they are on a real safari.

Animal Bubbles

Little kids love bubbles, so give them their own to play with! Find animal inspired bubble bottles on Amazon for guests to use during and after the party.

Animal Ears

Once the face painter turns the kids into their favorite animals, give them ears to match. Visit your local party store or place an online order for lion ears, tigers, giraffes, and more. Try to stock up on a variety so everyone can choose what animal they want to be.

1st Birthday Safari Theme Party: Wild One

Turning one year old is wild! That’s why “Wild One” is such a popular first birthday party theme. You can easily incorporate these same safari ideas into this milestone occasion, but you’re not going to want to forget these details.

If you’ve seen kiddos go wild and destroy their gorgeous birthday cake, that’s exactly why smash cakes have become popular. Smash cakes are typically a smaller, homemade cake specially made for the guest of honor. After the proud parents help blow out the candle, let the one year old celebrate their special day with their own cake. It’s completely up to them if they play with it or eat it, but this way it saves plenty of birthday cake for the other guests to enjoy.

Photographer

A first birthday only happens once, so you’re going to want to remember it forever. Hire a photographer to capture every detail: the decor, the cake, and of course all the smiling faces in attendance! Miss no photo opportunity with our helpful 1st birthday picture list for ideas.

Photo Backdrop

You’re only going to be able to host a “wild one” themed birthday for your baby once, so make a photo backdrop for plenty of pictures. Create your own using a safari background, plush animals, and a big metallic “1” balloon. This backdrop will also act as a focal point in the party space.

Find more kids’ party ideas and inspiration here on The Bash.

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Safari 1st birthday party ideas.

Does your little one love animals? If so, a safari-themed birthday party is the perfect way to celebrate their big day!  Throw the perfect wild one safari themed first birthday party for your little one with these fun and creative ideas!

Invitations: Get your guests excited for the event with personalized invites shaped like a lion, elephant, or giraffe. Include an image of your baby wearing a cute safari hat as well!

Decorations:  Here are some ideas for decorations to make your little one's day extra special: · Inflatable palm trees and other large animal cutouts · Swirls of faux vines and jungle leaves · A banner made of animal footprints · A colorful balloon arch or shaped like a giraffe or an elephant · Table centerpieces full of plastic animals

Food & Drinks: When it comes to food and drink ideas for a safari-themed first birthday party, think finger food that is easy to eat and kid-friendly. Some great options include: · Animal crackers · Gummy safari animals · Fruit kebabs shaped like small palm trees · Juice served in animal straws · Chocolate lollipops shaped like zebras

Games & Activities: Make sure there is plenty of entertainment throughout your little guest’s wild day!  Here are some great ideas to keep the little ones entertained:

· A scavenger hunt where they have to search for different illustrated wildlife animals hidden around the house · A wild photo booth session where everyone gets to dress up as their favorite jungle character · Pin the tail on the animal – a safari twist on a classic game!

Party Favors: Make their birthday extra special with these personalized Safari 1st Birthday party favor bags! Perfect for stuffing with treats and small gifts, these festive bags come with fun designs featuring vibrant colors, exotic animals, and your child's name. With these unique and customized bags, your little one's birthday bash is sure to be a wild adventure!

A safari-themed birthday party is a perfect way to celebrate your little one's big day! With these fun and creative ideas, you can throw the perfect wild one safari-themed first birthday party for your little one. Your guests will love it, and your little one will have a blast.

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37+ Cutest Ideas for Safari Themed 1st Birthday Party [2024]

So, you’re gearing up for an epic celebration, and it’s no ordinary party—it’s a “Safari Themed 1st Birthday” extravaganza!

Cue the jungle beats and get ready to start a wild adventure because we’re about to dive into the ultimate guide to throwing the most memorable safari-themed first birthday bash.

This enchanting theme takes all who dare enter on a wild adventure they won’t forget.

It’s not just about fun and games (although there’s plenty of that!).

So, grab your pith helmet, hop into our imaginary safari jeep, and let’s get inspired with over 37 ideas we carefully selected for you!

