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Welcome to the Jungle, Party Animal! Let’s get WILD and grab yourself a handful of Gorilla Poop {chocolate covered raisons} because this post is all about the food! If you’re surfing Pinterest for some Safari Party Food Ideas you’re in the right place. I’ll try to be short on words because let’s face it, this post is totally more about the party eye candy and scroll worthy pictures.
I have no intention of passing myself off as a caterer or master chef at anything, so do not be deceived. None of my parties ever have gourmet food. But, what they ALL have are clever names for everything. Ask anyone, it’s my favorite item on my party checklist: Cleverly Name the Food…
I’m not that excellent at cooking/baking but I excel in punny humor. My ideas for the Safari Party Food was no exception. I also excel in making everyday things that are simple, like cutie oranges fill up an entire food display. Feast your eyes, party animals…
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Safari Party Food Ideas | Snacks
We’ll start small and cover the snack first. I went for the whole Market Place theme with good in paper bags. I’ve always loved those scenes in Disney’s Aladdin where the Marketplace vendors offer Jasmin dates and pistachios. I suppose I was channeling my inner Disney with this party setup. The names for the food were fun to do too. Most of the snack food is very simple and can be bought in the bulk foods section of Winco.
Here is my list:
- Banana pies – Banana Moon Pies
- Monkey Chow – Banana Chips
- Snake Eggs – Green Grapes
- Gorilla Poop – Chocolate covered raisins
- Giraffe Spots – Rye Chips
- Banana Treats – Runts Bananas {I bought on Amazon!}
- Beetle Wings – Lays Potato Chips
- Tree Roots – Pretzel Sticks
- Elephant Snacks – Peanuts
- Zebra Cakes – Zebra Cakes
- Jaguar Claws – Bugles
- Grubs – Gummy Worms
- Animal Crackers – Animal Crackers
- Lizard Eyes – Hummus
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Safari Party Food Ideas | Appetizers
There were a few bigger items that we ate with our Snake Subs. These 2nd level foods took a little more work than just emptying them into a bowl and slapping a cute label on it. So naturally, I recruited my mom, the Original Party High Priestess and Captain of the Pun Team to assist. She made these food items:
- Lion’s Main – Veggie tray with ranch dip
- Ladybugs – Caprese Skewers
- Tiger Cub Cuties – She also drew all these tiger faces!
Safari Foods Ideas | Snake Sub Sandwich
Now for the main course. My entire plan for this food table centered around this giant Snake Sub Sandwich I just had to make. The tricky part was getting it all cut and out the door, then on the table and everyone through the line before the bread got hard. I bought those super soft loaves of fresh-baked bread from Safeway and we cut it up.
I used my acrylic cupcake tower as an elevation and made the snake coil around it. The same roll of brown craft paper I used to make the vines came in super handy! I premeasured my space and rolled up the serving paper for the Snake Bread the day before the party. This way I knew where everything would go and fit.
The snake is all bread {+ a face} and the fixings were brought out last since they’re not on the ice. Here is my list with the Food Names:
- Provisions – Cheese Slices
- Too Talky Toucan – Lunchmeat {Roasted Turkey}
- Wild Boar – Lunchmeat {Ham}
- Defiant Parrot – Lunchmeat {Rotisserie Chicken}
The Defiant Parrot making a repeat appearance from Cash’s 2nd Pirate Party . Even more fun food names over there! Including Seagull Poop… hmmm… seems to be a theme for the boys’ parties…
Safari Party Food Ideas | Desserts
The look on this little Grub-Eater’s face makes it all worth it. His “Cash is King” Custom Cake Topper from my Etsy Shop is his own design. Roth’s Bakery once again did an amazing job for me on the cake and cupcakes. I always walk in with a list of expectations and they have pulled through every time. We went simple this year with a grassy area for his toy Lion who is also King.
For many of the cupcakes, we used a large polka dot circle cupcake Topper in the themed paper. Honestly, I just made as many I could from the scraps of the WILD Banner .
Finally, after the kids located the Elusive Leopard Torch we were able to cut cake and serve the cupcake toppers. You can find these glitter Safari Cupcake Toppers in my Etsy Shop . I offer them in 28 Glitter choices.
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33 Best Finger Foods Safari Party Food Ideas To Try
Are you gearing up for a party that’s both wild and whimsical? Look no further!
Our guide to finger foods safari party food ideas is your first step into a jungle of flavors and fun!
But what exactly are finger foods?
Well, they are bite-sized culinary delights that require no utensils and can be enjoyed with just your fingers.
These delectable treats range from mini sandwiches and skewers to dips and sweet delights that are conveniently portable and perfect for mingling at social gatherings.
The best part is that they allow us to savor a variety of flavors in one go, making them an ideal choice for any party.
33 Best Ideas for Finger Foods Safari Party Food Ideas
Whether you’re planning a kid’s birthday bash or a unique get-together for adults, these safari-themed finger foods are not just a feast for the taste buds but also a visual spectacle!
1. Safari Pop Sticks
2. Elephant Ears
3. Sweet Hippos
4. Chocolate Pineapple
5. Safari Popsicles
6. Crocodile Eyeballs
7. Lion Bites
8. Turtle Sandwiches
9. Lion Cupcakes
10. Monkey Cupcakes
11. Bananas
12. Safari Donuts
13. Safari Finger Food
14. Sweet Treats
15. Safari Mini Burgers
16. Animal Cupcakes
17. Safari Party Nibles
18. Safari Animal Tails
19. Fresh Gorilla Snacks
20. Hippo Dip
21. Smake Sandwich
22. Mud Bath
23. Safari Animal Crackers
24. Wild Sweets
25. Zebra Bites
26. Safari Animal Macarons
27. Safari Macarons
28. Giraffe Biscuits
29. Giraffe Spots
30. Safari Fries
31. Juicy Skewers
32. Shrimp Cucumber Bites
33. Pineapple Shrimp Skewers
Savory Finger Food Ideas
Miniature “wild” sliders.
Ah, the mighty slider. The perfect bite-sized sandwich that packs a punch of flavor!
But why settle for traditional sliders when you can take your guests on a wild taste adventure with miniature “wild” sliders?
Instead of the usual beef patty, experiment with exotic meats like kangaroo or bison.
These lean and flavorful alternatives will surely impress your adventurous eaters.
To enhance the experience, offer a variety of toppings such as caramelized onions for a touch of sweetness or spicy aioli to add a kick of heat.
These little wonders will transport your taste buds straight into the heart of the safari.
Animal-Inspired Skewers
When it comes to finger foods safari party food ideas, skewers are not only delicious but also visually appealing, especially when they are inspired by animals from the wild.
Picture this: Grilled chicken and pineapple skewers transformed into vibrant “Tropical Toucans.”
The combination of tender chicken and juicy pineapple chunks creates a burst of tropical flavors that will make your guests feel like they’re lounging under palm trees in the heart of an exotic jungle.
For those who crave something with a bit more bite, consider bacon-wrapped shrimp skewers as “Sneaky Snakes.”
The smoky flavors from the bacon perfectly complement the succulent shrimp to create an irresistible savory treat that slithers its way onto everyone’s plate.
Jungle-Inspired Dips and Spreads
No finger food spread is complete without some delectable dips and spreads to tantalize taste buds and add zest to every bite.
Get creative with your choices by offering themed options such as “Safari Swamp Guacamole,” which features creamy avocado dip with hints of lime and cilantro.
It’s like taking an adventurous dip into murky green swamps filled with hidden treasures of flavor.
For those who prefer a spicier adventure, prepare “Savanna Sand Dunes,” a spicy hummus made with fragrant spices like cumin and paprika.
Pair it with crispy pita chips for an authentic safari experience that transports your guests to the vast plains of the savanna.
These dips and spreads are the perfect accompaniment to your savory finger foods safari party food ideas, elevating them to new heights of deliciousness.
Sweet Finger Food Ideas
Jungle-inspired fruit kabobs.
Imagine the burst of tropical flavors as you sink your teeth into a juicy, refreshing fruit kabob.
These “Tropical Treats” are bound to transport you straight to the heart of the safari jungle.
For a delightful combination of finger foods safari party food ideas, thread bite-sized pieces of kiwi, pineapple chunks, and sweet mango onto skewers.
The vibrant colors will mimic the lushness of the rainforest, while the tangy sweetness will keep your taste buds yearning for more.
To take it up a notch, offer dipping options like velvety chocolate or luscious honey yogurt.
The creamy accompaniment adds an extra layer of indulgence and turns these kabobs into irresistible delights.
Animal-Shaped Cookies
When it comes to finger foods safari party food ideas , let your imagination run wild and bring safari animals to life with these adorable Lion and Zebra-shaped sugar cookies!
Baking these intricately designed treats is not only fun but also adds an element of whimsy to your finger food spread.
Using animal-shaped cookie cutters, create cute lion faces or zebra stripes before placing them in the oven.
Once baked to golden perfection, let your artistic side shine by decorating them with vibrant icing colors that mimic the patterns found in nature.
These playful cookies will elevate your safari-themed party and have guests marveling at their cuteness before devouring them.
Exotic Mini Desserts
When it comes to finger foods safari party food ideas, indulge your guests’ taste buds with some exotic mini desserts that will transport them from their everyday lives to an Asian-inspired oasis within the safari setting.
