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How To Throw A Safari-Themed Baby Shower

Welcome to the jungle!

There’s a lot of hard work that goes into planning the perfect baby shower . Not only do you have to find a great venue and work on a guest list that everyone will be happy with, but you also have to come up with the right theme, and then stick to it... with everything. A safari- themed baby shower is a really fun idea for the mama-to-be who loves nature or animals (or both), and is even more perfect if the parents are going to be doing a safari theme for their little one’s nursery.

To throw a safari-themed baby shower that feels Pinterest-worthy, you’ll need to put a lot of thought into every little detail. I recently threw my daughter a safari-themed birthday party (2 Wild!), so I consider myself something of an expert here, OK? The good news is that the safari theme is a popular one, so there are tons of cute options out there to choose from, whether you’re looking for the best invitations, the most creative food selections, or the most fun decorations. Check out the ideas below to get started.

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Safari Baby Shower Invitations

Invitations are the first step in your party planning. Picking an on-theme invitation is important because it shows everyone exactly what to expect and sets the mood. You have some options on how to go about this:

Opt for a calligrapher . If you have the budget for it, hire a calligrapher or similar professional to make your invitations for you. This gives you the ability to help them create a totally customized invitation, and they will typically also write out the envelopes as well, so all you have to do is put them together and send them out. Keep in mind that this is the most expensive option.
Order invitations online. Not into the custom idea? There are tons of sites online you can order invites from, and they range from very inexpensive to more premium, depending on what you’re looking for. I personally love Minted because the prices are reasonable, and they will also address your envelopes for no extra charge.
Go the Etsy route. For an even cheaper option and something that feels more unique, look for invites on Etsy . Lots of artists make the most adorable invitations, and many of them offer the ability to download them as a PDF for a flat rate (this is usually less than $10). From there, you can get them printed at a store like Staples and send them out yourself, or print them at home.
Do e-vites! Evites are super easy, inexpensive (or even free), convenient, and the most sustainable option. A lot of my friends use Evite.com and it works out really well. This is also the easiest way to keep track of RSVPs.

If you do want to order your invitations online, here are some of the cutest safari options.

Safari Baby Shower Centerpieces

Get creative and DIY your own centerpieces or buy them already made. Here are some ideas to take inspiration from:

A Sand-Filled Glass Jar

Buy some glass jars, sand, fake palm leaves, and gold jungle animals (like these from Etsy ). Fill the bottoms of the tall jars with sand, throw some animals in there, and add some leaves. It looks both cute and sophisticated.

Mini Diaper Cakes

These mini diaper cakes work double duty as a fun centerpiece idea and as a gift for the mama-to-be — they can unravel them and use the diapers when baby gets here. Buy them from Etsy or craft them yourself.

Palm trees are perfect for a jungle-themed party. These don’t require much else at all and they’re super easy since they don’t require any DIY.

Palm Leaves Bouquet

For something slightly more chic, get some artificial monstera leaves and put them in a slim white vase. This is simple and feels more elegant and less cutesy.

Safari Baby Shower Balloons

Balloons are an easy and relatively inexpensive way to make any room or backyard look more festive and on theme. You can either buy balloons online and blow them up yourself (just be sure to look into helium machines), or you can order them from a party store near you. I love the animal print balloons that I used at my daughter’s party (linked below), and it’s also a cute idea to get some animal-shaped ones as well. A balloon arch is always fun, and while they can take a while, they’re worth it for the photos. Or you can hire someone to make them for you!

Safari Baby Shower Signs

Signs are a cute decoration for the entrance into whatever room or venue you’re using, and they’re also fun to scatter along the various food and gift tables. Banners are also a great idea to add below a balloon arch or draped from a table.

Safari Baby Shower Decorations

You can also scatter some other decorations around the room. Think baby blocks with a safari theme (bonus points if they can be used as nursery room decor later on), small items like hand-held fans to place at the tables, or diaper cakes that are on-theme.

Safari Baby Shower Photo Backdrops

You obviously need to have a great spot for photos for social media! This is so fun for making memories and capturing images of your guests that you’ll want later on. You can do a sign with your name and date, or something a bit more general, like leafy greens that can easily be reused for photos or an event later on.

Safari Baby Shower Games

This is a baby shower, so of course you have to have games, no matter how corny it might seem. You can keep games on theme with cute decorations that go along with them. Some cute ideas: put animal crackers in a jar and get people to guess how many, match the Disney animals to their parents, and do a jungle Price is Right. You can also rely on classics like advice cards, diaper raffles, and bingo.

Safari Baby Shower Paper Goods

If the baby shower is being held at someone’s home or in an outdoor venue that requires you to provide utensils and plates and all of that, then you’ll need to have paper goods on hand. And sure, you could opt for a solid color for everything, and that’s totally fine. But it’s a little more fun to stay on theme. Opt for fun animal print napkins and plates, and Meri Meri offers this amazing line of creative plates and napkins as well.

Safari Baby Shower Party Favors

A small favor is expected at something like a baby shower, and they can be fun to pick out. You can go for something traditional and classic, like a candle or hand sanitizer (which is really popular right now), or something that feels more appropriate for the theme: think animal crackers in a bag or leopard print scrunchies.

Safari Baby Shower Dessert Ideas

Maybe the most fun part of the whole baby shower is coming up with a safari themed dessert table. If you’re planning on supplying desserts for the shower, there are tons of ideas out there for the cutest jungle animal treats.

Safari Animal Pretzel Sticks

Inspired by an image on Pinterest , I *painstakingly* made these pretzel sticks for my daughter’s safari party, and they were a hit. I chose to do tiger stripes, cheetah/leopard print, and zebra print. It’s simple, but time-consuming: dip pretzels in melted chocolate (I found orange, salted caramel, and white chocolate at the craft store near me), then add the design using melted dark or milk chocolate. I used a toothpick to create these designs, and yes, it took about as long as it sounds like it would. But I think they came out so fun! And, bonus: these also work as a good edible favor.

Monkey, Lion, & Tiger Cupcakes

Inspired by the recipes for jungle cupcakes on Chelsea’s Messy Apron , I made these lion, tiger, and monkey cupcakes. These were not as hard as they seem — I’m not a professional by any means and had no trouble doing these with my mom and aunt. They’re a little time-consuming, but completely worth it, because they were adorable — and delicious. I chose cupcakes instead of cake, but you can do both.

Chic Safari Cake Pops

You can buy these chic gold safari theme cake pops from Etsy , or you can make them yourself. These definitely look like a professional is necessary, so I recommend buying them if you’re not a pro at this kind of thing.

Jungle Theme Rice Krispie Treats

Another item you can buy from Etsy or make yourself is these jungle-themed Rice Krispie treats. You would decorate them with melted chocolate, which seems relatively simple, if not a little time-consuming. These are another item that look so cute on the dessert table, or can easily be wrapped up and sent off as edible party favors.

Jungle Cookies

Custom decorated cookies like these are always a popular option. They taste good and look so amazing. You can buy these from Etsy , or you can try creating them yourself. This palm leaf and animal set is adorable, but the options here are really endless.

This article was originally published on Aug. 22, 2021

DIY Safari Themed Baby Shower Ideas (Decorations, Food, Games)

Posted on Published: November 16, 2022 - Last updated: September 11, 2023

Categories Motherhood , Pregnancy

Are you expecting a little one soon? Congrats! What an exciting time. If you’re looking for ideas to make your baby shower stand out, why not try a safari theme ? It’s perfect for animal lovers and adventure seekers alike. Plus, there are so many fun ways to incorporate a safari theme into your decor, food, and activities, don’t worry we got all the DIY Safari themed baby shower ideas listed for you. Keep reading for some wild ideas to make your safari themed baby shower a hit!

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Safari Themed Decorations

One of the best parts about planning a safari themed baby shower is getting to play around with all of the fun animal-themed decorations. You can go as simple or as over the-top as you want. A few ideas to get you started:

Hang jungle leaves and vines from the ceiling.
Cover the tables with green tablecloths and use brown napkins.
Scatter plastic or stuffed animals around the room.
Make a balloon arch in the shape of a lion or elephant.
Use green, brown, and yellow streamers to decorate the walls.

Here are some great ideas for Safari-themed decorations that we absolutely love:

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Safari themed food.

Your guests will work up an appetite running around the jungle, so be sure to have plenty of food on hand! Here are some yummy safari-themed food ideas:

Fruit kabobs that look like mini bananas
Vegetable trays with dip in the shape of a palm tree
“Ants on a log” (celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins)
A chocolate fondue fountain with graham crackers, marshmallows, and fruit for dipping

Safari Themed Cakesicles

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Safari Themed Games and Activities

No baby shower is complete without some fun games and activities! Here are a few ideas to get your guests laughing and interacting:

Baby animal matching game : Print out pictures of baby animals and pair them up with their mothers. See who can match them up the quickest!

Diaper changing relay race : Divide your guests into teams and see who can change a diaper the fastest. Hilarity is sure to ensue.

Pin the tail on the zebra: A classic party game with a safari twist!

Printable Baby Shower Games

Last Thing You Need To Know About Safari Themed Baby Shower Ideas

A safari themed baby shower is a unique and fun way to celebrate the arrival of your new little one! There are so many ways to personalize this theme to make it your own. With just a little bit of planning, you can throw an unforgettable bash that your guests will be talking about for years to come. If you love this blog post, please share it with your friends and family on social media (Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, etc.). Also, feel free to comment below to let us know your favorite Safari-themed baby shower idea !

14+ Awesome Safari Themed Baby Shower Ideas

Safari themed baby shower is a great theme if you want to have a fun and colorful party, also it’s a great theme for both genders.

in this post we put together everything you will need to make this party happen, including supplies list and a collection of ideas for you to get inspired from.

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Safari themed baby shower ideas Supplies

here is a list of baby shower supplies that fits a Safari themed party, including banners, balloons, centerpieces and more:

Safari themed baby shower ideas

here some ideas to inspire you throw a beautiful Safari themed party:

Safari Party Here!

Welcome your family and guest with these adorable printed animal signages. Get them excited to enter into the world of the animals.

Feast in the Jungle

Prepare lots of green leaves to serve as your backdrop for the party. Staple-printed animals and hang them in a thin rope-like they are walking. Fill your center table with lots of wooden containers and tableware. Have a grassy effect using plastic grasses and plants.

The Lion’s River

Lion’s do get thirsty and that is why preparing this jar of juice for your guests to quench their thirst is a must. Design the jar like the king lion with each glass like a baby lion.

Safari Vase

Attach printed animals in a stick and collectively arrange it all like flowers put in a vase to add intricate and fun detail to your party.

Fruity Safari

Safari is full of fruits that is why to be creative and arrange your fruits like one. Make a palm tree in the middle of your fruit tray using pineapples. Surround the palm tree with a variety of fruits like grapes, strawberries, bananas, and pineapple.

Desserts in the Jungle

Make you and your guest mouth-watering with sweetness as you prepare this dessert area. A 4-tier cake coated with animal prints with eatable toppers, cake pops in animal faces and many more will definitely bring you to the world of animals.

Monkey the Cupcake

Be creative with your cupcakes and turn them into monkeys. Decorate your Reese’s cups and make adorable monkeys as a topper for chocolate cupcakes.

Jungle Cupcakes

Make these cute and adorable cupcakes to treat your guests! Decorate each cupcake with different faces of animals you can think of in a jungle. Have fun and enjoy eating it!

Safari Cookies

How about baking cookies with adorable details of animal prints in each cookie? I know right? Have these cookies served at your table.

Jungle Pops

Design your cake pops with these animal prints with much thoughtfulness to every detail. Who would not want to grab one animal cake pop for themselves?

Safari Cupcakes

Print lots of different animal cupcake toppers and animal print cups to bring your party to a safari mood. Use caramel and chocolate buttercreams.

Animal Pretzels

Coat and design your stick pretzels with your favorite animal’s prints like cheetah, leopard, tiger, zebra, and giraffe to have an animal pretzel rod dessert on your food table.

Safari’s Cake

This safari-themed cake will surely bring joy to your guest’s eyes and tummy. Coat your tall cylindrical cake with a light blue color coating and decorate eatable animals around it. Add the extra level of cuteness with animals like lions, giraffes, elephants, tigers, and a playful monkey on it.

Jungle Safari Cake

Bring the jungle to the party with these 3-tier jungle safari-themed cakes. Coat each layer with different animal prints like zebra, cheetah, tiger, or whatever prints you like it to be. Accessorize the cake with eatable animals, grasses, and trees.

The Lion’s Diaper Cake

Be mesmerized with the baby lion toy above the 3-tier diaper cake while you caress each baby product around it.