37+ Best Ideas for Safari Themed 1st Birthday

From decorating ideas that’ll make your living room feel like the Serengeti to jungle-themed snacks that even the pickiest little eaters will adore, we’ve got your back.

Celebrating Life’s First Milestone with Uniqueness

A child’s first birthday is an emotional milestone for both the little one and their parents.

It commemorates survival through sleepless nights, unknown challenges, countless diaper changes, but more importantly, it celebrates growth – in size, knowledge, personality traits – and infinite love that only deepens with each passing day.

An event as monumental as this deserves to be celebrated uniquely; it isn’t just another tick mark on life’s timeline but a testament to how beautifully everyone involved has evolved in a year.

A safari themed 1st birthday party fits perfectly as it brings together joyous celebration with unforgettable adventures- much like this incredible journey called parenthood.

Safari Themed 1st Birthday Party: Decorations to Bring the Jungle Home

As we start this adventure into designing the perfect safari themed 1st birthday party one must not overlook the influential power of decorations.

These tactile elements play a vital role in painting a vivid picture and creating an immersive atmosphere.

For this theme, your home needs to transform into an enchanting wilderness where lions roar, monkeys swing from branches, and elephants trumpet with glee.

Balloon Animals and Trees

Balloons have long been synonymous with parties. But for our safari themed 1st birthday party , let’s elevate their status beyond mere floating adornments.

Picture balloon animals prancing about – giraffes stretching their long necks near corners, zebras adding stripes of excitement across rooms or even snakes slithering down stair rails!

Tree-shaped balloons can further contribute to the jungle vibe by bringing some ‘green canopy’ into your living room.

Jungle Vines and Leaves

Vines cascading from ceilings and leaves scattered around can construct an all-encompassing foliage effect.

Consider using faux ivy vines for a lush, verdant aura; they’re cost-effective, easy to install and look surprisingly authentic.

Don’t hesitate to let them drape over tables, chairs or doorways.

For the leaves use various shapes and shades of green cardstock paper cutouts strewn across tabletops or stuck onto walls.

Animal Print Tablecloths and Banners

No safari décor would be complete without showcasing some iconic animal prints!

Zebra-striped tablecloths or leopard-spotted runners on tables make for eye-catching accents.

Animal print banners flapping gently against walls add striking visual dynamics that keep attention engaged yet subtly remind guests that they are indeed in wild territory.

DIY Decoration Ideas to Add Personal Touch

To make your safari themed 1st birthday party truly unique, consider sprinkling a dash of DIY magic.

How about an enticing entryway adorned with a homemade “Welcome to the Jungle” sign?

Or personalized animal footprints leading to different activity zones?

You could also create a beautiful backdrop for photographs using strips of crepe paper in varying shades of green and jungle-themed cutouts.

The sky’s the limit when it comes to adding personal touches that reflect your creativity while enhancing the safari ambiance.

Adorable Safari Outfits for Your Safari Themed 1st Birthday Party

The star of our safari-themed celebration, the birthday baby, should undoubtedly have an attire that shouts ‘jungle jubilance’.

Opt for something comfortable, yet fits the theme perfectly.

A onesie featuring a cute animal print, like giraffes or elephants, may be an ideal choice.

Or perhaps your little one would look tremendously cute in a mini explorer outfit – imagine khaki shorts and a matching shirt with tiny hiking boots to boot!

However, if you really wish to raise the bar of adorableness, consider costuming your child as their favorite safari animal.

From frisky lion cubs to tiny twitching zebras and charming baby monkeys – there are many options that can make your little one’s first birthday pictures unforgettable.

Adventurous Activities & Games for Your Safari Themed 1st Birthday Party

In a safari-themed party, even the most traditional party games can don an exciting new camouflage!

One such classic is ‘Pin the Tail on the Lion.’

This whimsical adaptation of ‘Pin the Tail on the Donkey’ involves blindfolded little explorers trying their luck at attaching a yarn tail onto a poster of a majestic King of the Jungle.

You could make this even more enchanting by crafting your lion poster using felt or another tactile material.