Offer delectable mango sticky rice bites that infuse chewy glutinous rice with fragrant coconut cream and ripe mango slices for a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that practically scream tropical delight at every bite.
Alternatively, tantalize their palates with coconut macaroons delicately infused with a hint of lime zest, offering a refreshing twist on this classic treat.
The subtle tanginess perfectly complements the sweet coconut, taking these bite-sized morsels to new heights of culinary bliss.
These exotic mini desserts will leave your guests yearning for more and make your safari party an unforgettable experience.
Let us remember that food has the power to bring people together, ignite conversations, and create lasting memories.
So whether you’re hosting a birthday celebration or a casual get-together with friends, consider embracing the adventure of finger foods safari party ideas.
As we bid adieu to this article, let’s take inspiration from our journey through savory and sweet delights.
Cherish the joyous moments shared around delectable finger foods amidst laughter and good company.
Remember that life’s celebrations deserve nothing less than a flavorful extravaganza that sets hearts racing and taste buds dancing in delight!
So go forth with confidence, armed with knowledge about these remarkable finger food ideas for your next safari-themed gathering – a feast that will leave your guests roaring for more!
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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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Jungle-themed party food ideas, friday, january 17th, 2020 | by kaleela lauder.
So, you’ve done the hard part and selected on the perfect theme for your wild one’s big birthday party. Now it’s time to settle on some of the specifics.
Jungle parties are the perfect opportunity to let your imagination run wild. From decorations to food, there are endless possibilities for injecting a bit of jungle-themed fun!
But, if you’re tired of monkeying around to find the inspiration you need for your jungle-themed party food, then you’ve come to the right place.
Keep scrolling for some of the very best party food ideas this jungle (the internet) has to offer…
1. Lion’s Mane Snack Board
Hakuna Matata! It means no worries, and this lion’s mane snack board certainly fits the brief. You won’t face any trouble feeding your party guests their fruit and veg when it looks this fun!
Via Fruetcake
2. Chocolate jungle popcorn munch
It only takes four ingredients to whip up a delicious batch of this jungle popcorn munch. Simply combine popcorn, melted chocolate, trail mix and snake lollies and you’ll have a wild treat for all your guests to enjoy!
Via Nibbles and Feasts
3. Easy Jungle Cupcakes
Have you ever seen a cuter cupcake? We sure haven’t! Any birthday party is sure to be a roaring success with the adorable delights on the menu.
Via Chelsea’s Messy Apron
4. Tropical Leaf Cookie
These jungle leaves may look too stunning to be simple, but you’ll be pleased to know that nailing these cookies is possible for even the most novice of dessert decorators. Best of all, they’ll only take a few minutes to decorate, leaving you with plenty of time to spend with your little monkey.
Via Sweet Sugar Belle
5. Chameleon cookies
No one in the HOORAY! office could turn down one of these cool chameleon cookies—and we doubt any of your guests will be able to either. Not only are they cute and delicious they’re also super simple to prepare, meaning you’ll be ready to relax in your island paradise in no time!
Via Cutefetti
6. Monkey Doughnuts
Ask anyone which jungle animal looks like it has the most fun and we bet their response will be, the monkey, of course! Monkeys are just as cute and cheeky as your little one, making these doughnuts the perfect snack for their birthday. Everyone will be sure to enjoy digging into these mischievous desserts (just try to sneak one for yourself before they all disappear!).
7. Snake Cake
No birthday party would be complete without a birthday cake and what better for a jungle party than a ssssseriously ssssscrumptios snake cake like this one?
Via Martha Stewart
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Africa is not generally considered a foodie holiday destination, not even on safari. However this is not true for those of us in the know. Not only is Africa home to a mouth watering culinary offering inspired by its rich cultural heritage but boasts some of the most spectacular settings on earth for you to enjoy breakfast, lunch and supper.
Bush breakfast
Breakfast cooked in the bush, away from camp, is a fantastic way to have a pit stop or to end a morning wildlife drive. Despite the lack of a permanent kitchen, and maybe even cooked over an open fire, a typical breakfast will nonetheless be substantial to set you up for the day. These elaborate affairs might include cereals, yoghurt, fruit, juice, eggs, bacon, toast, fried tomatoes and tea & coffee.
On a mobile safari every breakfast is a bush breakfast and chefs are used to minimal equipment, but can still conjure up treats like freshly baked bread.
A hearty bush breakfast, Sosian, Laikipia, Kenya
Snacks for morning break and afternoon break
Long wildlife drives seeking out elusive animals, or waiting and watching by a waterhole, can lead to a thirst and perhaps even rumbling stomachs. Luckily guides will have generally packed teas and coffees for the morning stop and some beers and G&Ts for the ‘sundowners’ to enjoy at a pretty spot around sunset. Chefs will have normally included some yummy snacks as well to soak up the drinks.
Appetisers before supper – usually served with sundowners, Offbeat Mara, Masai Mara, Kenya
Tasty snacks en route on safari, Toka Leya, Livingstone, Zambia
Back at camp you can relax for a couple of hours before lunch – usually the lightest meal of the day with fresh bread, salads, meats, cheeses and dips.
Lunch with fresh fruit and salad, Vumbura Plains Camp, Okavango, Botswana
Light lunch served in the tropics, North Island, Seychelles
Three Course Supper
Returning to camp, you might change before dinner – though safaris are a pretty casual affair. Depending on the country and camp, you’ll either dine individually (South Africa safaris especially and everywhere at the beach), or shared dinner-party style meals with your fellow guests hosted by the camp managers (most other safari areas).
Taking advantage of Africa’s dry weather most suppers are taken alfresco under star-strewn skies with mouth-watering dishes such as “crisp bass with porcini mushrooms and oxtail crust on wilted greens with red wine mushroom sauce”.
Africa is famous for its BBQs (or braai to the South Africans) and there’s a good chance that you’ll encounter one either on safari or during your stay on the beach. Unlike the typical British version there’ll be no sign of single use charcoal filled foil trays and badly cooked sausages!
Sesame Tuna and stir fry vegetables at Saruni Ocean, Kenya
BBQ meats and vegetables, North Island, Seychelles
Mains are followed by desert, usually with a fresh fruit option.
Strawberry desert at Serra Cafema, Kaokoland, Namibia
Desert by the pool at Saruni Ocean, Kenya
Panacotta, at Shumba, Kafue, Zambia
African seafood
The Indian Ocean laps at Africa’s balmly eastern seaboard, which is home to gorgeous archipelagos, islands and atolls. This coastline offers sun-drenched days, star-lit seafood feasts along with a choice of desert island picnics, and romantic, toes-in-the-sand dinners. With the natural abundance of seafood, you may be forgiven for thinking there won’t be much apart from fish dishes on your plate, but the Indian Ocean islands and coastlines are famous for fusion cuisine from aromatic French-Creole in Mauritius and the Seychelles, to Mozambique’s Portuguese-inspired peri-peri chicken and delicious vegetarian curries.
Prawns and lobster served at the North Island, Seychelles
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Best Safari Food… and Recipes!
During our 52 years of welcoming Micato travellers to Africa the most common question Felix and I get is, “What’s your favourite African food?”
The answer? Whatever comes out of my kitchen!
(This conversation takes place in our home, of course, where all of Micato’s East Africa-bound guests are invited to dine with us.)
Beyond my affection for such home-cooked family favourites as vegetarian samosas, Goan coconut curry, Banoffee pie, crispy potatoes and fried sweet bananas, there are many more treats to try while on safari with us. To name a few:
Nyama Choma . As fun to say as it is to eat, this is a term for well marinated, succulent meats from the nearby highland ranches. Nyama Choma is often the meal of choice when one celebrates a very special occasion, like going on safari!
Sukuma Wiki. Made from simmered kale, tomatoes and whatever organic vegetables are in season. This beloved dish may also include whatever ingredients remain in the pantry be week’s end, hence this dish’s literal meaning, “end of the week.” One of my personal favourites, and healthy to boot.
Ugali. A popular, some might say essential side dish is a helping of this corn porridge that holds its shape and is thus often a finger food. Bland to some, but for East Africans (and me!) this maize is amazing.
Mukimo. Even if soft foods aren’t your thing, you may just take a shine to these mashed potatoes and vegetables that Kenyans would rather not do without in their diet.
Mogo Crisps. Mixing sweet and savoury may seem trendy but Kenyans have been doing it for ages. Crisp up cassava slices in the fryer, sprinkle them with chili pepper, and you’ve got yourself classic street food!
Mandazi. Another popular street food that you can sample on the fly, a mandazi is basically an African donut that’s something of a requirement with morning coffee and tea.
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Sorry, I simply refuse to part with my Goan cocunut curry recipe…
Enjoy, friends!
Image credits: Top: Nyama Choma and Sukuma Wiki by Xiaojun Deng / flickr ; Middle: Samosas by Talisman Restaurant / flickr ; Second from bottom: Madafu by Kungu Irungu / Wikimedia Commons ; Bottom: Goan coconut curry/Shutterstock.
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Jungle Fruit and Veggie Trees Snacks – Safari Themed Food
These jungle fruit and veggie trees are such a fun snack to make for your safari party theme food, and also for watching Jungle Book movies! If you are looking for Disney’s Jungle Book food ideas, this is the perfect one.