Safari Diaper Cake

Cake of cuteness when you prepare these 3-tier diaper cake part of your shower party. Accessorize the cake with cute and fluffy animal toys with gold-colored decors accents.

She’s Pooping Soon

These baby shower favors will make your day filled with excitement as you await for your baby’s coming. Pack treats and sweets in bulge looking like pregnant bellies.

Safari’s Treats

Prepare these jars of sweets and treats wrap in gold individually. Elevate the favors by putting different kinds of animals in every jar.

Don’t Say Baby Safari!

Start the party with these tiger pins pinned on every player who wants to get a prize. Whoever collects the most pins is the winner. Remember try not to say Baby Safari.

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Safari baby shower ideas: cute, creative and easy!

January 30, 2020 by Colleen 4 Comments

Looking to host a safari theme baby shower? You’ve come to the right place. We have scoured the internet for the cutest, creative and most of all easy ideas to make your jungle baby shower a hit. Here’s a look at what’s inside:

Jungle Shower cakes / sweets Safari Themed Invitations – gender neutral, girl and boy version Jungle shower decor Safari themed food and drink ideas Party with a purpose – how to give back to the jungl e FREE Welcome Poster Thank you favor tags and more

Jungle theme baby shower cakes make a wonderful centerpiece.

This adorable baby shower cake is perfect for the new mom celebrating with a jungle or safari theme. The jungle animals (even a little hippo) surround the cake to make an amazing centerpiece for your party.

You could also have several little cakes – like this three some featuring a giraffe, lion and elephant. Each one could be a different flavor to add to the variety. You can find the cute toppers here.

The elephant topper on this baby shower cake is adorable! And the cute giraffe is super sweet too. Yes, the kangaroo is generally not found in the jungle but somehow mom and joey hopped on for the ride.

Here’s a different take on a jungle theme cake – a three tiered cake featuring animal prints and jungle leaves.

Make the cake the centerpiece!

This cake is a standout and needs to be front and center. Mint green and gold are a perfect combination for a jungle shower. The decorations surrounding the cake are as creative as the cake itself.

golden safari baby shower cake and decorations

If you like golden safari showers, there are plenty of options available. Here’s some inspiration for you to set the tone. This cake and dessert spread showcases the golden theme perfectly.

Jungle theme cookies and cupcakes – sweet as can be.

Are you a cookie baker with animal theme cookie cutters ? You can make your own jungle themed cookies and decorate with colored frosting and a steady hand. If not, just head on over to etsy and get these sweet faced jungle animal cookies delivered in time for your shower. Sweet elephant, spotted giraffe, curious monkey, orange tigers, cute zebra and baby lion cookies will accent your shower perfectly!

Are these the cutest jungle cupcakes you’ve ever seen? Monkeys, tigers and zebra make their debut on chelseasmessyapron . Head on over for complete step by step instructions.

Safari and Jungle theme baby shower invitations. Lions and tigers and so much more!

Unique jungle animals take front and center on this safari theme shower. I love the colorful toucan, the napping lion and the cougar on the prowl.

Baby shower jungle theme invitation from minted

We’re wild with excitement! This is one of my most recent designs featuring playful baby safari animals. I have a swinging monkey hanging from a vine, a baby zebra, jumping lion, a sprinkling elephant and smiling giraffe all front and center. This is also available as an instant download – so you can download, edit and print on your home computer today! Can also be emailed too 🙂

Wild with excitement baby shower invitation

I also have this design and quite a few matching pieces in this theme (such as this cute baby elephant with sprinkling water thank you favor tags ). Head on over to see the entire collection .

Baby girl safari themed invitations

I also had a request for a “girl” version of the safari themed baby shower invitation. I added a bit of pink, some ferns and flowers and of course, a pink elephant 🙂

girl safari jungle baby shower invitation

You can also customize this baby shower invitation via Corjl – change background colors, fonts and more!

If you’ve never used Corjl before, here’s a quick video with the “how to”.

Super cute jungle animals hiding among the ferns. The elephant, hippo, lion and giraffe are soft watercolor versions – perfect for a gender neutral shower.

Jungle Animals Neutral Baby Shower Invitation

Here’s a creative touch to the lion king theme – multi colored jungle leaves surround the baby lion. And too, these are easy to customize for your own lion themed shower.

Lion Safari Vines Baby Shower Greenery Invitation

Fun jungle animals including a not too scary lion, blue elephant, spotted giraffe, hungry hippo, crazy crocodile and ready to party palm tree! Back has a repeating jungle pattern featuring the cast of safari characters.

Here’s a baby girl shower invitation featuring some jungle animals with cute flowers in their hair: a zebra, tiger, elephant and giraffe all join the party. Love the creativity!

Girls Safari Animals Baby Shower Invitation

Baby boy shower invitations

These safari animals are heading out on a hot air balloon with “It’s a boy” in the banner. So sweet!

Hot Air Balloon Baby Shower Jungle Animals Boy Invitation

Twin elephant safari themed invitations

Is your mom to be having twins? There are plenty of designs available for the twin theme – including these adorable baby elephants.

Elegant Twin Elephant Soft Greenery Baby Shower Invitation

Jungle theme baby shower decoration ideas.

There is such a variety in jungle themes – your creativity and imagination can bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re hanging palm leaves from the ceiling or adding boho accents, you can’t go wrong with this crowd pleasing theme.

safari animal prints for baby shower decor

The animal prints above or those shown below can be showcased at the shower on the food table, gift table, or sprinkled around the room. Then when the shower is over, off to the nursery for the baby’s wall. This is a really inexpensive way to add cute jungle decorations throughout the shower.

baby jungle animal prints for baby shower

An adorable stuffed animal always adds sweetness to the party – like this super cute stuffed lion . Plus he would look darling in the nursery after the shower. You can find tigers , zebras and elephants too

Safari theme welcome sign

There are plenty of welcome baby flags but this one is super cute. I love the accents on the flag and the fun animals – from My Happy Party shop on etsy.

welcome baby - safari theme baby shower sign

Safari theme baby shower guest book

Greet your guests with a smile and a pen – and have them sign this adorable baby shower guest book. This sweet book gives guests the opportunity to add wishes and make predictions. It also includes a gift tracker log (great for mom!) and blank pages for notes or other mementos. Best of all, it’s less than $10!

If you’re handy with a needle and thread, these jungle animals would also be fun to decorate at the shower. You can find patterns and other beautiful fabrics with a safari theme.

These cute baby blocks will instantly add to your safari theme shower. Don’t forget the tropical balloon arch !

Safari theme balloons instantly set the tone with very little effort. These decorative balloons from evescraft at etsy include patterns for cheetah, tiger, zebra and giraffe.

Stuffed animals are always a great hit at a baby shower. I love this elephant rocking chair idea! Or you could also have a large giraffe at the entrance to really set the mood when guests arrive. Both also make great baby gifts once the wild one arrives!

boho safari theme shower - baby elephant rocking chair

Diaper cakes with a jungle theme

There are plenty of creative jungle theme diaper cakes on etsy but this one stands out for his simplicity and creativity. Another perfect accent for the popular golden safari baby showers.

golden safari diaper cake for baby shower

It’s about to get wild! Featuring an ever so cute elephant, lion and giraffe, this diaper cake is sure to get the admiration of your guests.

So simple – safari themed food ideas!

How fun are these pretzel sticks with animal print patterns? You can find the basics on creating chocolate covered pretzels here . For the white chocolate, you’ll need some food coloring to create the giraffe, cheetah and tiger patterns. What’s even easier? Just order them from dalicakesweetshop and she will ship them to you!

This adorable tiger dip works perfectly for a jungle themed baby shower. Just cut up some red, orange and yellow peppers for the mane, arrange a few black olives for the face and crackers for the ears. You can use store bought dip or hummus – or if you’re feeling brave, you can create your own homemade hummus .

Ok – it really doesn’t get any easier than this to create a cute snack for your shower. Cheese cubes on a skewer with a little decorative jungle animal (or two) and a sign. These are poked into the side of a melon. Fun – and simple!

Love this pineapple palm tree! It looks pretty simple to do too – just stack up some pineapples (have a rod to hold them straight). Next add some palm leaves on the top. Lastly, surround the base with tropical fruit. So creative – and such a dramatic display!

pineapple fruit display with palm leaves

Other fun food ideas for the party are:

Fruit skewers Sausage rolls Little Debbie Zebra cakes Finger sandwiches Animal crackers (make cute thank you favors as shown below)

animal cracker favors for safari theme shower

Jungle Juice – fruity, flavorful and fun!

For drinks, what could be easier? Add some tropical fruit and ice to your water pitchers and you have instant jungle juice – perfect tropical drinks for the party. Super easy – and flavorful too!

Parties with a purpose!

Since you’re having an African theme, why not give the mom to be this so cute “ Save Elephants from Extinction ” from the Elephant Cooperation with cute mom and baby elephant. There’s also one for the kiddo with Jungle Love featuring two elephants with cute hearts. What’s more, this could be a great gift idea for the big brother or sister. Best of all, 100% of profits from the sales of the tees goes directly to protecting the gentle giants. Buy a tshirt, save an elephant. ?

save the animals from extinction - baby shower t shirt for mom to be

There are many more charitable organizations you can showcase at your party. I love this Wild in Africa store with beautiful bracelets. What’s more, they donate 50% of all profits to the charities such as the Wild Tomorrow Fund , the Rhino Rescue project and more!.

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This is such a cute saying on the favor tag – the sentiment is so sweet. It reads “Please light me up when you hear the news that baby Sawyer has made his debut. The flame will glow to celebrate little Sawyer’s arrival date.” It’s easy to do too … get your candle votives with lids ( or without lids ) next add some twine, punch a hole in your note card and lastly, add to your candle favors. You can customize the tags with your own wording or poem too!

The Thank You Card features the golden safari animals. What’s more, there’s plenty of room inside to add your special notes.

golden safari animal thank you card for baby shower

More Jungle safari ideas – Jungle themed balloons, Welcome Sign and Baby shower favors!

Did you know that you can create a Baby Registry on Amazon ? It’s super easy!

These baby shower favors from Kate Aspen are adorable too. Jungle shower candle animals 🙂

We hope you enjoyed our safari themed shower ideas! If you have photos or ideas to share, we’d love to hear them. If you’re still looking for party themes, we have plenty more too … our baby bee shower and forest animals just to name a few!

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ColleenMichele is a smile maker and graphic designer at colleenmichele.com. Her designs have been featured on national sites including Martha Stewart Wedding, Country Living Magazine, Bride’s Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Pop Sugar and BuzzFeed.

Reader Interactions

February 28, 2022 at 3:43 am

Hello. Can you tell me where I can get the elephant and giraffe cake toppers?

February 28, 2022 at 2:00 pm

Hi Ima! Those little cake toppers are so cute! You can find the cute toppers here.

February 9, 2023 at 3:17 pm

Do you know where I can get cutters or templates for fondant cut outs for the animals in the cake with the kangaroo?

February 11, 2023 at 2:25 pm

Hi Tracy – It appears that the templates were handmade with fondant. The cookie cutouts I’ve seen are similar – but not the same. There are a lot of cute ones out there though on etsy – you may find something you like!

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Jungle joy: safari theme baby shower celebration.

The impending arrival of your little one marks the beginning of a truly lovable adventure. What better way to celebrate this joyous occasion than by embracing the untamed beauty of the safari theme baby shower?

A safari theme for your baby shower is rapidly becoming the go-to choice for expecting parents. The theme adds an element of enchantment to the celebration, making it visually appealing and engaging.

This guide will dive into the heart of organizing a safari-themed baby shower, exploring engaging activities, delightful food ideas, and safari-inspired decor. Plus, with the convenience of party supplies in bulk from CV Linens, turning your safari dreams into reality becomes an effortless journey.

Get ready for a safari celebration that's as delightful and unique as your little one!

Unveiling the Magic: A Peek into Safari Theme Baby Shower

A safari-themed baby shower exudes a vibrant and adventurous vibe, creating a charming and adventurous atmosphere. The colors that dominate this theme often include earthy tones like greens and browns, echoing the lush foliage of the jungle.

This baby shower is typically celebrated with a nod to nature and wildlife, with elements such as jungle animals, foliage, and rustic texture. The vibe is lively, playful, and nature-infused, capturing the essence of a safari adventure.

Safari baby showers can be celebrated in various styles, ranging from casual and fun to glamorous and upscale. Whether you opt for a backyard gathering or an elegant venue, the safari theme adapts seamlessly to different settings. With thoughtful planning, you can create a memorable event that captures the spirit of the safari right in the heart of your baby shower.