In this way, you add an additional sensory layer to your game that will no doubt enrapture your tiny guests.

Another idea is to host a mini ‘safari hunt,’ where children search for hidden stuffed animals around the party area.

For older kids, clues or riddles can be used in this quest to locate different wildlife ‘species.’

This not only enlivens their adventurous spirit but also subtly introduces them to various wild creatures.

As we conclude this safari through our imaginative jungle party landscape, remember that parties are as joyous and unique as the children they celebrate.

From animal-shaped balloons dancing overhead to themed dress-ups transforming little guests into wilderness explorers – every minute detail discussed underscores creativity at its best.

The beauty lies not just in experiencing these magical moments but also capturing them for posterity’s sake; as a snippet that remains long after the day has passed — a snapshot transcending time.

So here’s hoping that your safari themed 1st birthday party is filled with roars of laughter and wild fun; may it be an exciting adventure where beautiful memories are born.

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Go On a Wild Adventure with These Safari Theme Party Ideas

For a little explorer, there’s simply no better way to celebrate than a safari theme party. Whether you’re hosting a 1st birthday party or a birthday slumber party for tweens, it’s a theme that you can really bring to life with impressive decor, styling, and treats. 

If you’re ready to host one of the best safari or jungle theme party events of the year, we’re here to help. Get inspiration for your safari theme party with these decor, food, activity, and invitation ideas. 

10 Adventurous Safari Theme Party Ideas

Design: Noonday Design

You can really go wild with a safari theme party and transform your space into something magical. Here are some of our favorite safari theme party ideas for decor, activities, food, favors, and more. 

1. Make It a Costume Party

If you’re inviting lots of wild ones along to your safari theme party, this is a must-have. Take your birthday party idea to the next level by turning it into a costume party.

Ask your party animals to join you dressed up as their favorite zoo animal or safari creature. Keep it open and let them choose their own costume, or ask people to take an everyday T-shirt and customize it with animal prints or designs to show off their creativity. 

2. Host a Safari-Themed Sleepover Party

We love a sleepover or slumber party , and it feels like this is one of those themes that’s perfect for it. Celebrate an animal birthday or safari get-together by asking your guests to stay overnight and stay up late.

Transform your living space or bedroom into a safari camp with beautifully styled mini tents, or ask people to bring along a sleeping bag for a more rustic feel. Add some themed party decor like balloon garlands, strings of faux leaves, or animal cutouts to really enhance the experience. 

3. Go Wild with Animal Print

What better excuse than a safari theme party to go a little over the top with animal print birthday party decorations? There’s something fun about layering plenty of prints together to create a zany, unique take on the jungle party theme. 

Look for tableware, table covers, party plates, and more safari theme party supplies that heavily feature animal print. Keep it all to one type — like leopard print — or mix in some zebra or giraffe print for a more eclectic look. 

4. Transform Your Space into a Jungle

This idea takes a little more planning and plenty of safari party supplies, but it’s well worth it for a special birthday or occasion. 

Layer hanging backdrops filled with palm leaves or tree-themed fabric, and hang earth-toned balloons, cutouts, or decorations from your ceiling. Invest in some color-changing bulbs to add a cozy glow or create a sunset effect, and add natural textiles and animal decorations to complete the look. 

5. Fill Your Party Venue with Jungle Safari Animals 

When it comes to planning the ultimate safari theme party, you can’t go wrong with plenty of jungle animals. Whether you fill the space with them, or hide them around as a fun mini game for the kids, it’s a super fun way to bring the theme to life. 

Use animal cutouts to create an adorable photo booth area, or feature tiny toy jungle animals as part of a themed centerpiece or table decoration. How and where you display the animals is up to you, but it wouldn’t be a safari theme party without them.

6. Host a Jungle Obstacle Course

Design: Claudia Owen

If you’re looking for something to tire out your wild ones, a jungle-themed obstacle course is a wonderfully interactive idea. It’s an ideal activity for kids of all ages, and you can tailor it to your theme, group, or event type. 