Fun jungle-themed snacks
What classic film combines adventure, fun, a jungle, and teaches the ‘bare necessities’ of life in a Disney fashion? Yep, it’s Disney’s The Jungle Book ! The 1967 favorite has been re-mastered in high definition, and is available now on Blu-Ray and DVD!
Jungle Book Food Ideas – Fruit and Veggie Trees Snack
The kids are pretty excited, I jazzed up the movie a bit, explained the film’s story as one of my childhood favorites and they couldn’t wait to see it! We stopped by Walmart to grab a copy of the film, the Blu-Ray combo pack Diamond Edition has both DVD and Blu-ray discs and Walmart is the only place that you can receive a free Jungle Book lunch box with purchase. It’s gonna be a jungle movie night!
Jungle fruit and veggie trees snack
For a little jungle safari snack during the movie, I decided to put together a fun, healthy recipe that is themed for the Jungle Book movie. We grabbed some fresh produce and supplies while we were at Walmart. Sure, popcorn and soda are good, but can we get something with a little less sugar? Make these fun jungle trees with fruits and vegetables for your Jungle Book movie night!
How to make these jungle-themed snacks
Ingredients you will need:
- Mini plastic cups
- Jungle safari printed paper (I chose leopard)
- Blueberries
Step 1: Make the jungle-printed party cups
Making these fruit and veggie trees was pretty simple. Start by cutting out a few strips of your safari jungle printed paper, wrapping them around the mid-section of each plastic cup. Secure each strip of paper with a dot of glue. I decided to cut mine a little curved, like cupcake wrappers, so they’d fit nicely.
Step 2: Assemble the tree trunks in each cup
Wash all of your fruits and veggies, cut your apples into thin slices, and soak them in cold salted water to prevent browning. Next, cut 3 – 4 inch pieces of carrots and celery to use as tree trunks. Put them into the center of the cup, then add blueberries surrounding the tree trunk to secure it, a little over halfway full.
Step 3: Add the jungle tree leaves on top
Insert a toothpick down the middle of the tree trunk, leaving the top half of the toothpick out and exposed. Take your thin apple slices, blot them dry, and arrange about 6 – 7 onto each tree, pressing the ends of them into the toothpick one by one and fanning them out evenly.
That’s it! Simple, isn’t it? We had a great time watching the movie and devouring these jungle trees. This is one snack that I don’t mind them indulging in! We hope this becomes one of your favorite jungle party food ideas.
Enjoy this Jungle Book-themed food!
Whether you are watching the Jungle Book movie or having a jungle safari party, these jungle book fruit cups are tons of fun to make, and healthy to eat. This tropical honey pineapple fruit salad might be another fun fruit idea to serve at your safari parties.
Pick up the Diamond Edition of Disney’s The Jungle Book Diamond Edition Blu-ray and DVD , recently released from the Disney movie vault. I am thrilled that my kids can grow up with the same classic movies that I did as a kid. They just love Baloo and the ‘bare necessities’ song. We had a great movie night together, I live for these family moments!
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These are so cute. It is a surefire way of getting picky kids to try their fruits and veggies and eat more!
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Safari Theme Food Names - Creative Minds Needed Please!
Hi, ladies! We're doing a Safari theme for my DS's 1st birthday. Here is what we are serving. Any creative ideas for what we can call each food? Thanks!
Pizza, Animal Shaped Chicken Nuggets, Fruit, Veggies, Spinach Dip, Pasta Salad, Cookies, Meatballs, Zebra Cakes, Cheetos, and cake of course!
- s sophiasmommyxo Posted 08-12-12 Spinach dip- swamp dip
- m misscampbell08 Posted 08-13-12 Hakuna-ma-PASTA (instead of Hakuna-matatta, for pasta salad). Cheetah-Cheetos. Jungle juice. Safari dip (for spinach dip), call-of-the-wild cookies, zebra skins (zebra cakes), primitive pizza, Tarzan treats (vegetable platter), jungle nuggets (for the chicken nuggets). You could also try incorporating your los name into some of titles to make it even more personalized. Hope that I could help! :-)
- m MommaAppleJax Posted 08-13-12 How about rice krispy snacks looking hippos? Make round outs balls different sizes, small ones for te he's and large one for the body? We did a safari theme for my LM too and at the craft store they had safari candy molds for $1. I used that to make candies for the cupcake toppers. Didn't take long start to finish to make them. I'd say 45 minutes made over 50 pieces.
- m MommaAppleJax Posted 08-13-12 Sorry I meant large shapes for the hippo body and small pieces to make the limbs an head. Silly iPhone :-/
- l LoveBeingFTM Posted 08-13-12 Ha ha ha, I LOVE hakuna-ma-pasta. Good one missc! Not sure how to top that but I'll try to think of some. :)
Wow! Thank you so much for all of the fantastic ideas! I never could have come up with them on my own. It's going to be hard to decide which ones to use lol.
I will definitely also have to look into the candy molds and play around with some rice krispy treats.
Thanks again everyone!
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40 Wild Ideas for a Safari-Themed Party
Hey you party animal! Whether you’re planning baby’s first birthday party or an elegant safari-themed wedding, nothing is more fun than animals in party hats and a healthy dose of leopard print . From tiger-striped cupcakes to fancy three-tiered cakes topped with golden lions, we can’t get enough. If you’re feeling the call of the wild, check out these gorgeous and whimsical safari parties to get inspired. Then, go bananas.
1. Wild Animal Party : Line the party table with an animal parade! Just because it’s a safari party doesn’t mean the color palette has to be brown! (via 6th Street Design )
2. Zebra Notes : Technically these are Valentines, but we love the idea of giving out these little cards as invitations. Just tie a little animal onto each card for a fun pre-party favor. (via Sarah M Style )
3. Animal Print Photo Booth : Our very own Creative Director Anj has a particular obsession with animal print, and created a totally wild photo booth for her 30th. (via Anjelika Temple on Flickr )
4. Leopard Print Cake : For a more refined safari theme, paint a white cake with yellow leopard spots and decorate the table with lots of greenery and natural fibers. (via Wedding Chicks )
5. Animal Party : Not only are we loving the animals on the table, the colorful stools are adorable! With a red and white color palette, the safari animals take on an almost circus theme. (via Ikea )
6. Tiger Cupcakes : Meow! These tiger striped cupcakes are actually super easy to make but the effect is amazing! Top them with white frosting and a mini toy tiger for extra wow. (via Amy Atlas )
7. Palm Tree Table Settings : For an adult safari, stick with golds, rich browns and amber. Just the simple touch of a mini palm leaf on each plate adds just the right amount of color. (via The Wedding Chicks )
8. Red and Blue Safari : Even though this is a kids’ party, the simple color palette feels very grown up. (via Ikea )
9. Wild Cake Pop : How cute are these animal print cake pops ?! Get the affect by dripping chocolate horizontally for the zebra stripes or by painting little half circles for the leopard print. (via Popsugar )
10. Zebra Stationery ($18): Send out invitations to your chic safari party using these very glam zebra stripe stationery. Never ones to settle for black and white, we love the pink and blue options.
11. Interactive Wall Decal : Even without the zebra, taping balloons to the wall with zebra washi tape is really cool party decor. (via Catch My Party )
12. Wild Animal Drink Stirrers ($17): If you’re going to be cocktailing , you absolutely must have these golden zoo animal stirrers.
13. Leopard Balloons : This is what your party needs — gold and orange animal print balloons . (via Project Nursery )
14. Wrapped Drinks : Wrap mason jars in burlap and zebra-print ribbon for a classy touch of safari fun. Bonus points for putting them all in a bamboo tray. (via Kara’s Party Ideas )
15. Put a Mask on It : What a cute idea to put an animal mask on each guest’s chair! Not only does it make awesome decor, they can take them home as party favors. (via Celebration At Home )
16. Printed Sunglass Favors ($7): Kids and adults alike will have fun with these neon print sunglasses! Give them out as party favors or use them as a prop in a photo booth !
17. Safari Dessert Table : Cover the dessert bar with a burlap tablecloth and then put all the desserts on trays with cute little handwritten labels. We especially love those animal print cupcakes. (via Kara’s Party Ideas )
18. Girly Safari Party : Holy girly overload! Take a whole new direction and make a pink party with pretty frosted animal sugar cookies and pastel decorations. (via Hostess With the Mostess )
19. Animal Print Mask ($1): Get your party animal on with these adorable masks! We’re pretty sure not just the kids would have fun wearing these.
20. Pink Safari : How cute is this layered cake with the animal and banner topper ! We appreciate the more subtle take on a safari themed party. (via Kara’s Party Ideas )
21. Birthday Animal Gift Wrap ($7): Wrap your presents in this whimsical paper to make your gift table the wildest one ever.