Safari Baby Shower Ideas to Make Your Celebration Memorable

Embarking on a safari theme baby shower adventure opens the door to a world of creative and playful ideas that can transform your event into a wild extravaganza. Here's a safari of inspiration for your celebration:

1. Safari Baby Shower Invitations

Build excitement with safari-themed invitations featuring adorable animal illustrations or elegant safari silhouettes. Make it playful by incorporating phrases like "Join our Safari Squad" or "Roar into Baby's World."

2. Safari Theme Baby Shower Cake

Make a statement with a safari baby shower cake. Picture adorable animal cake toppers, jungle landscapes, or even a cake shaped like a friendly giraffe. You can also opt for a chic and minimalist cake adorned with edible greenery.

3. Photo Booth

Transform your venue into a jungle haven with a captivating photo booth area. Don't forget to include some fun safari-themed props, from charming safari hats to playful animal masks.

To add a touch of jungle elegance, frame your photo booth with a stylish pipe and drape set . This backdrop provides a sleek and sophisticated look that serves as the perfect canvas for capturing those memorable moments.

4. Food and Drinks

Craft a menu that reflects the safari spirit. Serve 'wild' snacks, tropical fruits, and animal-shaped cookies. Go for exotic mocktails to enhance your safari-themed cocktail hour. Buy linen tablecloths in earthy tones like sage green or sandy beige to complement the safari setting.

5. Safari Baby Shower Games

Keep the party lively with games like "Guess the Animal" or "Safari Scavenger Hunt." These interactive activities will engage guests and add a playful touch to your celebration.

6. Party Favors

Send guests home with a touch of the wild. Mini succulents, animal-shaped cookies, personalized animal keychains, or safari-themed candles make for delightful and memorable party favors.

7. Safari Baby Shower Decorations

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These baby shower ideas are bound to make your celebration a safari sensation! Let your creativity run wild!

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Safari Baby Shower Ideas: Planning a Safari-Themed Celebration

Planning a baby shower can be almost as exciting as the execution! There are many ideas, and when following a Safari Baby Shower theme, the number of animals and colors that can be included is nearly endless. From decorations to gifts, food, and activities, there are so many Safari Baby Shower ideas to choose from.

With many options available there are sure to be many opportunities to choose from alternatives for decorations, foods, and activities that will fit an elegant party, a kid or family-friendly party, or a lighthearted gathering. The expecting mother is sure to appreciate all of the efforts and will remember her Safari baby shower with fondness as they watch the child grow.

Safari Baby Shower Ideas – Decorations

Safari Baby Shower decorations really begin with what invitations you choose, as these will set the tone for the guests right from the start. For a safari themed Baby Shower choose invitations that are in green, tan, and natural colours. Safari invitations can be matched to balloons, banners, and much more.

Banners are a great way to share joy and greet people as they enter. Choose one that has baby animals on it, real or cartoon, and announce “congratulations”, or “welcome” or even that has the baby’s name and the month that they are due. Banners can be all one piece or they can be created with a string of flags, letters, or balloons.

Place settings add to the theme and help to create a cohesive appearance. Plates, napkins, and cups can all be themed. For a safari Baby Shower theme choose items that have images of animals on them, ideally baby animals for the baby shower. For added interest, cups can be located that are shaped like animals, for example, elephant cups with their trunk as the handle. These will please even the most serious party guests.

For easy and fun decorations, and even to use as a gift suggestion, use stuffed animals that are animals you would find on a safari, giraffes, elephants, lions, tigers, etc. They can be placed around the room and used as a game later, or they can be all piled in one space like a hammock or scene. Ask guests to bring a copy of their childhood favorites to add to the special occasion.

Small plastic toy animals are ideal for this theme and can be placed around the table or hidden as surprises around the entire space. They are also perfect for putting on top of cake or cupcakes.

Use a tablecloth that is in the colors that match, a dark green or light green, tan, brown, or in animal print for added fun. The tablecloth will not only protect the surface of your table but add to the overall appeal of the space.

A safari theme backdrop can be used to make a great photography space. These can be as large or small as you want and can be hung on a wall inside or outside. Set up some props including animal masks, balloons, stuffed animals, and a camera to allow your guests to pose in front of it for both decoration and a fun activity to memorialize the event.

Click here to read about How to make a Baby Shower backdrop .

Safari gear, such as helmets, all-terrain vehicles, boots, and clothing can all be used to place around the room or even dress a scarecrow for added interest.

Balloons in the themed colors can be grouped near areas of interest such as the gift table, the snack table, and a guestbook to help guide visitors to all the areas that they should be sure to visit and can even mark the way to the bathroom for those guests who are not familiar with the home.

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Leaves, palm trees, and sand are all associated with safari and can be added to the theme. Stand some fake palm trees around the space, and add some other large-leafed trees, real or artificial, to create a full safari immersion feeling. Bringing in elements of the environment can help people to settle into the theme and enjoy it even more.

A safari themed balloon arch is a great way to create a focus in the room and when made with dark green light green, browns, and other neutral and calm tones will fit the theme and feel of your Safari baby shower. Place it around the space for gift opening or where the guest of honor will sit, or use it to frame a space for photographs, surround a framed picture of the sonogram, or bring attention to any other part of the experience.

Check out our post here for easy instructions for How to make a DIY balloon arch.

More Safari Baby Shower Ideas

Print and hang pictures of animals on safari. These can be blown up for larger spaces, or printed smaller to put on place cards, or labelled food. Choose images that are cute, funny, silly, or include baby animals to match the theme the best.

Balloon animals are ideal for decorating a safari baby shower. These can be placed strategically around the room or along with other balloon arrangements to add visual interest, and people are certain to remember the baby shower with the balloon animals.

Goodie bags, or baby shower favors , are another way to tie the theme together and show your guests that you appreciate their attendance. Animal keychains, safari animal stickers to seal bags of candy or animal cracker treats, books about someone who went on safari, and the bags or boxes themselves being animal prints or having an image of animals on them are all a great fit for this theme.

Use wooden blocks with animals painted on them to create staggered presentations for snacks, drinks, and other decorations.

Add animal prints around the space. A zebra print throw blanket, cheetah print throw pillows, fake fur rugs, and even curtains and tablecloths can all be sourced in assorted animal prints.

Add streamers to the doorways, link balloons, and drape the tables to add additional color and detail.

Confetti can be spread around the table to add fun to the decorations and add a pop of color to any space.

Safari Baby Shower Food Ideas

Desserts are always a focus when food is involved, and sand can be a great starting point. Use ground graham crackers to create a sand base and add gummy animals to the “sand” all over a pudding for a great snack that everyone is sure to enjoy regardless of age.

Make your drinks exotic by using flavors related to a safari experience. Sparkling water is easy to flavor and safe for all ages, even the guest of honor, and can be created in pineapple, coconut pineapple, grapefruit, and many other varieties. Serve in champagne glasses for an elegant feel or place out small bottles of flavored water.

Serve cupcakes with green icing to mimic the plains and add a small plastic safari animal on top. Alternatively, an image of an animal placed as a flag on the top is easily added to either homemade or store-bought cupcakes.

Read about how to make an amazing Baby Shower dessert table here.

Have a Safari themed cake made that has a dessert or oasis theme and use it as a centerpiece for the dessert or food table. This will delight the guests and create a lasting memory of the event.

Donuts can be lined up, standing against each other, and topped with green paper or toppers to look like pineapples. A matching taste profile adds to the appeal.

Fruit salads can add a light and flavorful option for a snack table.

Choose cupcake toppers, either from fondant, modeling chocolate, or printed images to place on top of plain cupcakes for easy dessert.

A punch with fruit floating on top can be used to create a watering hole, allowing people to stop by and pour a drink.

Cake pops covered with animal prints are sure to delight.

A veggie tray can mimic the food choices of the herbivores on safari and can be arranged to look like animals with a carrot mane, raisins for eyes, or bread as an elephant’s trunk. There are many creative ways to organize vegetables and other foods to look like animals.

Kebabs are a fun and easy way to enjoy snacks during a baby shower or other gathering. Chicken or other meats can be used along with vegetables or other savory items, while fruit kebabs with pineapple, grapes, berries, and more can add a pop of color to the table and let people snack as they socialize.

Animal Crackers can be placed in ground graham cracker base to appear as though they are walking across the sand, or in pudding for a mixture of textures.

What to bring to a Safari Baby Shower?

Request stuffed animals as a gift, and you can create your own safari experience for the baby as it grows.
Clothes that are safari themed or have animals on them can fit the theme well.
Decoration or images, pictures, framed posters, and other decorative items are wonderful gifts for building a nursery.
Gifts for guests can also be safari themed including small bags of candies with safari anima stickers holding them closed.
Plastic or even robotic animals are great gifts for a safari-themed baby shower and can help the baby to learn about animals as they grow.
Books on animals, safaris, and baby animals are all great gifts for any shower.

Safari Themed Baby Shower Games

Create an animal safari by setting up stuffed animals around the room and putting up cards with basic information on each animal.
Build a photo booth with a cut-out where the face would be, allowing guests to take pictures of themselves as those animals.
Create a scavenger hunt with stuffed or plastic animals around the room and have guests find them all and check them off.
Play a trivia game based on basic facts about the animals you see on safari.
Fill a jar with small plastic elephants or giraffes and have people guess how many are in the jar.
Create a bingo card using safari animals and plants.
Rent animal costumes and have a race to see who can get dressed as an animal the fastest.
Face painters can paint all the guest faces as different animals to bring some whimsy and light fun to the event.
Pin the tail on the tiger.
Fill a tub with sand and place toys within, then blindfold participants and have them search through the sand to find the animal toys. The first to find a certain number can win.
Enjoy a wordplay game taking characteristics of safari animals and applying them to children. For example how they walk when they are first learning, how joeys ride with their mother, lions roar when they want something, and see who can come up with the best comparisons or puns.
Play animal sounds and see who can name the animal the fastest.

Safari Themed Baby Shower Final Note

When planning a baby shower there are many things to consider. Once the theme is determined it can be easier to piece together the event and choose food, activities, and decorations that will match. A safari is full of new foliage, expansive views, and animals that some may never see in zoos. By incorporating each of these aspects into the planning a fun and whimsical experience that will bring joy to all those in attendance.

Many of the decorations and games are easy to find and the food can be made in ways that are budget-friendly and easy to execute. A safari-themed baby shower is sure to impress all of the guests and can even help them to choose what gifts to choose or how to wrap them. Be sure to take plenty of photos, or have everyone send the pictures they take to one online photo album to share the memories and keep them for years to come.

About Author

Jane Sheriff is the founder, creative director, party planner and mom of three. She started Darling Celebrations back in 2012 to share easy and beautiful ideas for celebrating the special events in life.

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Safari Themed Baby Shower

I recently helped plan my best friend’s safari themed baby shower and I thought I would share all the details! I have to admit I was busy putting things together, right until people started showing up so I didn’t get to take a ton of photos. Thankfully there were a couple of people who got some photos of all the safari-themed decor, food and desserts. If you’re planning a baby shower, please use all these photos as inspiration!

Safari Baby Shower Decor

The majority of the decor from the baby shower was purchased on Amazon. I have to admit, I didn’t put together the balloon arch but it turned out amazing and the gold Oh Baby balloon brought the whole thing together. I would recommend buying two kits and also a balloon pump if you don’t have one. We didn’t use all of the balloons but one kit wouldn’t have been enough since we also used balloons in the baby blocks.

The gold and white frames were from the Dollar Tree and so were the figurines. I spray painted them gold and then once they were dried, put a coat of clear spray paint on them to seal them. For favors we gave Bath and Body Works mini hand sanitizers, perfect for literally everyone.

Safari Baby Shower Food

Since the shower was at 2pm, we just had a charcuterie board with a ton of meats, cheeses, fruits and crackers along with some hummus that looked like a lion (soooo cute), Caprese bites, buffalo chicken dip, and a vegetable tray.

Safari Baby Shower Desserts

If you have been following me for a while, you probably know I love desserts and baking is my JAM. To keep with the safari theme, I made lion cupcakes, zebra chocolate-covered strawberries, iced cookies and giraffe pretzels. I cheated with the French macarons and bought them from Trader Joe’s and just brushed gold paint on the chocolate ones and drizzled chocolate with sprinkles on the vanilla ones.

Baby Shower Games

Part of me wanted to do baby shower games like “porn or labor” and “guess the celebrity baby names” but we went with the classic, Guess How Big Momma Is, Guess When Baby Will Come and Bingo. There are a ton of great ideas on the Pampers website if you need any ideas.

Safari Baby Shower: 12 Ideas For Your African Safari Themed Shower

A safari baby shower theme is a great way to bring playfulness to your baby shower.

I have explored the plains of the world wide web to find you the perfect party ideas for your shower.

Animal treats, safari props, and khaki accessories are just a few of the essentials you’ll find listed below.