You can create your own obstacle course using everyday objects like couch cushions or hula hoops, or invest in an inflatable obstacle course for a big milestone birthday celebration. However you choose to do it, this is a great way to use up some of that energy ahead of cake time.

7. Set Up a DIY Crafting Area

Create a space where younger guests can relax (and still be creative) with a crafting area. Set up a party table somewhere away from the noise and offer your guests fun ways to engage in themed crafts. Download printable animal coloring pages, or find the instructions and materials for a DIY safari craft for kids . It’s a sweet way to offer a place to calm down while still having plenty of fun.

8. Splash Out on a Safari Theme Birthday Cake

If you’re putting on a safari theme party for a birthday celebration, you’ll need a cake that fits the occasion. Whether you opt for an expertly baked masterpiece or a homemade treasure with an adorable cake topper, it’s sure to be one of the guests’ highlights. 

You can take a jungle theme cake in a variety of directions. Choose a simple sponge cake and add a personalized cake topper, or go minimal and stylish with a giant palm leaf design. Think about what the guest of honor would love to see as you all sing “happy birthday.”

9. Give Your Birthday Buffet a Safari Theme Twist

Buffets are great for a kids’ birthday party because people can pick their favorite snacks and treats without too much going to waste. It’s perfect for those picky little eaters who just want to fill a plate with cheese, crackers, or cocktail sausages. 

To liven up your birthday buffet, give your foods a safari twist. These monkey sandwiches are adorable, and this giraffe cake dessert board is a gorgeous way to get your guests enjoying lots of fresh fruit. For snacks, a jungle safari trail mix is easy to make and works great as a sleepover midnight treat. 

10. Create Themed Party Favor Bags

Your safari theme party is turning out to be epic, so you’ll want party favors that live up to the same hype as your main event. Luckily, you can put together goodie bags that match this theme quickly, easily, and affordably. 

Choose a favor bag or box with a safari theme or animal print design, then add in a few classic items like stickers, candy, and bubbles. For an extra treat, send your guests home with a safari animal cupcake or a personalized animal pencil or coloring set. 

Exciting Safari Theme Party Invites

Design: frau brandt (photo courtesy of Angela & Evan Photography)

This is one of those birthday party themes that absolutely needs an exciting party invite to match. Here are some of our most-loved online invitations for your themed get-together — whether it’s a jungle birthday party or safari baby shower party .

First Safari Invitation

Design: frau brandt

For all those little babies celebrating their first birthday, this First Safari invitation is a lovely way to mark the moment. The gorgeous, soft illustrations are ideal for this momentous occasion. 

Swing On By Invitation

Looking for something more contemporary? This Swing On By invitation is the perfect mix of modern and adorable, with a fun monkey illustration and modern typefaces. 

Calling All Party Animals Invitation

Design: Jessie Steury

For a safari theme party that blends cute with mischievous, this Calling All Party Animals invitation is an ideal match. We love the bold yet sweet illustrations on this design, which is great for an all-out costume party or an understated sleepover. 

Classic Cheetah Print Invitation

For a more sophisticated safari theme party, this Classic Cheetah Print invite is one of our top picks. The black and gold palette is ideal for an adult birthday party, or a teen who wants something a little more dramatic and contemporary than a cutesy jungle invitation. 

X Marks the Spot Invitation

Design: Shiny Penny Studio

Whether you’re hosting a slumber party or outdoor safari theme party, this X Marks the Spot invitation works perfectly. The watercolor background complements the sweet illustrations, and it says “safari” without being too over-the-top about the theme — leaving some mystery for your guests. 

Host a Spectacular Safari-Themed Birthday Party in Style

A safari theme party is one of the best ways to celebrate a special moment for adventurers of all ages. Whether you recreate a safari experience in your backyard or keep it simple with a more contemporary take on the theme, it’s a lovely way to get together and wish someone a very happy birthday. 

Once you’ve decided on your safari theme direction, look for an invite that’s just as creative. Explore our birthday invitation designs to choose a template, personalize it, and send it on its way to your excited party guests.