22. DIY Wild Cat Stand : Wish you had these incredibly gorgeous cake stands? Well you’re in luck, because these are actually really easy to make. If gold isn’t your jam (say what?!), reach for a paint bottle of neon green or pink. (via Make )
23. Animal Print Candles ($8): Make a wish on these party candles and your wildest dream just might true.
24. Gum Ball Jars : Another easy DIY alert! Depending on your color preference, you could fill the jars with all kinds of colored candy although we think the gum balls add a fun circus element. (via Pink Pistachio )
25. Baby’s First Safari : This safari party is all glam with a gold and white color scheme. The animal silhouetted banner would be super easy to DIY with a stencil and some spray paint. (via Hostess With the Mostess )
26. Animal Hearted Invites : Inside each of these loving invites is a little toy animal with a heart painted on it! We are most definitely RSVPing yes! (via Design Love Fest )
27. Party Hats : How adorable are those tiny party hats! Sometimes it’s the smallest detail that just takes a party to a whole ‘nother level of charming. (via Pink Pistachio )
28. Giraffe Stencil Glasses : Whether you’re serving milk or cocktails, stenciled zoo animals on the glasses are always a good idea. Mix up the colors or animals so guests remember which drank is there drank. (via Hostess With the Mostess )
29. Zoo Candles ($11): Pick up a pack of these animal candles for a cake topper that does it all.
30. Ruffle Animal Cake : Who would’ve though a ruffled cake would look so good with zoo animals on it! The simplicity of the all white cake makes it the perfect backdrop for all the animal patterns. (via Lil Sugar )
31. Painted Animals : Zoo animals in pajamas? Have you ever seen anything so cute! Just paint cheap toy animals in bright colors and decorate them with mini pom poms. (via Pretty Providence )
32. Face Masks : For the very mature safari party, try a black and gold color palette. These paper mache masks would be incredible in a photo booth! (via The Sweetest Occasion )
33. Neon Jungle: Naturally, we love anything neon, and these animals are pretty much our favorite. Paint them your favorite colors and then use them to top the cake, tie them to gifts or just set them around for extra colorful decor. (via Fellow Fellow)
34. Golden Safari Centerpieces : This is definitely the most glitzy safari we’ve ever seen and we love it. Running a strip of burlap down the middle of the table is the perfect way to show off the delicate gold animals and white flowers. (via Hostess with the Mostess )
35. Glitter Boxes : Why settle for paint when you can add glitter! Just coat toy animals in glue and dip them in colored glitter for some adorable decor. (via Hostess with the Mostess )
36. DIY Party Animal Pendants : Give these necklaces out as party favors, but don’t be surprised if you see your friends wearing them long after the party is over. (via Flamingo Toes )
37. DIY Golden Animal Placeholders : These would be the perfect way to number the tables or to tell guests where to sit. (via Brit + Co )
38. Party Animal Pumpkins : We’re not used to seeing pumpkins outside of Halloween, but it turns out they make really cool zoo animals. Especially that flamingo . (via Studio DIY )
39. Tiny Party Hats : Roll tiny hats out of colored paper and tape them to plastic animals. We can see putting one of these on each cupcake. (via Oh Happy Day )
40. Minimalist Safari Cake : Sometimes the simple look is the most effective and this white cake is charming with just a couple animals on top. Although we feel like they secretly want a party hat. (via Bleubird )
Are you ready to go on the prowl for some cool safari party decor? Would you go with bright colors or paint all your lions gold? Talk to us in the comments below!
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Mar 25, 2022 by Amber · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments
Planning a Safari Theme Party? I've got all you'll need right here! From the menu, to the cake, to the invitations, I've got all the ideas you'll need for a super fun safari birthday party!
Please excuse me while I crawl into a cupboard and cry my face off because my sweet little miracle baby is already a year old!
My husband chose the safari birthday party theme, gave me a budget, and away I went planning, preparing, and pinning like cray-zay. Everyone at the party inflated my ego like whoa, swooning about the food, decor, and paying me off for all of my hard work.
Today I'll pay it forward by giving you all of the deets and links I used to make this safari theme party all I wanted it to be. We had somewhere between 40-45 people at the party, and we had the perfect amount of food with zero leftovers.
I will add all of the recipes on one card at the end of the post so you can print them all at once so your own safari theme party will be a super success!
- Invitation Design: You can't have a party without a great invitation. I designed Owen's in Photoshop by downloading a free African tree brush pack and a free animal font as well as a safari-esqe font. However, this is an older post, so nowadays you can easily design your own invitations on Canva for free or order super cute editable printables from Etsy that you can print from home or have printed professionally.
- Printing: I had mine printed for a great price (also try here ) and shipped to me. Try to allow at least 2-3 for shipping if you don't want to pay outrageous shipping charges!
- Envelopes: You can get envelopes in an array of colors to match whichever safari party design you choose.
Safari Birthday Party Menu
Planning this safari theme party menu was so much fun! I have some serious back issues so I tried to plan things that were quick, easy, and delicious. I also made myself a strict timeline so I could make and freeze some of the food ahead of time in order to just throw them in the oven the day of the party.
The menu was completely safari themed, and I had such a blast putting everything together. The menu included:
- Snake Sandwich: Ham & provolone w/ brown sugar mustard & poppy seeds
- African Meatballs: Asian inspired w/ an African flair
- Simba's Veggie Tray: Veggie tray made to look like a lion's made
- Guano Funfetti Dip Funfetti w/ Animal Cookies
- Elephant Ears Palmiers
- Deviled Eagle Eggs
- Fried Ostrich
- Hippos in a Blanket
- Gorilla Grape Fruit Tray
- Chocolate Cat Tails
- Zebra Cakes
- Safari Sangria
- Green Apple Jungle Juice
Yes, it seems like a lot, but remember this safari party menu is really nothing, but finger foods. We had a huuuuuuuge guest list and we had ZERO leftovers. NONE-ZO.
The snake sandwich sliders slithered their way into the stomachs of my guests, and they were an absolute smash.
The recipe is a cinch and you may have even seen them called funeral sandwiches at some point because the original recipe blew up Pinterest several years ago. I've made them a ton, and they are always the first thing to go at a gathering.
The next biggest hit were the meatballs which I adapted from this recipe from Gimme Some Oven as well as this one from The Crockpot Ladies.
These things were incredible!!! I probably ate about 457 of them before I ever served them to my guests. They were more like Asian meatballs rather than Afrian, but whatevs. They were the bomb diggity.
Next up was Simba's lion veggie tray. People were so impressed by it , but it really couldn't have been simpler. Some people even commented that they didn't want to eat it because it was a work of art.
The "guano" funfetti dip was my husband's idea, and I thought it was disgustingly hilarious. Y'all know what guano is, right? #googleit
With our over abundance of blueberries , I couldn't resist, and it ended up being pretty good. Serve them up w/ animal crackers, and it just added to the awesomeness of the safari theme party!
Next up were the "elephant ears" or savory palmiers which are a recipe from Ina Garten on the Food Network. These were made with puff pastry, pesto, sun dried tomatoes, and goat cheese. This recipe was one that I made in advance, cut, froze, then baked on the morning of the party.
The remainder of the menu was just some basics: deviled eggs , fried "ostrich" (aka fried chicken) from our favorite chicken joint, chocolate covered pretzel rods that looked like tiger, zebra, leopard, and giraffe tails, a fruit tray, and "hippos" in a blanket that I made several days in advance, froze, then reheated on the day of the party.
For the adults I had a Safari sangria that was completely swoonworthy. I soaked kiwis, watermelon, grapes, strawberries, peaches and plums overnight in half a bottle of Smirnoff Sorbet Light mango passionfruit vodka then added that to the rest of the drink, and dear heavens I could swim in that stuff all day long.
Last but not least were the cupcakes! I was so happy with them. First off, the cupcake stand is nothing but cardboard boxes wrapped in dollar store wrapping paper, stacked, and taped together with duct tape. I also hot glued a ribbon around the bottoms of each box.
I got the cupcake toppers (along with the majority of the decorations) from this website and the cupcake wrappers from Walmart.
I made one double batch of my go-to chocolate lover's cupcakes (cake only) using Jessica's recipe from How Sweet Eats , and I also made one large batch of vanilla from The Little Kitchen. In total I ended up with about 65 cupcakes.
Owen had a gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free smash cake with coconut whipped cream frosting.
Since Owen has been feeding himself from the beginning, he didn't really go too crazy over his cake. He didn't really smash anything, but we're going to give him the real deal (probably using Jessica's funfetti cupcakes this time) on his actual birthday so maybe he'll tear that one apart instead.
Owen got a ton of wonderful gifts, but his absolute favorite was the giant teddy bear that is bigger than I am. This teddy bear was given to him by his great aunt who has given one of these to each of the great grandchildren in the family.
Owen can't get enough, and he likes to bite the bear's nose.
Well, I think that's it! I know it's a ton of information, but I'm hoping this post will help a mom like me who wants to throw an amazing safari party without having to scour the internet for every single little detail.
You can just bookmark this page and have all the links, recipes, and ideas stored in one place and make things a little bit easier for yourself.
Owen’s First Birthday Safari Party!
Ingredients
Snake sandwich sliders:.