Safari Baby Shower Food Ideas

The food table is a great place to amp up the safari shower theme.

An imaginative way to display your food is to label each appetizer as a food that a certain safari animal would eat.

Below are some fun examples of this.

Get creative!

Turn everyone’s favorite pretzel rods into sweet and salty “tiger tails” for your guests to snack on.
Throw together a display of “hungry hippo dip” and “cheetos for cheetahs” like this avid party planner did in this blog post .
Serve up a nostalgic tray of animal crackers as “giraffe snacks” in these festive leaf dishes
Do it yourself “monkey treats” are easily crafted with candy bananas and a few cheap little supplies. This blog post will teach you how to make them. Alternatively, you could choose to play around with banana pudding cups for an inspired version of monkey treats.
Take a trek through the lion’s den to gather up these “lion’s cub-cakes”. Cupcakes are a baby shower staple. Check out these adorable safari cupcake toppers !
Display your “zebra pops” on a bed of green tissue resembling the safari grasslands. Cake pops are a splendid treat that will please every baby shower guest with a sweet tooth. The cake pop photos below are borrowed from this blog post .
Your baby shower attendees will need a spot to cool off. Lead them to the “watering hole” – a cute and inexpensive hydration station for your guests – by placing a bunch of water bottles in a massive metal tub/bucket ( just like this one ). To make this idea special, wrap each water bottle with animal print tape! This idea was borrowed from a blogger who hosted a summer safari baby shower of her own. Check out these safari print tapes on Amazon.
Feed your baby shower guests Nutter Butter cookies in these leaf dishes . Label the dish as “elephant cookies”.

Source: Roxy’s Kitchen

Source: Crissa’s Cake Corner

The key to an inspired food table at your baby shower is to find foods that fit your theme and are tasty!

Have any safari food ideas of your own? Let me know in the comment section below.

Safari Baby Shower Invitations

A clever idea for safari themed baby shower invitations is to use a passport template.

Dig out your passport for your basic dimensions, fonts, and layouts.

Keep your invitations similar to a real passport while adding festive safari touches.

If you need help deciding on what information to include in the invitation read through our post on how to word a baby shower invitation .

The finest example of the passport themed invitation we could find is pictured below. This blog post shows you how to make them.

If you don’t have the time to devote to making detailed and complex DIY invitations you could simplify the design or purchase safari invitations that are available online like the ones below:

Safari Baby Shower Animal Invitations
Jungle Safari Baby Shower Invitation
Safari Passport Invitations

Source: Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon

Safari Baby Shower Prop Ideas

Using safari props is playful and will bring your safari theme full circle.

Check out the following safari themed prop ideas and transform your baby shower from good to great:

Place inflatable, wild animals by the food display or as centerpieces on tables.
Decorate the venue with animal printed balloons . A baby shower isn’t a party without balloons!
Provide your guests with animal masks to promote festive photo taking opportunities.
Designing, styling, and coordinating a baby shower for a soon-to-be mother is a great experience. The safari theme idea is a unique choice that the guests and mother to-be will love. Send your guests home with something to remember the safari party with in these adorable “Born To Be Wild” gift boxes .

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45 Safari Baby Shower Ideas

Updated on: Mar 03, 2024

One of the best parts of planning a baby shower is having the opportunity to have a theme around the whole party. It can be a very fun and creative part of event planning, especially if you choose to go with a safari theme that focuses on the jungle and the animals that accompany it. This unique party theme can be for a boy or a girl, it doesn't matter. We also offer Checklists and budget worksheets for baby showers!

The safari theme allows many ideas to come to life, our goal is to make the planning process much easier for you! This article will include many ideas you can use to spice up your party.

Safari Baby Shower Decorations

This is where you can have the most fun when planning a safari-themed baby shower. The options for decoration are endless. You can use them to decorate your home or any place where you decide to stay. The first and most important thing you need to do is to create a natural forest environment. To do this, be sure to decorate with lush leaves and ferns to add the shades of green needed to create a forest appearance around the room.

1. Leaves and ferns

The first and most important thing you need to do is to create a natural forest environment. To do this, be sure to decorate with Lush leaves and ferns to add the shades of green needed to create a forest look around the room.

2. DIY Safari Backdrop

Create a fun focal point with a DIY safari backdrop with animal cutouts and a safari jeep for photo ops!

3. Tropical Beverage Station

Try creating a dedicated drinking station and use small plants to add a safari vibe to it.

4. Faux Animal Print Rugs

Bring some extra wild energy to your party with faux animal print rugs!

5. Window decorations

There are many options to choose from when you're trying to spice up your home's windows and walls for the party.

6. Animal balloons

Consider buying some animal-themed balloons for kids to play with!

7. Pots or Vases with Ferns

Adding real pots and vases with real plants can make the party come alive, just be sure to keep them out of the way of the little ones.

8. Straw table skirt

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A nice straw table skirt can be a very nice decoration to spice up the table for gifts, food or drink at the party. However, be sure to stay away from those that appear to be for a luau.

A great thing when decorating is sticking to a color scheme. A dark green palm vibe is not going to be enough. You want to incorporate vibrant jungle colors to brighten up the room. You can also add pops of pink or blue to indicate the sex of the baby if desired.

13. Figures and statues of action animals

What is an animal-free Safari? Place animal statues or even action around the place to give it an atmosphere and make it feel more like a safari.

Safari Baby Shower Party Favors

14. keychains.

A cute way to have your guests and their kids remember the party would be to have them leave with an animal keychain.

15. Animal Cake Pops

A tasty option for a party favor would be an animal themed cake pop.

16. Small Plants

Sending guests home with a little plant from the party is a very cool favor and very unique.

16. Animal Shaped Cookies

Making cookies in the shape of animals to stay with the theme and sending them home is a delicious way to say thank you for coming.

17. Safari Themed Bracelets

You could either give one to each guest individually or put them in a bag filled with other goodies, but a safari-themed bracelet would be great for kids.

Rhode Island Novelty Rubber Safari Print Bracelets

Rubber Safari Print Bracelet

18. Treats in a Mason Jar

Packing a mason jar filled with candies and treats is another great option for a party favor.

19. Favor Bags

Bags filled with different things like treats such as cake pops, macrons, or cookies can be a great gift.

20. Favor Display

Creating a gift table decorated and designed to look like the safari would be a nice way to pull the whole room together and people wouldn't leave without grabbing a bag!

21. Customized Labels

Using customized labels on the favors is a great way to thank your guests for coming and celebrating you and the baby!

One way to take it to another level would be to keep the jungle theme going by wrapping the favors in leaves. You can also make sure to add customized labels to the favors to make it more personalized of a gift.

22. Safari Animals Stuffed Animals

Stuffed animals are almost good party favors for the guests to take home. Bring stuffed animals from the safari like Elephants, Giraffes, Lions, and other animals to give your guests a memorable experience.

Safari Baby Shower Games

A good thing to have at a baby shower is games. It keeps the party fun and enjoyable for people of all ages, and if you want to make it more interesting, prepare some gift bags for the winners of the games!

23. Safari Bingo

A classic and easy baby shower game. There are many Bingo boards you can get online, but you can also make them yourself if you're creative enough!

24. Animal Sound Game

Bring your wild safari to life with an animal sound game! Simply, play recordings of various safari animals and have the guests guess which sound belongs to each animal.

25. Safari Word Search

Using an alphabet soup to try to get everyone to settle in before a meal can be a great idea, check out these safari-themed custom word searches .

26. Guess the Animal Print

Challenge your guests with a fun guess the animal print game, in which your guests guess the animals each print belongs to

27. In the musical chairs of the jungle

This is much more complicated and could get louder, but playing a song from the Lion King movies everyone knows and playing musical chairs is a great time!

26. Mom or Dad Safari Theme

A fun and interactive game to play with the whole crowd is the mom or dad guessing game. It's easier for adults to play, but kids can get involved too!

28. Curiosities of safari animals

Trivia is a great way to engage guests. Throw some animal trivia to guests with a prize that will get people involved in the celebration.

28. Animal coloring books

Coloring is a classic and fun for everyone to enjoy. Make sure to give everyone plenty of markers and other colorful utensils to let them color until their heart's content.

Safari Baby Shower Food+Drink Ideas

One of the most important parts of any party is the food, snacks, and dessert. Depending on whether or not you plan on feeding your guests a real meal will obviously depend on what you have to make. Most baby showers stick to small snacks and desserts.

29. Safari Animal Plates

A cute way to make the eating more fun is to get some safari-themed plates and napkins that will match the decorations and add to the theme.

30. Jungle Juice

Keep your guests refreshed with a fun fruity tropical punch called jungle juice 31. safari cups.

To go along with the plates and napkins, why not pick up a few stacks of safari-themed cups? There are many options for full packs that come with plates, napkins, and cups. But if you just want to go with the cups, here are a few options.

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32. Safari Animal Fruit Tray

Make your fruit tray festive when you cut your arrangement of fruits into the shape of safari animals such as elephants or giraffes!

For snacks, an easy solution is small things like pretzels, popcorn, chips, cheese, and crackers, etc. Baby showers are much more of a snacking environment so plan accordingly.

34. Animal Cupcakes

A cool way to incorporate them in the dessert is to make cupcakes in the shape of jungle animals, but if you are not that talented, then cupcake cups will do the trick!

35. Safari Cake Topper

If the plan is to go with a cake then consider getting a cheap cake topper to indicate the gender of the child!

Cake and Cupcakes are very popular but don’t feel obligated to make them just because we said so. Cookies, donuts, cake pops, or macarons are all good choices as well!

Safari Baby Shower Party Supplies

An important part of a baby shower is the centerpieces you decide to go with. The obvious route for a centerpiece might be some kind of animal-themed piece. You can build it around the food table if that makes it easier. Most parties offer a selection of food with animal ornaments around the food to maintain the safari feel.

36. Jungle tablecloth

An easy and inexpensive way to make your table fit in with the rest of the décor is a nice jungle-themed tablecloth.

37. Safari Jeep Serving Trays

Serve your snacks and appetizers on safari jeep serving trays for a whimsy decoration that will make your guests smile!

38. Centerpiece with jungle animals

These animal decorations on a stick can be great to place in the center of the table in a nice pot with plants.

39. Tropical Leaf Placemat

Keep the safari theme going with tropical leaf placemats that will add a wild element to your tables.

40. Animal print sign

Another great option is this Etsy Safari themed sign to place in the center of a table.

41. Animal figures

Decorative Gold Animals: these statement pieces are painted a metallic gold colour making them so versatile and right on trend Gold Safari Animals: one of the most popular party themes for everything from a "wild one", to baby shower, "two wild", stagette, bachlorette party, and more! Gold Party Animals: set the theme with these conversation pieces. Everyone will want to know where you got them! Gold Safari Party Decorations: so unique and versatile, they compliment so many styles of this popular theme 7 Unique Animals: Each package includes 7 DIFFERENT animals: an elephant, giraffe, male lion, female lion, tiger, rhino, and gorilla. These animals are a large size (measuring approximately 4.5 - 6 inches long and the giraffe measures approximately 6 inches high) making them perfect for your party centerpiece.

A great way to spread some color and add some flavor to your centerpiece or food tables would be these golden safari animal figurines that could be used as toys later on!

42. Wooden message box

A common centerpiece for a baby shower is a giant wooden box decorated with the theme and then has a slot at the top for guests to write notes for the baby and parents to read later. Leave blank cards next to the box so it can be done smoothly. These cards will be great to keep and put in a scrapbook of some kind for the future baby.

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42. safari themed invitations.

For starters, you can invite guests in a fun way. Create or buy Invitations with the theme of a safari to portray the theme of the jungle / tropical forest and also include wild animals. Vibrant and bright colors are a must.

Invitations will also give guests an idea of what kind of gifts they can bring. This could be extremely helpful if the plan is to decorate the baby's room with a safari theme. You can mention this in the invitation to better prepare your guests for gift purchases.

43. Photo Invitations

Bring a personal touch to your invitations by adding a photo of the future parents with a safari background or an adorable baby animal!

44. Calligraphy invitations

If you're on a high enough budget, handing out calligraphy invitations would be a great way to get people's attention to attend your safari baby shower.

45. 3D Pop-up Invitations

Design your cards with a special pop-up design of baby jungle animals with a safari background and maybe even some confetti for a fun surprise!

Safari Baby Shower: Conclusion

Planning a baby shower is a very fun and rewarding process, but it could be a lot of work. Make sure you leave enough time to get decorations, food, and games, and make sure you set it up well in advance to have the best party possible! The goal is to make it very relaxing and fun for children. Future parents and not a stressful day. If it looks like this particular topic is going to be too expensive, take a look at other Affordable options .