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Safari Themed 1st Birthday Party

Wow, it is just incredible how fast a year goes by. One year ago I was home with a newborn, and now my “baby” is a one-year old toddler! We celebrated my little one’s big “1” with a safari-themed 1st birthday party since Grayson enjoys the Evenflo Triple Fun Jungle Exersaucer so much. The party turned out well, so I wanted to share some of the safari-themed party decorations and inspiration here for you in case you ever want to throw a safari 1st birthday party.

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Safari-Themed 1st Birthday STationery

I am fortunate to have a very talented friend who creates and sells custom stationery. Just like with Grayson’s birth announcements , I wanted something unique and customized based on the party’s inspiration, so I contacted The Cheshire Kat Designs to create a cohesive stationery theme for the event. Here is what we came up with.

Safari-Themed Invitation:

Safari Banner:

Safari Door Signage:

Safari Food Signage:

Safari Favor Bag Labels:

safari-Themed 1st birthday Décor

For me, the easiest way to do a safari-themed party and save on décor was to do the party outside in a spot with trees and greenery. Luckily I live in Los Angeles, and was fortunate to have a nice, 80 degree, rain-free day in December to work with. The courtyard of our building was nicely surrounded with shrubbery and palm trees, which made for the perfect safari setting.

Safari Centerpieces:

For table centerpieces, I used a combination of mylar palm tree centerpieces found on eBay, as well as bunches of bananas.

Safari Balloons:

Safari themed birthday party balloons from Amazon

Safari 1st birthday party Tablecloths, Plates, Cups, Napkins, and Utensils

I was able to purchase a lot of my basic safari-themed party décor from the eBay store Sweet Creations Parties. The seller had a huge stock of party basics in a wide variety of themes and colors. They also shipped quickly, were mindful of our party dates, and gave me a nice combined shipping discount. Unfortunately, the store is no longer available, but I will provide the most comparable items I can find on Amazon. I went with lime green table covers , chocolate brown napkins and cups , and lime green plastic cutlery .

The plates I actually got from a different retailer, because I was set on finding a classier (non-cheesy) animal-print plate. This is what I found:

Unfortunately, I can no longer find these exact plates either, but here are some round leopard print plates from Amazon . If you find safari-themed party plates that are more similar to the ones in the picture, let me know in the comments!

Safari Leaf Serving Dishes:

Inflatable Safari Animals:

Safari-Themed 1st birthday Party Favors

Since this was the first children’s party I have ever planned, I had fun choosing the favors. There are SO many choices on things to get for jungle-themed party favors and supplies, and at very competitive prices. Here is what made up each bag:

Animal Print Gift Bags:

Safari Animal Lollipops:

Safari-Themed Stationery Set:

Safari Animal Plush:

Safari-Themed party Food and Beverage ideas

Animal crackers:.

For little snacks and an additional favor, I had a tower of animal cracker boxes on display.

Swamp Juice:

I used lemon-lime Hawaiian Punch, but you can also use Green Gatorade, which I put in a drink dispenser like this one from Amazon .

Sandwiches (or “safari subs”):

I got four 3-foot sandwiches from Subway, as they are budget friendly, can feed a lot of people, and hey, people like Subway. I named them “Safari Subs” to keep with the theme.

Safari-Themed Starters and Sides:

I hit up good ol’ Costco for these. For an appetizer, I went with taquitos, and named them “Bamboo Shoots.” The side dishes were a pasta salad and a Mexican Caesar Salad that I nicknamed “Amazon Salad.” I served them in the palm leaf serving platters pictured above.

Safari Animal Cupcakes:

I decided to take on the task of actually making and decorating my own safari-themed animal cupcakes to save money on getting custom-designed cupcakes. While this did save money, it was pretty time-consuming making and decorating these in bulk. I got the design instructions from Betty Crocker , where they even have a helpful video tutorial for them. Then, I trayed them up with some fake grass purchased from a craft store (you can get trays like these and fake grass from Amazon).

other safari 1st birthday ideas

Safari animal tracks:.

I thought it would be a fun touch to have different jungle animal tracks leading from the elevator to the party entrance. I cut these out of construction paper.