- 2.5 lbs thinly sliced Black Forest ham stacked and cut into quarters
- 2 lbs sliced provolone or Swiss cheese stacked and cut into quarters
- 3 sticks butter melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoon spicy deli or dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 black olives
- 1 small slice red bell pepper
For the African Meatballs:
- 4 lbs ground beef
- 1 small sweet onion minced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoon fresh or ground ginger
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 18 oz jars pineapple preserves
- 1 teaspoon fresh or ground ginger
- toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro for garnish
For Simba's Lion Veggie Tray:
- 1 batch or package sweet potato boiled peanut, or store bought hummus
- 1 bunch celery sliced into sticks
- 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 orange bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 package baby carrots
- 6 black olive rings
- 1 small cherry tomato or cherry pepper
- 6 bell pepper strips
For the Guano Funfetti Cake Batter Dip:
- 1 box Funfetti cake mix
- 1 8 oz carton heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoon pure cane or coconut sugar
For the Green Apple Jungle Juice:
- 1 packet unsweetened green apple Koolaid
- ½ cup monk fruit in the raw
- 2 quarts water
- 1 46 oz can pineapple juice
- 12 oz frozen lemonade concentrate thawed
- 3 liters of ginger ale
For the Safari Sangria:
- 1 peach sliced
- 1 plum sliced
- 2 kiwis peeled & sliced
- 1 cup strawberries quartered
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup purple grapes
- ½ bottle Smirnoff Sorbet Light Mango Passionfruit vodka
- 1 magnum bottle 1.5 liters Yellowtail Pinot Grigio
- 1 750ml bottle Yellowtail Moscato
- 3-4 cans Sprite zero
Instructions
For the snake sandwich sliders:.
- In a small bowl whisk together the butter, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire, onion powder, and poppy seeds until well combined. Set aside.
- Place the bottoms of the rolls on a large baking sheet(s) lined with parchment NOTE: IT'S FINE IF THE SANDWICHES TOUCH.
- Add one small slice of provolone to each bottom, then add two slices of ham on top of the cheese, follow up with another small slice of provolone, then sandwich each slider with the tops of the rolls.
- Liberally brush the brown sugar mustard on top of each slider, cover with tin foil, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, but 24 hours is best. Refrigerate the brown sugar mixture in a sealed container.
- To serve, pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees (F).
- Re-melt the brown sugar mixture, remove the foil, then liberally brush the tops of each roll again. Pour any remaining sauce over the tops of the rolls, recover with the foil, then bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until they are golden brown.
- Using one of the rolls from the corner of a package, secure two black olives with toothpicks for the snake's eyes and add one slice of red pepper for the tongue.
- Place the remaining sliders behind the snake's head in a slithering shape and serve.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine beef, onion, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined. NOTE: DO NOT OVER WORK THE MEAT OR THEY'LL GET TOUGH.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, shape the mixture into 60-65 balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. Allow to cool completely.
- Put baking sheets directly into the freezer and freeze the meatballs for 2 hours then transfer to large freezer bags until party day.
- On the day of the party, add meatballs to a large crockpot, whisk together pineapple preserves, hoisin sauce, ginger, and sriracha then pour over the meatballs. Cook on low for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro right before serving.
For Simba's lion veggie tray:
- Spoon the hummus into the middle of a large serving platter and smooth into a circle.
- Starting from the outside edges of the platter and working in, arrange the celery in a large circle, followed by the bell pepper, and finally the baby carrots.
- Use two whole olive rings for the eyes, a cherry pepper or tomato for the nose, and sliced olive rings for the mouth and whiskers.
- Add blueberries and sugar to a large heat safe bowl and microwave for 4 minutes or until hot and bubbly and sugar is dissolved. Cool completely.
- Pour whipping cream into the bowl of a stand mixer (or use a hand mixer) and beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in the cake mix until there are no lumps left then fold in the yogurt.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, top with half of the blueberry mixture, and serve with animal crackers of choice.
- Add kool aid packet and monk fruit to a large pitcher, top with water, and stir until monk fruit is dissolved.
- Add pineapple juice and lemonade concentrate and stir.
- Right before serving, pour in gingerale.
- Add the fruit and vodka to a large plastic container and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally.
- In a large drink dispenser, combine wine, guava nectar, and sprite and stir.
- Stir in fruit and half of the vodka (or more if you want it super strong) and serve.
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September 04, 2014 at 2:52 pm
I want to be like you when I grow up and have kids. That all looks so amazing!
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Thanks, girl! Hope married life is treating you well!
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WOW!!!! Why did I have to miss out on this...
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September 18, 2014 at 10:43 am
This is really adorable! Great job 🙂
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Thanks so much, Bren! I appreciate it!
Planning a Safari Party: The Food
March 2, 2023, celebrations.
I had so much fun planning Lucy’s 5th birthday party and wanted to share some deeper dive blog posts about different elements of the party. Today, I’m sharing all about the food ! You can find more about the party theme/decor HERE and party activities HERE .
SAFARI PARTY FOOD
My mom and mother-in-law handled all the food for the party and it was great! My mother-in-law blew it out of the park with these creative platters! She created a delicious berry tray with a watermelon elephant , and also lion-shaped veggie and hummus tray . They were SO festive and adorable! My mom also made an animal cracker funfetti + greek yogurt dip , topped with colorful sprinkles. We also had these yummy cheese sliders, plus chips, pita chips, guacamole, and applesauce pouches.
On the food table, I had these Safari Dinner Plates (featuring so many cute and colorful animals!) and matching Safari Large Napkins .
For every birthday, we grab a cake from Whole Foods. In the past (for Winnie’s 1st birthday and Lucy’s 1st birthday party ), I’ve ordered custom cakes, but this time we just picked up a small, simple (but super delicious) cake for singing happy birthday / blowing out candles. I also ordered mini cupcakes from Baked by Melissa. They are bite-sized and perfect for big parties! I used these little animal party toppers to decorate the cupcakes and cake ( here’s another similar option ).
On the dessert table, I set out these adorable Safari Cheetah Plates and small Safari Animal Print Small Napkins .
SHOP THE PARTY
Note: I’ve included additional party items we didn’t use, but that are ‘on theme’ for this party. The products we didn’t use have an asterisk next to them listed below.
PARTY TABLEWARE:
Safari Dinner Plates
Safari Cheetah Plates
Safari Large Napkins
Safari Animal Print Small Napkins
Safari Animal Cake Toppers
Lion Plates*
Elephant Balloon Napkins*
Zebra Napkins*
Party Animal Paper Cups*
Party Animals Cake Toppers*
Safari Candles*
PARTY DECOR & SIGNAGE:
Customizable Party Animal Signage Printable
Rifle Paper Party Animals Garland
Meri Meri Happy Birthday Garland
Customizable Party Animal Table Toppers*
Cheetah Balloon Garland Kit
Safari Balloon Bundle
4 Piece Gold/Pink Leopard Balloons
Gold “5” Balloon
Cheetah Foil Balloon*
Balloon Hand Pump
Balloon Electric Pump
Generously gifted by my Lucky Collective client, Manhattan Toy.
Loki Leopard – available on Maisonette , Target , and Amazon
Cozy Bunch Giraffe – available on Maisonette , Target , and Amazon
Cozy Bunch Zebra – available on Maisonette, Target , and Amazon
Cozy Bunch Camel – available on Maisonette , Target , and Amazon
Luxe Liam Elephant – available on Maisonette , Target , and Amazon
Charming Charlie Lion – available on Target and Amazon
12 Piece Safari Stuffed Animal Set*
6 Piece Safari Stuffed Animal Set*
ACTIVITIES + EVERYTHING ELSE
Mini Party Hats
12 Piece Jungle/Safari Animal Headbands
Safari Make a Face Sticker Sheets
Jungle Coloring Posters*
Party Animals Tattoo Sheets*
Leopard Tattoos*
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101 Unique African Restaurant Names Ideas That Aren’t Taken Yet
The cuisine of Africa tends to vary depending on which part of this vast continent the restaurant owners or their families are from. Split into five different regional variants , including North, Central, East, Southern, and West, the variety of cuisines is a wide-ranging as the continent itself.
In the United States, the main areas for African-influenced cuisines are concentrated in the ten states with the largest populations of African-Americans, namely, New York, California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Louisiana, Michigan, and Maryland.
African cuisine restaurants are becoming increasingly popular in the United States as more residents are becoming aware of cultural food thanks to a combination of food television and the internet. If you’re opening a restaurant and planning to serve traditional or spicy African cuisine explore this list of the available name ideas.
African Restaurant Name Ideas
Madesu beans are a staple in Central Africa.
Finding a name for your new African cuisine restaurant may not as hard as you might think. With only a limited number of African-related restaurants across the United States, finding an available name that’s memorable and makes sense won’t be as difficult as if you were opening an Italian restaurant for example.
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- Asmara-Africa Restaurant
- Bukom Restaurant
- Congo Queen
- Couscous Dar Monji
- Delices Des Mondes
- Emba Soira Eritrean Restaurant
- Habesha Village
- Heart Of Africa
- House Felfela
- Jamal’s
- Jollof Good
- Kenyan Kitchen
- Pride Of Africa
- Queen Of Sheba
- Sahara Restaurant
- Stanley’s Restaurant
- The African Queen
- The Blue Nile
- The Elephant
- West African Food Centre
- East African Food Co.
- West Africa Quick Serve
- African Meal Pickup
- Eating in Africa
- Dinner Safari
- Happy Africa Restaurant
- African Fusion
- African Taco Group
- The Nigerian Cafe
- The Kenya Cafe
- The Great Uganda Diner
- Tanzania Take Out
- Morocco To Go
- Gather in Ghana
- Madagascar Meal Co.
- King of the Jungle
- African Curry House
Spicy African Restaurant Name Ideas
Typical Ethiopian Injera (pancake-like bread) and several kinds of wat (stew).