Last but not least, take plenty of photos for parents and guests!

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Make Your Safari Baby Shower An Adventure

Your BFF is about to be a mom, and it is time to plan the baby shower of the year. But first, you’ll need to come up with a unique baby shower theme.

For a creative pre-baby party, steer clear of the generic ladybug, dinosaurs, blue, pink, or monkey themes. Not that there’s anything wrong with those themes, they are excellent. However, in this post, we’ll discuss one of the most unique shower themes— a safari baby shower.

It is time to think outside the box.

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What Are Some Unique Baby Shower Themes?

A surefire method to host a unique baby shower theme is to t ake time-honored ideas and infuse them with a dose of the modern.

To illustrate this point, think of a basic blue baby shower. How about giving it the classic twist of a blue nautical baby shower theme? Then you can sail out to meet the young prince in a sea of blue.

On the other hand, a rustic mustache or cowboy baby shower theme will fill your party with puns. A cowboy boy theme’s props and decor will also make for excellent photo backdrops.

Also, you can go bold with a pink tea party theme for the brewing baby girl. A tea party is an excellent opportunity to blend your delicate pinks and cream for an airy and light feel.

Alternatively, a garden or woodland gender reveal theme will infuse your party with natural elements such as acorns and assorted flowers.

And now, let’s talk about a safari-themed baby shower.

What Is A Safari Baby Shower Theme?

A safari-themed baby shower takes the parents-to-be and their guests to the wild African savanna or Amazon jungle.

Jungle baby shower themes are unisex baby shower ideas inspired by nature, wild animals, vibrant colors, and storybook friends.

The safari animals baby shower will set the stage for a unique, creative, and fun rainforest or jungle party. There is no better way to show the mom-to-be some love and give her a much-needed break from the day-to-day pregnancy routine than with a safari baby shower.

How Do I Throw A Safari Baby Shower?

Having the right space is the key to the perfect jungle safari baby shower. O ne of the best safari baby shower venues is the outdoors. So, plan a jungle baby shower either in summer or late spring. Your theme will blend in with the natural greens and browns in the outdoors.

That said, if you live in warmer climates, you can have a safari baby shower at your convenience. However, if the momma craves a safari-themed baby shower in the dead of winter, there are ways to go about it.

So, what do you do if you cannot take your baby shower party to the great outdoors? First, fill up your indoor space with greenery, such as ferns. The natural details will transport you to the jungle and make your party space pop.

Build your jungle theme using glam animal prints on table linen, wallpaper, rugs, or cushion fabrics. Large animal prints will pull your design together.

More so, you can accessorize with fun jungle-themed photo walls and animal artwork. The key to this theme’s success is plenty of natural light for a positive, airy, and relaxing party.

Safari Baby Shower Invitations

Safari baby shower theme invitations can set the jungle party theme mood before the get-together. An added benefit of safari-themed invitations is giving the guests an idea of the gift items they should bring for the baby’s room. It doesn’t hurt to mention that you have a safari theme baby room on the invite to prep them for gift shopping.

There are exquisite DIY safari party baby shower bundle templates with everything from invites to table settings, stickers, welcome signs to banners. All that you need is quality stock paper to get started on your jungle-themed baby shower.

A professional calligrapher can personalize them further, but this is a premium option. Alternatively, take the easy way out and order your safari-themed invitation cards online. Etsy has lots of attractive and high-quality options that you can order pre-printed.

E-invites like the Wild One Safari Squad invite at Paperlesspost are a cheaper, more environmentally friendly option. Furthermore, digital e-invite websites will track your RSVPs and ease your planning tasks.

Safari Baby Shower Decorations

There is much that you can do with quality safari baby shower decorations. You can, for instance, use the giant Monstera or palm leaves as your muse for an elegant outdoors and glittery jungle theme. Blend their imposing greenery with tasteful gold details such as miniature elephants , giraffes, and white roses.

Place some lemongrass and citronella outdoor candles around a gilt monstera leaf centerpiece. The candles will infuse the party with a revitalizing and crisp fragrance, making the all-golden sheen delicacies all the more pleasant.

Floral décor in soft, warm hues like cream and apricot will add a feminine vibe to your theme’s animal figures and boisterous savanna plants. If you are adventurous, use glittering bold textures with some glam for the ultimate jungle theme.

Safari Baby Shower Balloons

Safari baby shower balloons can create beautiful backdrops and garlands for an unforgettable party. For example, vibrant sage green, white, and gold balloons and greenery will have all your guests going “Oh baby!”

You can also order a Jungle Safari Balloons Garland Arch Kit with loads of colorful balloons in leopard, zebra, tiger, and coffee patterns.

Balloons will elevate your jungle book baby shower, while whimsical mylar balloon signage in gold can create excellent photo-op backgrounds.

Safari Baby Shower Centerpieces

The perfect centerpiece is jungle-themed desserts, such as a giant baby shower cake with lots of stuffed jungle animal cake toppers. You can also have an animal-inspired centerpiece, like, a giraffe-styled cake.

How about an animal figure surrounded by beautiful potted plants on a neutral-colored tablecloth? Try out this Giraffe Donut Stand for your baby boy donuts as a centerpiece.

Safari Baby Shower Backdrops

For a sophisticated backdrop, go big and bold with blooming balloons in neutral greens, browns, peaches, and cream.

Throw in some pampas grass to complete the out-in-the-wild theme party. Alternatively, build a boho-style photo backdrop using animal-inspired décor, a few baskets, and a balloon arch.

Safari Baby Shower Desserts & Cakes

The desserts and cakes are another chance to infuse the safari theme into your baby shower. Serve animal crackers, banana pudding cups, or zebra cakes.

How about cheetah print-inspired sweets as party favors?

And don’t forget to add safari-themed cupcakes to the dessert table. You can even pack some of these and give guests later to go with as their safari baby shower favors.

Catherine W. N. is a millennial mom to two adorable kids. She became a full-time freelance writer after resigning from her job as a medical doctor. When she’s not busy penning tips about motherhood and throwing fun-tastic baby showers, she’s playing with her kids, hanging out with her husband, or volunteering at her local church.

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By HEATHER LEE | Last Updated: May 17, 2022

A sweet theme for a mom about to embark on a new adventure.

Whether you’re a first-time parent or already have a growing family, welcoming a new baby into the world is a wild ride. So why not channel that spirit with a safari-themed baby shower?

Safari-themed baby showers are a fun twist on the usual soft blue or pink-themed baby showers full of stork and rattle decor. They give you a chance to show some personality and to create a day that will be memorable for all of your guests for years to come.

The safari theme can go a couple of different ways. You can lean into the more dusty, muted tones of the African Savannah: decorating your space with animals like cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes. Or, you can go for a jungle vibe with bold greens, punchy florals, parrots, and monkeys.

Whichever type of safari you decide to embark on with your shower guests, this guide to throwing the perfect safari-themed baby shower will have you covered. Read on for everything you need to know to plan the perfect day to celebrate your wild new arrival.

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Planning Checklist

6-weeks before the shower.

Create a Budget
Create a Guest List
Decide on a Venue, Date, and Time
Order Your Baby Shower Invitations
Create Your Baby Registry (if applicable)

1-Month Before the Shower

Send out Your Invitations
Buy Decorations
Decide on Your Menu
Order Your Cake and Catering (if necessary)
Arrange Entertainment (if necessary)
Decide on Baby Shower Games and Buy Supplies if Necessary
Ask Friends/Family to Help with Shower Planning and Preparation

2-Weeks Before the Shower

Follow up on RSVPs
Order Thank-You Cards for Guests
Prepare Shower Favors
Open and Check Baby Shower Decorations
Buy Shower Game and Raffle Prizes

1-Week Before the Shower

Finalize Guest Count
Create an Agenda for Day-Before and Day-Of Party Prep
Wrap Prizes and Gifts
Confirm with any Vendors and Your Venue

2-Days Before the Shower

Buy Food and Drink
Clean the Party Space (if hosting at someone’s home)
Create Playlist
Begin Decorating

1-Day Before the Shower

Chill Drinks
Prepare Gift Station
Finalize Decorations

Day-Of Shower

Put out any Shower Direction Signs
Set out Food and Beverages
Relax and Have Fun!

Safari Baby Shower Invitation Ideas

Your invitation serves as the first chance for you to show off your safari theme — so go wild! First, pick an invitation that matches your Savannah or Jungle safari theme, then get creative with safari-inspired invitation wording.ar

Storybook: Channel childhood classics like The Jungle Book in your invitation by going for a design that looks like it could come from the pages of a storybook. Look for invitations with illustrations of safari animals that are full of personality — and remember to select a design that matches either your Savannah or Jungle theme!

Jungle Animal Sketchbook by Alethea and Ruth

Watercolor: For an unexpected twist on the safari theme, go for a monochrome watercolor invitation. The soft colors and whimsical watercolor animals are sure to catch guests' eyes, and they elevate the invitation into a true keepsake.

New Adventure by Pati Cascino

Bold: For a more modern take on baby shower invitations, go for a design that swaps out cute cartoon-style illustrations for bold artwork and typography. Go wild with color and large-scale text for an invitation design that is as cool as you are.

Camouflage Warriors by Grae

Boho: Safari-themed baby showers are perfect for parents-to-be that will be welcoming their baby into a home full of bohemian decor. Channel that aesthetic by looking for an invitation design that features hallmarks of bohemian interior design — like the illustrations of rattan shelves and houseplants that frame this invitation.

Baby Tiger by Vivian Yiwing

Sweet and Simple: A safari theme can also lend itself to a more minimal aesthetic. If that is the vibe you’re going for, look for a design that keeps things simple by featuring just one illustration of a classic safari animal.

Baby Animal Giraffe by Cass Loh

Foil-Pressed: Though metallics aren’t often the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a safari, your invitation can be a great way to add a bit of glamor to the nature-focused theme. Look for an invitation that features animal illustrations pressed in foil for a high-design touch.

Animal Parade by Waldo Press

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A safari theme should be full of fun and get guests excited for all of the adventures that a new baby will bring. So get playful with your invitation wording ! Here are a few ideas:

“The Adventure Begins”
“A little wild one is on the way!”
“We’re wild with excitement!”
“It’s about to get wild!”
“The Pack is Getting Bigger!”
“Help Us Welcome a New Baby to the Jungle!”
“There’s no limit to how much you’ll know, depending how far beyond zebra you go.” - Dr. Seuss
“Let the wild rumpus start!” - Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are
“In the jungle,the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight.” - The Tokens

Etiquette Tips

When to have a baby shower?

It is traditional to hold the baby shower 4 to 6 weeks before the baby is born. This timing means that the pregnancy is far enough along for the mom-to-be to celebrate without fear of a miscarriage, and is early enough to avoid a preemie.

That said, you can always host the shower after the baby arrives as a Sip and See party if you aren’t able to get it planned before the due date. As with all things related to parenthood, do what feels good to you!

Whom should I invite to the baby shower?

The best rule of thumb here is to invite your nearest and dearest. Traditionally, baby showers were women-only events, though that has changed in recent years. So if the mom-to-be wants the dad-to-be or her own father at the shower, definitely invite them!

Whom should I not invite to the baby shower?

The people you leave off of the guest list can be an intensely personal choice — and can depend on the size of shower you’re hoping to have. If you’re having a more intimate party, don’t feel obliged to invite casual friends or acquaintances like coworkers and distant cousins. We also recommend only inviting people who you know will be happy to shower the new baby in love. Remember that it is OK to leave family members that don’t support you off your guest list.

When should I send out the baby shower invitations?

We suggest sending your invitations at least a month before the date of your shower. This gives guests enough time to put the date on their schedule, and will give you the best chance to have all of your loved ones join you.

That said, if you plan to invite many people from out of state, we’d suggest sending invitations as early as possible to give them time to plan travel and accommodations.

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Safari Baby Shower Decoration Ideas

Your safari shower decor can be as wild or as simple as you’d like it to be! No matter what level of decor you decide to include, be sure to tie in shades of greens, browns, and tans throughout your venue to keep things festive and on theme.

Safari Baby Shower Centerpieces

Diy centerpiece.

If you are going to be DIYing the decor of your safari-themed baby shower, go for something simple and striking like this centerpiece. Simply fill glass vases (or mason jars) with rocks to anchor leaf clippings that look like they could’ve come straight from the jungle. Accenting a simple white tablecloth with a burlap runner reminiscent of classic safari tents is another great way to further nod to the theme.

Photo by Sarah McKenzie Photography

Safari-Goes-Glam

For something a bit more opulent, go for a big, bold centerpiece like the one pictured here. The mix of florals, gold, and sweet animal figurines perfectly captures the theme and makes for an epic backdrop to your photos. Just remember, if you are going to go for big, bold monstera leaves in a centerpiece, make sure to place them above eye line so your guests can still see and connect with each other!