Zebra Piñata:

The party activity (besides food, eating cupcakes and opening gifts) was a piñata. I was fortunate to be able to find a GIANT piñata in downtown LA at the Alameda/8th area for only $15.00. That’s right, this massive zebra only cost $15.00! They had other large piñatas too, but we decided on a zebra for our safari-themed 1st birthday.

Animal Print Wrapping Paper:

As an added details, we decided to wrap our gifts to Grayson in animal print paper. I was able to purchase some in a few different patterns from eBay store Sweet Creations Parties, which is unfortunately no longer active. They looked great as a starter to our gift table (which also had a lime green cover). I did find some animal-print wrapping paper on Amazon, as well as a lime green table cover if you still want to recreate these looks.

Safari birthday Playlist:

A safari-themed 1st birthday party needs a safari-themed playlist! Here is the one I put together, downloading all the mp3’s from Amazon (that sure takes me back). However, these days, there are plenty of places that you can stream these songs from.

• Tarzan Boy (Baltimora)
• Trashin’ The Camp (Phil Collins, from the album Tarzan)
• Run Through The Jungle (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
• Jungle Party (Funky Monkeys)
• Deep in the Jungle (Joe Scruggs)
• Rockin’ In The Jungle (The Eternals)
• Jungle King (Hot Lips Page)
• Jungle Boogie (Kool & The Gang)
• The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (The Tokens)
• Bungle In The Jungle (Jethro Tull)
• Monkey Man (The Rolling Stones)
• Jungle Love (Steve Miller)
• Concrete Jungle (Bob Marley)
• Wild Thing (The Troggs)
• Born To Be Wild (Steppenwolf)
• Theme From The Monkees (The Monkees)
• The Bare Necessities (Bruce Reitherman, from the album The Jungle Book)
• I Wan’na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) (Phil Harris, from the album The Jungle Book)
• Circle Of Life (Lebo M., from the album The Lion King)
• I Just Can’t Wait To Be King (Jason Weaver, from the album The Lion King)
• Hakuna Matata (Ernie Sabella, from the album The Lion King)
• Can You Feel The Love Tonight (Elton John, from the album The Lion King)
• George of the Jungle (The TV Theme Players)
• Welcome To The Jungle (Guns N’ Roses)
• Colonel Hathi’s March (The Elephant Song) (Disney Studio Chorus, from the album The Jungle Book)

More kid’s birthday party themes:

• Anime-Themed Birthday Party
• Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania At-Home Watch Party
• Bendy and the Ink Machine-Themed Birthday Party
• Classic Nintendo Birthday Party (Mario Bros., Zelda, Kirby and More)
• Clifford the Big Red Dog Birthday Party
• Construction-Themed Birthday Party
• Despicable Me / Minion Birthday Party
• Dinosaur-Themed Birthday Party
• Disney Cars Birthday Party
• DIY Escape Room Kid’s Birthday Party (with lots of escape room puzzle ideas)
• Dungeons and Dragons Birthday Party
• Emoji-Themed Birthday Party
• Kid’s Ice Cream Social Birthday Party
• Safari Themed 1st Birthday Party
• LEGO Movie-Themed Birthday Party
• Minecraft-Themed Birthday Party
• PAW Patrol Party Ideas
• Pokémon-Themed Birthday Party
• Power Rangers-Themed Birthday Party
• Rock and Roll Birthday Party
• Silent Disco Party (Fun 13th Birthday Party Theme)
• The Legend of Korra and Avatar: The Last Airbender Party
• Thomas the Train Birthday Party (with Free Thomas and Friends Birthday Printables)
• Tiger-Themed Birthday Party Planning Ideas

Anonymous says

August 18, 2012 at 2:38 am

Great ideas!! Loved your post!!

Alva Phillips says

April 13, 2013 at 4:57 am

Those decors looks so cute,,, I’m just wondering where’d you get those ideas…

Love ALva@ Sign Maker

ramonaruby says

April 16, 2013 at 1:21 am

@Alva – lots of online research!

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