Spicy cuisine from Africa normally originates in Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and are centered around a spice mix known as “berbere”. Moreover, with Ethiopian food being one of the hottest cuisines in the world, you are guaranteed to blow their minds with these delicious dishes. Here are some suggestions what are appropriate for this theme.
- Afrique-Karibu
- Agadir Restaurant
- Along The Niger
- Aron Fils De Tunis
- Au Roi Du Couscous
- Au Tajine D’agadir
- Charly De Bab El Oued
- El Morocco Club
- El-Basha Restaurant
- La Casbah D’alger
- La Maison Marocaine
- La Menara Restaurant
- Laurentina’s
- L’etoile De Tunis
- Mei Nifto’ach
- Mohjoh’s Egyptian Restaurant
- Moroccan Village Restaurant
- Nyala Ethiopian Restaurant
- Promenade De Portage
- Red Sea Restaurant
- Refuge Berbere
- Restaurant Marocain Royal
- Soleil De Tunis
- The Spicy African
- Hot Hot African
- Not to Hot African Foods
- South African Hot Sauce
Funny African Restaurant Name Ideas
Hakuna Fritatas makes for a great restaurant name…
Not all African restaurant names need to be serious. You can have plenty of fun with the names you use too. There have been plenty of funny moments in films and tales from the continent over the centuries. You can find a wealth of funny names you can use right here without an on-site expedition.
- Africa Grub
- African Delicious
- African Eats
- Al Pharoah’s Egyptian Restaurant
- Amir’s Place
- Blue Bay Cafe
- Cafe Casa Blanca
- Cradle of Life
- Djibouti Delicacies
- Dr. Livingston’s
- Goodluck Jonathan’s
- Hakuna Matatoes
- Nubian Nights
- The Sultan’s Tent
- The Vuvuzela
- The Yummy Authentic
- The Zambesi
- Tukul Eating House
- Tutankhamun’s
- We-Mo Morrocan
- Laughing Man Restaurant
- The African Kettle
South African Restaurant Name Ideas
Traditional South African cuisine.
South Africa has different cuisine from most of the rest of this continent with influences from the Dutch, British, French, Indian, and other Asian nations in addition to indigenous cuisine. If you’re looking for something a little different for your South African restaurant then we have options for you to consider below.
- Bantu House
- Bloemfontein
- Elandsfontein
- Jo’burg Restaurant
- Kilimanjaro Restaurant
- Kimberly Diamond Kafe
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Massai Mara
- Matabeleland
- Pinnacle Point
- Star Of Africa
- Table Mountain
- The Rhodes House
- Winnie’s Winery
- Xhosa Bistro
- Zimbabwe’s Best
- Zuid-Afrika
- Zulu Nation
What is a Typical South African Meal?
An example of bunny chow served in Durban.
When looking at typical South African cuisines, you need to consider that much of the cuisine of this country at the bottom of the Dark Continent is influenced heavily from Europe with its own twist in flavors and styles.
Today’s African cooking relies heavily on red meat, whether grilled, barbecued, or roasted, and usually comes with a selection of vegetables, including potatoes, yams, and other root crops, as well as rice and some greens. You could think of this food a little bit like BBQ if you live in the United States.
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And the most popular form of cooking is normally the braai, a type of local grill infusing the rashers of pork, spicy sausages, chops and kebabs, and beef steaks with a smokey flavor. When it comes to side dishes, South Africans usually eat a variety of breads and salads.
What is popular South African food?
A selection of South Africa’s most iconic foods.
Food in South Africa has long been duplicated around the world with the most famous foods originating from the former Dutch Boer settlers.
Biltong & droewors are dried and cured meats that were learned from the indigenous tribes of the veldt, and were traditionally made from buffalo or local springbok. Biltong is the dried meat of African fame, while droewors is a type of dried sausage.
Boerewors is a traditional sausage made from a mixture of beef, lamb, pork, and spices, and shaped into a coil. Similar to Cumberland sausages, the name comes from the Dutch farmers who settled the land.
Cape Malay curry is a dish that has come over to South Africa in the from Malaysia and Indonesia in around the 17th century. Incorporating local ingredients with Malaysian cooking methods and spices, this dish is a must-try.
Bunny chow may have a funny name, but it tastes delicious. The popular street food of Durban, and renowned across the country, it consists of a hollowed out loaf of bread filled with spicy Indian curry.
Melktert (also known as milk tart) is a local version of the well-known custard tarts of Britain or the Egg Pie in the US. Made with a pastry case filled with egg custard and topped wit cinnamon, it’s one of South Africa’s most popular desserts.
More Restaurant Naming Tips
What should I name my restaurant?
If you couldn’t find what you were looking for from our list of suggestions above, not to worry. There are plenty of time tested approaches that can be used to name an African restaurant. Here are a few strategies you could apply:
- Strategy #1: Country Name + Restaurant Approach. There are 54 countries in Africa with Nigeria being the largest in population at the time of writing. You could use any one of these countries to be the basis of your name, especially if ties into your menu. Examples of this methodology in action include Cameroon Restaurant or Dining in Chad. We suggest staying away from the lesser known countries when using this approach to prevent confusion among prospective guests.
- Strategy #2: Dish name + Restaurant. If there’s a popular African dish you plan to build your menu around, you can go with that for the name. If you decide to use this approach, make sure you’ve selected a signature dish that you anticipate being a top seller.
- Strategy #3: Animals or landmarks of African. The African continent is bless with breathtaking landmarks and animals that don’t live anywhere else like zebras and giraffes. Stripes of the Zebra Ice Cream Shop or The Quiet Giraffe Coffee Shop are ideas that fit the bill here.
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Safari / Jungle Themed First Birthday Party Part I – Dessert Ideas
August 6, 2014 by Roxy
Last week was a memorable one as we celebrated Daniel’s first birthday party. I can’t believe he’s one year old already! My baby boy is seriously growing up too fast so someone, please stop the time! Choosing a theme for his birthday party was super easy as his favorite toys (apart from empty water bottles, TV remote control & cellphones) are all the plush animals around the house from monkeys to teddy bears to elephants.
This Safari / Jungle Themed First Birthday Party was completely styled by me – from choosing the decorations, designing my own banners to baking a cute jungle cake & his smash cake, cupcakes & cupcake toppers , jungle cookies and making all the finger foods (sushi included!). It’s a great party theme that I’m sure any kid would love regardless of the age and it’s a cute idea for a baby shower as well.
I wanted to make something special for Daniel’s 1 st birthday but at the same time we didn’t want to go overboard and spend a fortune. In this post I’ll show you how to throw a fabulous jungle birthday party on a budget for your little ones. Plus you can print all the labels, pennant banners, jungle animals stickers/toppers for FREE!
I wanted to share all food ideas and party decorations in a single post but it got ridiculously long so I split it into four parts:
- Part I – Dessert Ideas + Jungle Safari Cake
- Part II – Appetizers, Finger Foods & Snack Ideas
- Part III – DIY Decoration Ideas + FREE Printables
- Part IV – Cheap Party Supplies & Decorations
In the following weeks I’ll also post full tutorials with step by step photos for the two cakes I made, fondant cupcake toppers and fondant teddy bear cake topper . For the other food ideas, you can find some of the recipes on my blog and others on some of my favorite blogs/websites…I’ll explain everything in detail in these four posts. So sit back, relax and get ready to enjoy all the photos from our jungle party that will hopefully inspire you!
The cake topper is a fondant replica of our son’s favorite teddy bear.
I made two of these, one for the big cake and the other for his smash cake. Check out the tutorial on how to make this cute little teddy bear .
Talking about this, here’s Daniel’s JUNGLE FIRST BIRTHDAY SMASH CAKE. It’s a five-layer walnut cake (6 inches) filled with the same delicious chocolate walnut cream (full tutorial with step by step photos coming soon!).
And here’s my sweet little Daniel after he smashed his cake, we cleaned him and then he came back to play with his teddy bear , the fondant one that is :)!
Have some bananas around? Then place them in a basket and add a cute label named BANANAS FOR MONKEYS.
More monkey food coming up!
I made an easy BANANA PUDDING FOR MONKEYS. I don’t have a recipe on my blog but I like this Banana Pudding from Epicurious or this Homemade Banana Pudding from the Baker Chick . I adjusted the recipe a bit because I didn’t use any Vanilla wafers but placed half a ladyfinger in each dessert cup… just to keep things simple but still delicious!
Got some BERRIES FOR HIPPOS from the farmer’s market (blueberries, red & yellow raspberries and blackberries), placed them in some cups and made a few cute Hippo Toothpick Stickers (free printable coming soon in Part III of my post!).
Moving on to the cupcakes…oh my, I had so much fun decorating these JUNGLE ANIMALS CUPCAKES. They were Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting from Annie’s Eats. I’ve made Annie’s cupcakes before and loved them so decided to go with this recipe for the party.
I made every single JUNGLE ANIMAL FONDANT CUPCAKE TOPPER – from lions, teddy bears, monkeys to hippos, giraffes, tigers and elephants. Plus a few toppers with number one but you can personalize these based on your little one’s age.
If you don’t want to spend the extra time to make your own fondant toppers no worries, I’ve got you covered! You (can) will be able to download for FREE my Jungle Animals Cupcake Toppers that I’ll provide shortly in Part III of my post. Just print them on heavy cardstock paper, cut them out, tape them to ice cream sticks or toothpicks and pop them on cupcakes! Cute and simple decorations!