Gilded Animal Figurines

To give your safari theme a sophisticated feel, go for gilded accents like these golden giraffes. This is another budget-friendly DIY, as you can simply spray paint animal toys in gold, rose gold, or silver. Placing them inside a large vase like this adds a bit of interest to a simple floral arrangement, or you can use them as stand-alone centerpiece decor.

Photo by Gabriel Veit Photography

Foliage Runner

For a more low-profile centerpiece, swap out a traditional fabric runner for a bit of greenery. If you are going for more of a lush, jungle theme look for leaves (real or faux) in deep greens and mossy tones like the ones pictured here. For a centerpiece inspired by the Great Plains, line the center of your table with soft grasses. The gilded animal figurines make a nice touch here, but you could skip them in favor of decor like candles or to leave room for shared dishes of food.

Subtly Sophisticated

For an unexpected and on-trend take on balloons, go for a half balloon arch in neutral colors. Then, tie in the theme by weaving in large faux leaves and accenting the arch with oversized safari stuffed animals.

Playful Messages

To have a bit of fun with a more neutral color palette, go for gold balloons that spell out phrases like “Oh Baby” or even “Wild Child” for something on-theme. You could keep things simple and have these balloons stand on their own, or pair them with a balloon arch like the one shown here.

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Simply Festive

If you don’t have the budget for a balloon arch, go for smaller bouquets of balloons. Pick clusters of balloons in colors that nod to safaris — think neutrals like the ones shown here for a Savannah-themed shower, or deeper greens and browns for a jungle safari look.

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Photo Backdrops

Blooming balloons.

For a glamorous safari-themed photo backdrop, go big and bold with your balloon choice. The mix of cascading neutral-colored balloons and pampas grass offers a bit of sophistication that will look great in photos, as will a sign with the new baby’s name!

DIY Photo Booth

If you don’t have a ton of space to create a photo backdrop for your safari-themed shower, go for something like this. You can hang gold streamers from a rig as seen here, or simply take over a blank wall. The sweet paper pom-poms, green leaves, and balloons are a nice way to further tie in the theme, and add a bit of visual interest to photos.

Repurpose the boho decor you already have at home by using it to create a sweet photo backdrop that doubles as the seat of honor during gift time for the mom-to-be. Accent the area behind the chair with a balloon arch, woven baskets, and animal-inspired decor to connect everything back to the safari theme.

Safari-themed Personalized Art Prints

In addition to traditional party decor, it is a great idea to use multi-purpose decorations like on-theme art prints that the parents can use to decorate the baby’s room once the shower is over. Minted offers a huge selection of safari- and animal-themed prints from independent artists around the world, many of which can be personalized to feature the baby’s name or birthdate. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Safari Baby Shower Signs

Whether you’re going full-out with safari decorations or are keeping things more simple at your shower, use signs to tie in the theme. From welcome signs, menus, and chair signs to game instructions and more , there are plenty of ways to weave your safari aesthetic across the celebration.

Welcome Signs

Minted’s selection of baby shower welcome signs all offer the perfect mix of design and readability. For a safari-inspired shower, look for welcome signs that feature illustrations of flora and fauna, and don’t be afraid to take a jungle-inspired twist on what the sign says. “Welcome Party Animals” or “Welcome to the Jungle” are cute, safari-inspired options.

Sweet Illustrations: If you went for a storybook-inspired invitation, keep the whimsical vibe going with a welcome sign that features sweet illustrations of elephants, giraffes, and crocodiles.

Jungle shower by Jennifer Wick

Abstract: You can still capture the safari spirit without going over the top on animal iconography. This abstract design calls to mind the colors of a safari and the shapes of nature. Just be sure to pick a colorway that matches your decor!

Rainbow Shapes by Morgan Kendall

Jungle Greens: If you’re inspired by the lush ferns and trees of jungle safaris, pick a sign that puts them front and center. This particular style is a nice way to highlight vibrant foliage, while still keeping a minimal and clean look.

jungle edge by Amy Kross

Cute & Playful: For another take on an abstract style, look for a sign design that features a playful take on the shapes of safari animals. This particular one is super fun — and calls to mind some of the toys the new baby is sure to receive.

Safari by Lori Wemple

Table & Menu Signs

Minted offers suites of safari and jungle-look baby shower signs featuring the same design for a cohesive look. Or, if you prefer to switch things up, you can mix and match your table and menu signs for a more eclectic vibe.

Vibrant Floral Menu: If you’re looking to add a bit of variety to your day-of signs, go for a menu that calls to mind the bright flowers found in jungles and other tropical climates. Safaris aren’t all grasses and ferns, after all!

Watercolor Blossoms by Shannon Chen

Classic Safari: Or, you can keep things cohesive and classic with this sweet take on the sights of a safari. This particular design is available across a range of different signs, and is a great option for a more elegant safari theme.

Dino Deserts: You don’t have to stick to the Big 5 family of animals if you are hosting a safari-themed baby shower! Channel a safari that is more along the lines of Jurassic Park with this cute dinosaur-themed dessert table card.

Oh Boy! by Michelle Shanaman

Abstract Watercolor: Going for a simpler sign to mark the cards and gift table is a great way to let the pile of presents the parents-to-be are sure to receive shine. The turtle colorway of this sign calls to mind the colors of the African Savannah with sweeps of khaki green, dusty earth, and sky blue.

Hello Baby Shapes by Pixel and Hank

Chair Signs

Reserve seats for the parents-to-be with sweet chair signs. This is another chance to have some fun with the safari theme, so instead of going for standard text like “Mom to Be” we’d suggest playing with phrases like “Mama Bear” or “Leader of the Pack.”

Monochrome: If you’re going big and bold with your shower decor, keep the chair signs simple. Opt for a style that is inspired by the colors of a safari to ensure it doesn’t compete with more eye-catching centerpieces.

Whisper by Sara Hicks Malone

Starry Sky: If “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” is one of mama’s favorite songs, go for a sweet night sky-themed chair sign as a subtle way to nod to the safari theme.

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Elegant Script: This is another great option if you’re looking for a sign that won’t compete with the themed decor. If you’re going to use gold animal figurines or accents in your decor, go for the Snow colorway of this sign to tie it all together.

Elegant Mom by Carolyn MacLaren

Gingham: Though gingham isn’t the first print you think of when imagining a safari theme, we think it is a sweet way to nod to the great outdoors. This works best for showers with a Savannah safari theme, and in muted colors.

Charming by Lea Delaveris

Safari Baby Shower Game Ideas

No baby shower is complete without a game or two! You can give any traditional baby shower game a safari twist, especially if you go for a baby shower activity sign with a sweet safari-inspired design. Here are a few game ideas that are sure to be crowd-pleasers.

Guess the Birthday

This is one of the most straightforward games in the book. Hang a calendar featuring the birth month up for guests, and provide stickers for them to use to guess when the baby will finally arrive. If you’re comfortable, you can mark the due date on the sign, but you don’t have to. We’d also suggest buying some safari-themed stickers for guests to use as a fun additional nod to the theme.

Tiny Human by Corinne Malesic

Diaper Raffle

Holding a diaper raffle is a fun way to say thank you to the guests who brought what a new parent needs most: diapers, diapers, and more diapers! Simply hand out raffle tickets when guests drop off their package of diapers at the beginning of the shower. Then, when you’re ready to play games, pull a winning ticket or two out of a safari hat. Bonus points if you keep your raffle prize on theme by giving the winning guest something like a potted plant that looks like it could’ve come out of the jungle.

Guess the Sex

If the parents-to-be haven’t revealed the sex of the baby (or if you are hosting a safari-themed reveal party), let guests compete to see who can guess it. If you already know the sex and the couple is comfortable sharing it at the shower, you can give any guest who guesses correctly a small favor. Again, bonus points for keeping the prizes on theme!

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Cakes, Food, and Drink Ideas

Your shower safari doesn’t have to stop at the decor. Your cake, food, and drinks are another opportunity for you to tie in a wild theme. Look for treats that feature animal prints or serve more traditional snacks in safari-inspired vessels.

Safari-Inspired Cakes

Animal tower.

Use a classic three-tier cake as another opportunity to display sweet gilded animal figurines. You can keep things minimal by featuring just the figurines, or add a bit more visual interest with fondant foliage and flowers.

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Bold & Boho

If you are hosting a safari baby shower with a more bohemian flair, go for a cake that is perfectly imperfect. The two-tone effect of this one is a nice way to mimic the look of a traditional tiered cake, and helps balance out a wild topper of animal figurines and leaves.

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Party Animal Cupcakes

Picking up a pack of safari animal cake toppers is a great way to make simple layered cakes or cupcakes on theme for the shower. These toppers can go with nearly any safari-shower style, but we love how they look when paired with funfetti cupcakes.

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Cute Cookies

If cake isn’t your thing, opt for cookies instead! Go for a mix of sugar cookies in the shape of safari animals, jungle leaves, onesies and more for a sweet eclectic look.

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Safari snacks.

Serve your snacks in bowls that look like the huge leaves you might see while on a jungle safari. (Another option would be to serve them in bowls that look like the classic safari hat.) If you can’t find safari-inspired snacks like truffles in the shape of monkeys, don’t worry — these festive dishes will ensure everything stays on theme!

Pineapple Palm Tree

For a snack table centerpiece that is easy to DIY, go for a pineapple palm tree. Simply cut the tops off a few similarly-sized pineapples and thread them onto a dowel with a platform at the bottom. Then, top with a few faux fern leaves and a sweet safari-animal figurine!

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Refreshing Mixes

Serve a mixed drink like a virgin mojito or even water infused with fruit in a vintage-looking glass jug for a safari-inspired look. Adding natural decorations like a wooden pedestal and grass-like texture around the top of the jug will help bring the safari theme to life, as will clever puns like “Jungle Juice” or “Mirage Mimosas”

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Safari Baby Shower Favors

Say thank you to your guests in safari style with on-theme favors. As with all party favors, we suggest sticking with something your guests will use long after the due date. Whatever you choose, be sure to attach a safari-inspired gift tag , or wrap them in something like burlap to continue the theme.

Personalized Pouch

If you are hosting a more intimate shower, say thank you to your nearest and dearest by giving them a pouch personalized with their name. Minted offers pouches in a huge range of prints created by independent artists, but look for one that features safari-inspired colors or textures.

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Sweet Succulents

Send guests home with something that will grow right alongside the new baby! Go for succulents to keep things easy, or you can opt for something more jungle-inspired like a snake plant or monstera.

Snacks for the Road

Create safari-themed mason jars by spray painting the lids and small animal figurines in silver or gold. Then, hot glue the figurines to the tops of the jars and fill them with treats to send your guests something sweet to snack on for days to come.

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Baby Shower Thank You Cards

In addition to sending your guests off with a favor from your shower, be sure to thank them for supporting you in this next adventure with a thoughtful thank you card. Pick a design that reminds them of the day’s safari theme and be sure to add a personalized note in each before sending them off.

When to Send Thank You Cards

A general rule of thumb is that thank you cards should go out no later than two months after the baby is born. That said, if the shower is before your due date, it’s never a bad idea to write your thank you cards before the baby arrives. That way, you can be sure you don’t let thanking anyone fall through the cracks.

Whom to Send Thank You Cards To

You should send a thank you card to anyone who attended the shower. It is also a nice gesture to send thank you cards to guests that couldn’t attend the shower but still sent your new arrival a gift.

Elephant Shower by Lori Wemple

Tips for Writing the Perfect Thank You Card

Writing the perfect thank you card is all about being thoughtful. Ask a trusted friend to take notes of who gave you what while you open gifts, and then be sure to mention how much you appreciated the specific gift a guest gave you.

Include a general thanks for coming to the shower or sending a gift.
Share a specific reaction to their gift or to a memory you made together at the shower.
Wrap things up with a closing statement of appreciation.

When put all together, this could look like: “Thank you so much for attending my shower, having you celebrate this adventure with us means so much to me. I can’t wait for you to meet our new addition, I’m sure they will look so sweet in the onesie you gave us. I am so thankful to have you in my life!”

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Baby script balloon on sequin backdrop for a Cupcakes with jungle animal topper and leaf wrappers for a glam safari baby shower

Glam Safari Baby Shower Virtual Celebration

Ready for a Glam Safari Baby Shower! Me too!! I know we just hosted a Donut Sprinkle , but what can I say? SO many people I love are having babies at the SAME TIME!! And I couldn't be more excited. We are here today to celebrate Jordan of Jordan's Easy Entertaining who had her THIRD baby boy this week!

Baby Gift Blog Hop

Welcome sign for glam safari baby shower

Seven amazing blog friends got together from all over the world to host a Baby Gift Blog Hop with a Glam Safari theme. If you are coming from Happy and Blessed Home , welcome! Isn't Monica's gift of baby wisdom amazing? If you missed it, you can hop on over. Don't worry, we won't start the party til you get back.

Ok let's party!

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Safari Baby Shower Invitation

Invitation for a glam safari baby shower on striped table runner

Jennifer at BooBean Design created our virtual baby shower invitation and I just love the gold leather animal silhouettes! She carries a whole line of Wild One birthday, and baby shower designs in her shop and custom colored this set for our baby boy shower.

Glam Safari Party Decor

It's getting wild around here full table design for glam safari baby shower

With the prospect of THREE little boys and one big boy in her life, the phrase “It's Getting WILD Around Here” seems appropriate! Love how the backdrop from BooBean Design sets the stage for the whole design. Then dress it up by adding tropical ferns and monstera leaves around the edges to erase the lines, making it feel more natural.

WILD about Giraffes

Wooden giraffe as glam safari baby shower decor

For a safari baby shower you'll want to shop your house { or your best friend, mom, or neighbor's } for anything jungle or tropical. I happen to have a slight obsession with giraffes and have collected a few, like this large wooden fellow, over the years. Say “Hello” to Eddie Montgomery everyone. He's our resident clown who dresses up for every holiday. Although he played it pretty cool as a star of this show.

Wooden giraffe stool makes the perfect glam safari baby shower decor

Or how about this giraffe stool I carried on the plane with me from Jamaica? I watched a man carving them and was totally hooked. Although I'm pretty sure there's never been a Jamaican Giraffe! ?The point is….don't be afraid to use and repurpose what you ALREADY have. Grab that fern while you're at it and add that to the table as well.

The Golden Boy

Golden giraffe decor for a glam safari baby shower

Using the design of the backdrop as a guide I picked up several jungle animals from Dollar Tree and gave them a little makeover with my favorite Metallic Gold Spray Paint . They are perfect on the treat table, dining table, and around the room. GLAM has never been so easy or affordable!

Glitter and Gold

Continuing the glam, you'll want to utilize metallics, sequins, and gold foil. This scripty “baby” balloon makes a statement at the entrance table to welcome guests. Then add a simple leafy vine and viola, you've got a jungle theme.

Gold Baby balloon
I love these sequin tablecloths from Amazon and use them all the time

Glam Safari Party Foods

There's an argument here that I'd like to settle. I think the decorations are the most important part of an event, but my husband is convinced it's the food. Where do you fall in the argument? {Let me know in the comments below} Don't get me wrong, I love good food. But I do not love making it. I think simple { but tasty } party food is best, as long as you make it look GOOD. Now, I think that might be something everyone can agree on!

What do you think?

Safari Baby Shower Cupcakes

Cupcakes with jungle animal topper and leaf wrappers for a glam safari baby shower

Here's an example of what I'm talking about. Pick up some yummy store bought cupcakes { not all store bought is created equal so ask around for the best options in your area } then throw on a beautiful wrapper and simple topper. Now you've got a darling and delicious treat that isn't going to stress you out. If you're really looking for glamour, then display them on a gorgeous cupcake stand like this one from Amalfi Decor ! { Is it any wonder it's my favorite stand? }

Healthy Nibbles

Jungle party hippo eating blueberries at a glam safari baby shower

If you know me I'm always looking for ways to incorporate healthier options on our party tables. And most likely your Mama-to-be will thank you for a non-sugar option. These blueberries are delicious AND happen match the color scheme! That makes me and the guests happy. At least hippo certainly looks like he's enjoying them.

Gorilla Sticks

We dubbed these “gorilla sticks” while making them and I've had to recreate them for my kids several times since. There's something about putting food on a stick that makes it WAY more fun to eat. You can mix it up and try different fruits on a kabob or stick with a single color like these green grapes. Top them off with bananas, donut holes, or marshmallows for another little spot of sweet.

Jungle Safari Cake

Golden elephant cake topper for a glam safari baby shower

And no jungle safari party is complete without cake! Line the display plate with leaves and greenery. Carefully place the cake, then we'll address the elephant in the room! And escort him to the top of our cake with a few fronds.

With our shiny friend in place, the cake is all ready to go with minimal fuss. I'm a HUGE fan of the simplicity and class of these naked cakes for nearly any occasion. Check your local grocery store bakery for affordable options.

Metallic Gold Spray Paint
Plastic toy elephant {Dollar Tree}
OR Buy Elephant topper ready-made: Option 1 , Option 2

DIY Safari Cupcake Toppers

Spray animal crackers gold for glam safari baby shower DIY cupcake topper

The golden elephant is fun, but if you're looking for an edible glam safari topper this is the easiest way to get it! Gather up your favorite animal crackers, { I love this Great Value pack because of the fun detail on the animals } and a can of Wilton Color Mist.

Wilton Color Mist, gold
Animal Crackers

Animal cracker sprayed gold for glam safari baby shower DIY cupcake topper

There aren't even any steps to this DIY! Just choose your jungle animal, blow off the crumbs, and spray like you would with spray paint. The color mist is a little strong at first so use in a ventilated area, like under the oven exhaust hood. Let dry and repeat. I'm not sure the effect was that different with the second coat but it made me feel better!

Easiest Cupcake Topper Ever!

After the cookies are dry, pop them onto your frosted cupcakes. It's a cute party topper that follows all my rules: inexpensive and simple to make, but also really cute.

Welcome Wild One Safari Favor

Wild One favor tags for a glam safari baby shower

It's always nice to send guests home with a little thank you these are no exception. For a SUPER simple party favor, slide animal crackers into a pretzel stick bag and top with these darling favor tags from BooBean Design . Then, add a touch of greenery for that perfect finishing detail.

Glam Safari Baby Shower Table

Keep your table simple with repeating elements like the sequin tablecloth and striped runner. Gift wrap is my favorite option for table runners as it comes in just about any color and theme you could imagine. Then serve your guests on gold monstera leaf plates with dressed up milk bottles for color coordinating drinks.

Gold tropical leaf plates
Vintage 11oz Milk bottles
BooBean Design Milk Bottle labels
Monstera Leaf serving bowl

Next on the Safari Baby Shower Gift Hop…

Gift basket of jungle themed items for a glam safari baby shower

I hope you enjoyed these Glam Safari Baby Shower ideas and realize that a great looking party doesn't have to be complicated. Continue the safari baby shower inspiration by hopping over to Joy in the Commonplace to see the sweet Safari themed gift basket Sarina put together for Jordan. Keep hopping through all six posts for our complete baby shower gift inspiration!

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Glam safari baby shower decor and jungle details

Until next time my friend,

To visit all of the amazing hosts and their projects for our virtual baby shower, visit each one by clicking the links below:

Let's meet our hostesses:

Safari Party Food Table by Bri of Halfpint Design
Jungle Safari Gift Basket by Sarina of Joy in the Commonplace
Safari Muslin Blanket by Anna of Practical and Pretty
Glam Safari Photo Backdrop Valerie at The Val Around Town
Safari Baby Magnet Board by Lori at Giggle Home Furnishings
Baby Ready Advice eBook by Monica at Happy and Blessed Home
Wild One Safari Party Printables by Jennifer at BooBean Design

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Can you share where you purchased the animals from?

I love what you did with the giraffe, and those cupcakes look so delicious!

Love the gorilla sticks! What a great theme!

HOLY MOLY! So much creativity and so beautifully executed! I seriously love it all, almost makes me want a kid hahha. Definitely pinning this one!!!

I have a fried who is expecting a baby boy. I think she will love this idea in gold and blue for the baby shower!

The gold looks fabulous with that bold blue! Beautiful baby shower inspiration!

This is stunning Bri!! I love how you added the edible gold mist to the crackers. Such a fun idea!!

This is adorable! I love all the gold animals — and the gold animal crackers on top of the cupcakes are amazing. So cute!!

You ladies are amazing ! Congrats to the new mama welcoming her new baby boy! This baby shower is beautiful and all the details are adorable.

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Amazing job Bri!! I adore all the glam details!! One of my faves is the sprayed animal cracker cupcake toppers! So genius!!

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Planning the perfect party doesn’t have to be exhausting! Choosing a theme is half the battle but once you find inspiration for your theme you’ll find your idea will quickly come together. Safari themed birthdays are a great way to get your child’s and their guest imagination moving.

You can make a big impact in a space with decorations that make your guest feel like they just stepped into a jungle. Many kids love animals which makes this such a fun party theme, not to mention it is extremely gender neutral. We have composed 20 ideas and recipes so that you can plan the perfect safari themed party. So grab your binoculars, put on your safari vest and let’s go on this adventure together.

1. DIY Balloon Centerpiece

These balloon centerpieces were initially designed for a pineapple themed party but their tropical themed arrangement would work perfectly for a safari theme too. This step by step tutorial is super easy you’ll have a big impact arrangement in no time at all.

Balloon centerpieces are a great way to fill up space while keeping it interesting and entertaining for the kids. If you don’t have a table big enough to host the arrangement you could consider attaching it to your wall for decor.

https://www.blog.birdsparty.com/2016/07/diy-balloon-fronds-tropical-party-table-centerpiece-garland.html PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: BIRDS PARTY

2. Sand Slime

It seems like slime is the latest craze with the kids these days. Glitter slime, neon slime, you name it and there is probably a slime variation of it. The texture alone is probably the most fun part of slime, you can stretch it, pull it, twist it and form it into anything you want.

Why not impress all the kids at your party with sand slime. You could consider making this sand slime to use as an activity in a sensory box depending on the age group or you could make this slime to send home as part of thank you gift to your guests.

https://frugalfun4boys.com/2015/04/07/how-to-make-sand-slime/ PHOTOS AND TUTORIAL HERE: FRUGAL FUN FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

3. DIY Binocular Favors

These do it yourself binocular favors will definitely get all the kids excited at your safari themed party. They’re easy to make and require minimal tools and resources. They’re super simple that you can have the whole family jump in on the craft making.

Fill these binoculars with treats and trinkets to send home with your guests. If you already have party favor plans you could consider making these binoculars for the kids to wear while at the party or make a fun eye spy game out them too.

https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/diy-jumanji-movie-night/ PHOTOS AND TUTORIAL HERE: HAND MADE CHARLOTTE

4. DIY Treasure Stones

These treasure stones are a fun and easy do it yourself project that you can do for your safari themed party. They’re super adaptable for many different themed parties because you could call them dinosaur eggs, stones or cannon balls. These treasure stones are made out of coffee grinds, flour, sand, and water. It has a playdough-like texture that can harden.

Place a secret treasure in the middle and let the kids go on a safari hunt to find the treasure stones in your yard. You could even have them use the binoculars you made in the previous tutorial to scout for their treasures. The rocks are hard enough to keep the trinket inside but are easy enough for younger kids to break open.

http://www.makelifelovely.com/2014/01/how-to-make-diy-treasure-stones.html PHOTOS AND TUTORIAL HERE: MAKE LIFE LOVELY

5. Animal Figure Decor

This blog shows you how you can take an animal themed party and modernize it. You can find animal figurines at many places like Hobby Lobby, Walmart, and even many dollar stores. Consider using them as decor for an inexpensive way to decorate your space.

You could use the animal figurines as cake toppers to fill up space as well as dress up a simple cake. You can even use them as centerpieces on your table. If you place them on candle holders you can create dimension within your centerpiece.

http://www.hellotinylove.com/emerys-2nd-birthday-party/ PHOTOS AND IDEAS HERE: HELLO TINY LOVE

6. Rainforest In A Jar

This rainforest in a jar is a very fun project that you could use for decorations at your safari themed party. However, if you have older kids you could consider making this a fun craft for everyone to do at the party.

It will keep the kids busy and they’ll have something fun they can take home with them. You can get a lot of the materials at your local dollar store or craft store at an inexpensive price. Make sure to purchase a variety of safari animals and let their imaginations run wild.

http://thecraftingchicks.com/rainforest-in-a-jar-kid-craft/ PHOTOS AND TUTORIAL HERE: THE CRAFTING CHICKS

7. Foil Balloon Backdrop

Foil balloons seem to be all the rage as of late. For good reason because, hello, they’re super fun! Foil balloons come in all sizes, colors, letters, and numbers. A phrase like “wild one” is very fitting for a safari themed party.

You could consider complimenting the foil balloon arrangement with a statement wall piece like this backdrop. It is made from brown paper twisted to look like vines. Add some leaf cutouts and you’ll have a jungle wall in no time.

http://www.carefreeblondeblog.com/2016/08/diy-wild-one-birthday-party.html#.Wumw79PwZTZ PHOTOS AND IDEAS HERE: CAREFREE BLONDE

8. DIY Animal Cupcake Toppers

Following animal figurine decorations, try using them for cupcake toppers too. This tutorial walks you through how to spray paint the figurines right up to how to make their adorable little party hats.