After all these yummy desserts I bet everyone is thirsty so let’s not forget the JUNGLE JUICE! Buy one of those water/juice glass jars with a faucet or borrow one from your friends (like I did 🙂 ). We filled it with orange peach mango juice but you could use anything you like.
Oh, I almost forgot, my Nutella Peanut Butter Monkey Cupcakes would be just perfect for this party theme as well!
Since I’ve been asked before what I use to bake and decorate my cakes, cookies and cupcakes here are some of the items:
And Daniel’s cute teddy bear in case you were wondering where I got it from :):
This must be the longest post ever but I truly hope it will help many parents out there organize an awesome Safari / Jungle Birthday Party on a budget. If you’ve found this useful I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
Be sure to follow me on Pinterest for more birthday party ideas, awesome cake decorating tutorials and much more!
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Safari / Jungle Themed First Birthday Party – DIY Decorations + FREE Printables
Safari / Jungle Themed First Birthday Party – Cheap Party Supplies & Decorations
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May 26, 2016 at 8:25 AM
ohh woww awesome this idea jungle theme for birthday party is awesome, kids gonna love this and even adults going to have fun with such themes , thanks for sharing
August 11, 2015 at 9:56 PM
What are the tools required for the cupcake decoration?
October 31, 2014 at 7:44 PM
Mmmm so many yummy desserts. You’ve made me hungry for sweets now.
August 27, 2014 at 12:05 PM
This all looks amazing!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
August 24, 2014 at 9:47 AM
Great idea’s! Very creative. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!
August 18, 2014 at 10:20 PM
Cute Cute Cute – The garland, the cakes, the tags, the table and most of all the birthday boy!! Great party!
August 17, 2014 at 12:58 PM
WOW! This is beyond AMAZING!!! Your are super talented ♥ Happy birthday to your little one 🙂
August 16, 2014 at 11:40 AM
These are almost to cute to eat! I love the cake and jungle cookies. Thank you for linking up to Party Time and we hope to see you again next week!
August 15, 2014 at 3:16 PM
What a fabulous party – I love those fondant animals on the cupcakes! Glad you linked up to #PartyTime – hope you’ll join us again next Tuesday at 6pm.
August 15, 2014 at 5:40 PM
Thanks for stopping by Layne, I’m glad you like them 🙂 ! So happy I found your link up, I look forward to seeing all the ideas submitted at this week’s party and at future parties. Have a wonderful weekend!
August 11, 2014 at 6:17 AM
Happy happy birthday to your li guy! It’s amazing how fast they grow, he looks adorable! You did such an amazing job on this party! I absolutely love love love all the details! Way to go mama, you totally rocked it 🙂
August 12, 2014 at 10:46 PM
Awww that’s so sweet of you Kelly, thank you so much for your kind words & for the birthday wishes :)!
August 7, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Stunning work! Great party!!! This looks so very fantastic! You are an artist! All my best from Austria and a happy happy time Elisabeth
August 7, 2014 at 1:27 PM
Thanks so much Elisabeth for your kind words and for stopping by! I enjoyed a lot coming up with all these ideas, baking and decorating 🙂 ! Looking forward to showing you more of my work from the party in future posts. Hope you’ll enjoy it!
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This looks like SO much fun!!! I love the cake – too cute! And the lizard eggs and snakes – that is such a great idea! Lovin it! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Thanks my dear 😉 Jamie
What a fantastic party! The food looks amazing! And, the kids looked like they were having a ball! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle
It was a great party! The kids had so much fun 😉 Thanks for stopping by! Jamie
Thanks so much for sharing the great party with Project Inspire{d}! Looks like a fun time and I love the theme 🙂 Nancy
Thanks so much, Nancy! Jamie
What a fantastic party! I love all the details and those gift bag masks are so cute! Thank you so much for sharing on Much Ado About Monday – please come back and party with us next week!!
Karla http://www.huckleberrylove.com
I love your blog and I’ve been joining your party 😉 Thanks so much for the invite though and stopping by. Jamie
Oh, I can’t wait to read how you made the zebra striped cloth!! What a great mom you are to create such a great memory for your darling little boy! What a cutie and yes, you’d better watch out in the later years!! I used to love doing themed birthday parties for my little guys. Oh, the ideas that would run through my head.. all the little touches I wanted to include! Keep at it as you’re doing such a fabulous job!!
Thanks Kadee! I’m not sure I’m going to be able to keep up with this pace I’ve started but it sure is fun 😉 Jamie
Such an adorable birthday party! I love all the little touches you added. Your little guy is soooo sweet and I think spiderman may make a trip to visit the lions and zebras occasionally! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays!x
Haha, apparently Spiderman goes everywhere! Thanks Danielle. Jamie
Lovely safari party.. I love the bunting and favor bags the most..
Awww, thanks Hani! Jamie
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Safari Party Food Labels template
Download, edit and print this Zoo or Safari Party Food Labels template now.
These printable folding food labels are perfect for the watering hole at your jungle, zoo or animal safari theme birthday party. They have giraffe, zebra, elephant & crocodile skins and images.
Personalize with your own food items by typing over my sample text at home using Adobe Reader. Get creative with Safari themed names – see some examples here !
Also use as Place Cards by typing in guest names instead of food.
Edit and print these Safari Party Food Labels as many times as you like.
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- PDF file with 4 x folding Food Labels per page. Each label is 3⅓ x 2½ inches once cut & folded.
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1. INSTANT DOWNLOAD Download your Safari Party Food Labels template immediately after your payment has been processed.
2. PERSONALIZE AT HOME Open it in Adobe Reader and simply type over my sample text. Templates ONLY work in the FREE Adobe Reader on your laptop or computer, not in any other program (or on your mobile device).
3. PRINT Print as many times as you like on your home color printer (or at your local copy shop) on US Letter or A4 sized bright white Cardstock.
4. CUT/TRIM AND FOLD Trim out your Safari Party Food Labels on the provided cut lines, fold on the dashed lines and place in front of your food items.
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Adobe Reader (the latest version is called Adobe Acrobat Reader DC). The Safari Party Food Labels template will only work in this FREE download from: https://get.adobe.com/reader/
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YES – type directly over my sample wording using Adobe Reader
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NO – templates are locked. Graphics, colors, sizes, fonts or backgrounds cannot be changed
EMBEDDED FONTS:
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US Letter (8.5×11 inches) or A4 paper
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90 words to use on your next safari
From aardvark to zebra, each grouping or ‘family’ of animals has its own collective noun….
A safari is at the top of many a bucket list. And for good reason. Whether it’s your first game drive or your 100th, each and every one is an adventure; a true broadening of horizons; an education for the mind; and a rejuvenation of the soul.
Fully kitted out in brand new khakis, with cameras and binoculars at the ready, wildlife and nature enthusiasts from around the world eagerly clamber up onto the rugged Landcruiser. Barely able to contain their childlike excitement, they embark on a safari into the unknown.
For the next few hours, or days, they will be captivated by nature’s beauty, mesmerised by the most fascinating facts and regaled with stories (and safari words) they’ll continue to tell their own friends and families for years to come.
While on a safari, you get to do things you’ve only ever dreamed of. Like listening to the grunting gnus of the Great Migration as they traverse the mighty plains of East Africa. Or riding a horse in the African wilderness alongside curious zebra and giraffe (image © Kaskazi Horse Safaris).
Perhaps you’ll take to the sky in a hot air balloon and float peacefully over the world-famous Mara River or the equally renowned Namib Desert. If you’re lucky, you’ll see the Big Five , perhaps catch a fleeting glimpse of one of the Elusive Eleven , or you might even witness a kill, like something straight out of a wildlife documentary.
Going on a safari with an expert &Beyond guide is like stepping into a real-life encyclopaedia that is filled with countless unexpected (and often unbelievable) facts about the most curious of creatures, both big and small.
You’ll learn all sorts of wildlife trivia, like how the chameleon changes colour, what makes the flamingo pink, why the dung beetle spends its day rolling around in dung, and why lions have black tufts on fur on their tails and the backs of their ears.
You’ll watch in awe as the golden orb spider effortlessly spins its silky, golden web. If you’re patient, you’ll likely see one or two of the Little Five , the pint-sized namesakes of their more widely known Big Five counterparts. You might even learn some age-old bush survival skills, like how to make a fire using sticks , or how to make a toothbrush out of a twig and toothpaste out of ash and water.
The more inquisitive and adventurous safari goers often end up doing things they never even thought imaginable, like sticking their fingers in (dry) elephant dung to determine the gentle giant’s diet or taking part in a highly competitive and always entertaining dung-spitting competition.
Yes, you read that correctly. Known as bokdrol spoeg in Afrikaans, this is the comical sport of spitting small, hard pellets of impala or giraffe dung. The farthest flung dung determines the overall dung-spitting champion. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! What happens on a safari, stays on safari.
Perhaps one of the most popular “safari classroom” lessons is the ever amusing collective noun discussion. Did you know that each grouping or ‘family’ of animals, from the tawny tiger and the leaping lemur, to the sluggish sloth and the hefty hippo, has its own, often rather charming, collective noun?