Spray painting animals is an awesome way to modernize a juvenile theme while still making it fun for the kids. This is always an easy way to make party favors for your guests too. Let them eat their delicious cupcake and then take their cupcake topper home too.

https://projectnursery.com/2015/08/diy-animal-cupcake-toppers/#_a5y_p=4216698 PHOTOS AND TUTORIAL HERE: PROJECT NURSERY

9. Safari Themed Snacks

Party food doesn’t have to be difficult and tiresome and let’s face it the decorations alone can take all our time and energy. Instead of making fancy foods to serve at your party you could consider using accessible packaged foods you can buy at the grocery store and labelling it with animal themes.

Cheezies can be used cheetah food, spinach dip for hippos, and if you don’t need to keep your party nut-free you could serve peanuts for elephants. Use labels to print your phrases onto and then you’ll have this animal food ready in a hurry!

http://www.roxyskitchen.com/safari-jungle-themed-first-birthday-party-part-ii-appetizers-finger-foods-snack-ideas.html PHOTOS AND IDEAS HERE: ROXYS KITCHEN

10. Chocolate Bear Paws

Bear paws are easy snacks that can be suitable for kids of all ages, and the adults will love these too. They are soft and chocolatey and will be snatched up quickly.

The claws are made out of almond slivers which makes the whole dessert edible and fun. Your animal lovers will love these tasty treats.

https://family.disney.com/recipe/chocolate-bear-paws/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: DISNEY FAMILY

11. Paper Plate Hippopotamus

Involving your guests in interactive crafts that can keep the kids busy at your party is always a good idea. These fun hippo themed paper plates are very cute and will keep them entertained.

Depending on the duration of your party you can have them make this craft from painting all the way to gluing. If you’re crunched for time with you could consider doing all the painting work pre-party and just have the kids assemble their hippo instead.

https://iheartcraftythings.com/paper-plate-hippopotamus.html PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: I HEART CRAFTY THINGS

12. Oreo Dirt Cups

Dirt cups may have been around for a while but they definitely make a great animal themed food. It is an easy way to make a delicious dessert that stays in line with your theme all the while pleasing all your little guests too.

It has chocolatey layers of creamy pudding and oreo crumbs and then buried gummies worms within. Their imaginations will be booming with this dessert.

http://shariblogs.com/oreo-dirt-cups/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: SHARI BLOGS

13. Paper Plate Snake

Instead of tossing your bubble wrap in the trash the next time you get an online order make sure to save it for this fun craft. This is another easy craft that all your little party guests can partake.

Using a rolling pin and bubble wrap you can achieve a textured painted snake very quickly. If you don’t have a rolling pin you could even use a slender cup so each child can paint their own. Once the plates are dry simply cut the snake in a swirl shape, glue on eyes and tongue and voila, it’s done!

https://www.craftymorning.com/paper-plate-snake-craft-using-rolling-pin/ PHOTOS AND TUTORIAL HERE: CRAFTY MORNING

14. Safari Tour

Interactive activities are a great way to keep your guests busy as well as keep them moving around. Afterall, a lot of kids love to run around a play. How else are they going to burn off all that sugar? This print out was originally designed for a preschool classroom but it can make a great party activity too.

If you’re having an outdoor party you could place stuffed animals around the yard, if you don’t have enough or all the animals called for on the sheet you could simply print off a picture of the animals instead. Have the kids go on a scavenger hunt and check off once they find all the animals. You could even make it a contest and have there be a prize for the guest who finds all the animals first! If you’re having the party indoors you can do the same just hide the animals throughout your house instead.

https://playtolearnpreschool.us/classroom-safari/ PHOTOS AND PRINTOUT HERE: PLAY TO LEARN PRESCHOOL

15. Safari Passport Invitations

Once you have decided on your theme the next step is to usually get the invitations ready to send out. Having the invitations themed to match the party is a great way to let your guest know what to expect as well keeps things creative and fun.

These safari passport invitations are a great idea and very customizable. This tutorial walks you through how you can make your own. The original design includes a photo of the birthday child but you could always leave the photo blank so your guests can draw a picture of themselves and bring their passport to the party.

http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.ca/2011/04/28-candles-blog-hop.html PHOTOS AND IDEAS HERE: PRETTY PAPER PRETTY RIBBONS

16. Adopt A Pet Party Favor

Party favors are a great way to give a thank you to your guests for coming to your party. After the kids have enjoyed their safari themed party you could set up a pet adoption center. Fill the pet station with safari stuffed animals and let each kid pick their own.

If you’re worried about disagreements of who get’s what animal you could always assign the adoptions yourself. Your guests will remember this fun safari themed party for a long time.

http://blog.wantsandwishesdesign.com/2016/12/pet-adoption-birthday-party.html PHOTOS AND IDEAS HERE: WANTS AND WISHES

17. Animal Cracker Funfetti Cake Batter Dip

Animal crackers are one of the easiest ways to get animal themed food at your party. This delicious snack resembles a kid-favorite snack, Dunkaroos.

This recipe only requires 4 ingredients and only takes 10 minutes to make. Serve this dip with delicious animal crackers and your guest will be dipping into this savory snack the whole time.

http://www.farmwifecooks.com/animal-cracker-dip/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes# PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: FARM WIFE COOKS

18. Lion Hummus

If you have a hard time getting your kids to eat healthy foods then you’ll definitely want to serve this platter at your safari party. Make healthy food fun by creating animal shapes.

Kids have big imaginations and if you can make healthy food look well, not healthy and more fun then they’re bound to eat it. This recipe is super easy because it uses store-bought hummus. The hardest job you’ll have with this recipe is cutting all the vegetables.

https://eatingrichly.com/lion-vegetable-tray/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: EATING RICHLY

19. Quick And Easy Fringe Garland

Another great way to decorate your safari themed party would be to make your own leaf garland. You can transform your space into a jungle with this easy do it yourself project.

Making fringe garland is an easy alternative to cutting out individual leaves. You get the same colors and effect but it is a whole lot easier and stays within your theme. As an added bonus this garland is super inexpensive and creates a big impact in a room.

https://jennybatt.com/blog/quick-and-easy-tunnel-fringe-garland PHOTOS AND TUTORIAL HERE: JENNY BATT

20. Safari Party Decor

If you’re looking for a safari themed party that can cover ideas from head to toe then this is it. This post has inspirations from the food table to a lush photo backdrop and everything in between.

This post also offers free printables like the adorable animal footprints that you can place all over your floors. You can even turn an ordinary fruit drink into an “explorer energy drink” that your guests will love.

https://www.americangreetings.com/inspiration/celebration/jungle-birthday-party-theme?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=seer-birthday-2018&utm_term=keyword&utm_content=device&pp=0 PHOTOS AND IDEAS HERE: AMERICAN GREETINGS

Clarissa loves experimenting with food of all cultures to make unique healthy dishes. When she’s not browsing Pinterest for new recipe inspiration she likes to pick up a DIY project and use her creative hands to make art or crafts. In her down time you can find her watching the latest documentaries on Netflix or going for nature walks.

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Safari Baby Shower Ideas: Food, Decorations, & Invitations
Plan a wild and fun safari-themed baby shower with these ideas on food, decorations, and invitations from Romper, the online magazine for parents.
DIY Safari Themed Baby Shower Ideas (Decorations, Food, Games)
Safari Themed Decorations One of the best parts about planning a safari themed baby shower is getting to play around with all of the fun animal-themed decorations.
Safari Baby Shower Free Party Planning Ideas: Food, Games & Invites!
Safari Baby Shower Free Party Planning Ideas: Food, Games & Invites! I absolutely LOVE planning themed parties! It is so much fun to come up with a theme and carry it all the way through the party through the invitations, food and games. I have some really fun and easy safari baby shower ideas to share with you! This is a free party planning guide to hosting a safari baby shower. Enjoy!
Safari-Themed Baby Shower Ideas To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing!
Are you planning a safari-themed baby shower for you or a loved one? Don't worry -- we've got 50 ideas to help you make this the best baby shower of all-time!
14+ Awesome Safari Themed Baby Shower Ideas
Safari themed baby shower is a great theme if you want to have a fun and colorful party, also it's a great theme for both genders.
Safari baby shower ideas: cute, creative and easy!
Creative, cute and EASY ideas for your safari theme baby shower! Lions, tigers, cheetahs, monkeys and elephants all help to bring the jungle to your party!
A Guide to Hosting the Ultimate Safari Theme Baby Shower
This guide will dive into the heart of organizing a safari-themed baby shower, exploring engaging activities, delightful food ideas, and safari-inspired decor. Plus, with the convenience of party supplies in bulk from CV Linens, turning your safari dreams into reality becomes an effortless journey.
13 Ideas for an Adorable Safari Baby Shower Cake
Your safari-themed baby shower won't be complete without the perfect cake, so be sure to check out these great ideas for your safari baby shower cake!
Safari Baby Shower Ideas: Planning a Safari-Themed Celebration
Safari Baby Shower Ideas: Planning a Safari-Themed Celebration Planning a baby shower can be almost as exciting as the execution! There are many ideas, and when following a Safari Baby Shower theme, the number of animals and colors that can be included is nearly endless. From decorations to gifts, food, and activities, there are so many Safari Baby Shower ideas to choose from.
Safari Themed Baby Shower
Safari Baby Shower Food Since the shower was at 2pm, we just had a charcuterie board with a ton of meats, cheeses, fruits and crackers along with some hummus that looked like a lion (soooo cute), Caprese bites, buffalo chicken dip, and a vegetable tray. How cute is that hummus and veggie tray that looks like a lion!
Safari Baby Shower Theme Ideas (Free Printable!)
This printable pack has everything you need to plan and host Safari-themed Baby Shower. Whether you're planning your party for a virtual or in-person baby shower, this will be entertaining for anyone who wants to join in on the fun! The printable templates and instant downloads make them super simple to get asap. Now onto the baby shower ideas!
Safari Baby Shower (2024): 12+ Ideas For Safari Themed Baby Shower
Check out the following safari themed prop ideas and transform your baby shower from good to great: Place inflatable, wild animals by the food display or as centerpieces on tables.
45 Safari Baby Shower Ideas
One of the best parts about planning a baby shower is having the opportunity to have a themed party. Check out these ideas for a Safari Baby Shower!
Safari Baby Shower Ideas
2) Safari Baby Shower Food What is a Safari party without a big pineapple fruits platter! It is as easy as that! Make a snake sandwich and top a little crown on the donut!
Wild One Safari Birthday Party (with Recipes)
Throw the best wild one safari birthday party with ideas on every detail for an epic jungle party from decor and party favors, to desserts and recipes.
Make Your Safari Baby Shower An Adventure
A safari-themed baby shower takes the parents-to-be and their guests to the wild African savanna or Amazon jungle. Jungle baby shower themes are unisex baby shower ideas inspired by nature, wild animals, vibrant colors, and storybook friends.
Safari Baby Shower Ideas
Jan 13, 2020 - If you're planning a safari baby shower or party you're in luck - because there are tons of ways to include the theme throughout your event. Check out these ideas for how to add the safari theme to your decor, food tables, centerpieces, and games. See more ideas about safari baby shower, baby shower, safari baby.
Animal Safari Themed Baby Shower
This adorable Animal Safari Themed Baby Shower incorporated rustic, jungle-inspired elements with pops of color. Customized desserts like cake pops and apples adorned with cute little safari animals fit the theme and decor perfectly. This shower theme is great because it's gender neutral and is a popular nursery theme.
94 Best Safari Theme Baby Shower ideas
Jul 14, 2020 - Whether you are having a safari theme baby shower or a jungle party, there are lots of creative ideas and DIY projects to create just the right feel for your event. Many hostesses single out an animal for a theme including a monkey, giraffe, or elephant. See more ideas about baby shower, safari theme, baby shower safari theme.
Safari-Themed Baby Shower Ideas and Planning Guide
Your safari-themed baby shower planning starts here. Get ideas and inspirations for the invitation, decor, cakes, games, and more with Minted's planning guide!
Glam Safari Baby Shower
Let's get WILD and celebrate a new baby boy with a Glam Safari Baby Shower! This virtual baby shower blog hop has so many awesome safari gift ideas.
Ideas And Recipes For A Safari Themed Party
Many kids love animals which makes this such a fun party theme, not to mention it is extremely gender neutral. We have composed 20 ideas and recipes so that you can plan the perfect safari themed party. So grab your binoculars, put on your safari vest and let's go on this adventure together.
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