Here are 90 words to use on your next safari … or journey (after all, safari is the Swahili word for journey). Whether you’re exploring the plains of Africa, the jungles of Asia, or the timeless landscapes of South America, these safari words often weave their way into discussions amongst wildlife lovers. While some are bonafide terms widely accepted in the industry, some are just tongue-in-cheek and meant for a smile.
And if you’re looking for some expert advice (and a few more safari words), our Safari 101: a beginner’s guide sheds light on some more game drive lingo and how to get the most out of your luxury safari adventure.
As they say in Swahili, safari njema or have a good trip. Don’t forget to pack your sense of humour and a keenness for adventure, and join us for a dazzling journey [pun(s) intended].
1. An armoury of aardvarks 2. A colony of ants 3. A shrewdness of apes 4. A troop of baboons 5. A cloud of bats 6. A skulk or leash of bat-eared foxes 7. A sloth of bears 8. A hive of bees 9. A herd or obstinacy of buffaloes 10. A kaleidoscope of butterflies
11. A caravan of camels 12. A chain of caracals 13. An army of caterpillars 14. A glaring of cats 15. A coalition of cheetahs 16. A cartload of chimpanzees 17. A quiver of cobras 18. An intrusion of cockroaches 19. A consortium of crabs 20. A bask or float of crocodiles
21. A murder of crows 22. A pod of dolphins 23. A cluster or flight of dragonflies 24. A paddling of ducks 25. A herd of dugongs 26. A convocation of eagles 27. A herd, memory or parade of elephants 28. A school of fish 29. A flamboyance of flamingoes 30. A chorus or army of frogs
31. A gaggle of geese 32. A journey of giraffes (on the move) 33. A tower of giraffes (standing still) 34. A charm of goldfinches 35. A band of gorillas 36. A cloud of grasshoppers 37. A confusion of guinea fowl 38. An array of hedgehogs 39. A bloat of hippos 40. A colony of honey badgers
41. A charm of hummingbirds 42. A clan or cackle of hyenas 43. A mess of iguanas 44. A prowl or shadow of jaguars 45. A smack or brood of jellyfish 46. 47. A conspiracy of lemurs 47. A leap of leopards 48. A pride of lions 49. A lounge of lizards 50. A herd of llamas
51. A plague of locusts 52. A labour of moles 53. A business of mongooses 54. A swarm or scourge of mosquitoes 55. A consortium of octopus 56. A parliament of owls 57. A bamboo or embarrassment of pandas 58. A pandemonium of parrots 59. An ostentation of peacocks 60. A waddle or convent of penguins
61. A prickle of porcupines 62. A rhumba of rattlesnakes 63. An unkindness of ravens 64. A crash of rhinoceroses 65. A round of robins 66. A bed of scorpions 67. A sluthe of servals 68. A shiver of sharks 69. A stench of skunks 70. A bed or snuggle of sloths
71. A knot of snakes 72. A clutter of spiders 73. A scurry of squirrels 74. A murmuration of starlings 75. A fever of stingrays 76. A streak or ambush of tigers 77. A knot of toads 78. A bale of turtles 79. A posse of vicuñas 80. A venue or committee of vultures
81. A kettle of vultures (when flying overhead) 82. A boil of vultures (when coming down to land) 83. A sounder of warthogs 84. A pack of wild dogs 85. A litter of wild dog pups 86. A confusion of wildebeest 87. A dazzle of zebras
And, finally, just for a laugh…
88. A safari of people 89. An ingratitude of children 90. A randy of rangers (as coined by the late Bob Griffin, a dear friend of &Beyond )
NB: there is no official collective noun for pangolins because they are solitary; some say predicament; I prefer perfection.
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Jungle Food Names. tiffanyohio1228 member. March 2014 in 3rd Trimester. Need some creative minds! My mom and sister in law are planning a jungle themed baby shower for me and were all kind of stuck coming up with cute names for the food! ... safari sandwiches (sandwiches) watering hole (drink station) cheetah cheese & crackers (cheese ...
Here is my list with the Food Names: Provisions - Cheese Slices. Too Talky Toucan - Lunchmeat {Roasted Turkey} Wild Boar - Lunchmeat {Ham} Defiant Parrot - Lunchmeat {Rotisserie Chicken} The Defiant Parrot making a repeat appearance from Cash's 2nd Pirate Party. Even more fun food names over there!
33 Best Ideas for Finger Foods Safari Party Food Ideas. Whether you're planning a kid's birthday bash or a unique get-together for adults, these safari-themed finger foods are not just a feast for the taste buds but also a visual spectacle! 1. Safari Pop Sticks source 2. Elephant Ears source 3. Sweet Hippos source 4. Chocolate Pineapple ...
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.
Via Fruetcake. 2. Chocolate jungle popcorn munch. It only takes four ingredients to whip up a delicious batch of this jungle popcorn munch. Simply combine popcorn, melted chocolate, trail mix and snake lollies and you'll have a wild treat for all your guests to enjoy! Via Nibbles and Feasts. 3.
The following is best served fresh from the oven: baked crispy chicken strips, baked spinach dip, apple and arugula flatbread, crispy baked asian chicken wings , baked zucchini with marinara and cheese, baked sweet potato wedges, tomato and mozzarella tart, vegetarian stuffed mushrooms, individual apple crisp.
My Safari Party Printables can be personalized & customized by you, printed from your home computer, & used over & over again! Purchase them from the shop for $12.50 HERE. Happy partying! Be inspired by Arlene's simple and clever Safari Party Food Ideas. This party features my Printables which you can easily customize and print at home!
Despite the lack of a permanent kitchen, and maybe even cooked over an open fire, a typical breakfast will nonetheless be substantial to set you up for the day. These elaborate affairs might include cereals, yoghurt, fruit, juice, eggs, bacon, toast, fried tomatoes and tea & coffee. On a mobile safari every breakfast is a bush breakfast and ...
Best Safari Food… and Recipes! ... Banoffee pie, crispy potatoes and fried sweet bananas, there are many more treats to try while on safari with us. To name a few: Nyama Choma. As fun to say as it is to eat, this is a term for well marinated, succulent meats from the nearby highland ranches. Nyama Choma is often the meal of choice when one ...
Step 1: Make the jungle-printed party cups. Making these fruit and veggie trees was pretty simple. Start by cutting out a few strips of your safari jungle printed paper, wrapping them around the mid-section of each plastic cup. Secure each strip of paper with a dot of glue. I decided to cut mine a little curved, like cupcake wrappers, so they ...
Hi, ladies! We're doing a Safari theme for my DS's 1st birthday. Here is what we are serving. Any creative ideas for what we can call each food? Thanks! Pizza, Animal Shaped Chicken Nuggets, Fruit ...
13. Leopard Balloons: This is what your party needs — gold and orange animal print balloons. (via Project Nursery) 14. Wrapped Drinks: Wrap mason jars in burlap and zebra-print ribbon for a classy touch of safari fun. Bonus points for putting them all in a bamboo tray. (via Kara's Party Ideas) 15.
How To Make Safari / Jungle Animals Fondant Cupcake Toppers - Tiger, Zebra, Giraffe, Elephant, Monkey, Hippo, Bear, Lion posted on September 5, 2014; Safari / Jungle Themed First Birthday Party Part III - DIY Decoration Ideas + Free Printables Included! posted on August 12, 2014
Refrigerate the brown sugar mixture in a sealed container. To serve, pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees (F). Re-melt the brown sugar mixture, remove the foil, then liberally brush the tops of each roll again. Pour any remaining sauce over the tops of the rolls, recover with the foil, then bake for 10 minutes.
My mom also made an animal cracker funfetti + greek yogurt dip, topped with colorful sprinkles. We also had these yummy cheese sliders, plus chips, pita chips, guacamole, and applesauce pouches. On the food table, I had these Safari Dinner Plates (featuring so many cute and colorful animals!) and matching Safari Large Napkins.
Strategy #2: Dish name + Restaurant. If there's a popular African dish you plan to build your menu around, you can go with that for the name. If you decide to use this approach, make sure you've selected a signature dish that you anticipate being a top seller. Strategy #3: Animals or landmarks of African.
Let's start with my favorite part of the jungle food - THE JUNGLE FIRST BIRTHDAY CAKE. It's a two-tier walnut cake (10 inch and 7 inch layers) filled with a delicious chocolate walnut cream, covered in fondant and decorated with fondant palm trees and jungle animals. This cake can easily serve 45-50 people and would have probably costed ...
Safari Birthday Party - I will show you how you can make your own decorations for a fun safari themed birthday party that anyone would love! ... The food looks amazing! And, the kids looked like they were having a ball! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle. Reply. Jamie Alanna says: April 24, 2013 at 5:22 am. ... Save my name, email, and ...
Get creative with Safari themed names - see some examples here! Also use as Place Cards by typing in guest names instead of food. Edit and print these Safari Party Food Labels as many times as you like. INCLUDED TEMPLATES. Instructions; PDF file with 4 x folding Food Labels per page. Each label is 3⅓ x 2½ inches once cut & folded.
A safari of people. 89. An ingratitude of children. 90. A randy of rangers (as coined by the late Bob Griffin, a dear friend of &Beyond) NB: there is no official collective noun for pangolins because they are solitary; some say predicament; I prefer perfection. SEE WHAT LIES BEYOND. Subscribe to the Bateleur Magazine.
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