Modern Safari party theme

A jungle or safari theme has always been a popular choice for baby showers or first birthdays, but lately we’re seeing a digression from the traditional colour palette of bright colours and cute characters to a more sophisticated and modern interpretation, which I’m just loving!

Keeping to a monochrome theme, it’s easy to build on your theme with highlights of gold or tropical fauna for a big impact just like these beautifully styled occasions by some of our talented LLC vendors.

Remember to CLICK onto any of the images below to find more details or where to purchase/order the items!:

 

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Styled by The Sugar Topped Table

 

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Modern Jungle Safari – styled by Opulenticity Party & Buffet Styling

 

 

 

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Monochrome Safari – style by The Sugar Topped Table

 

 

This is one theme that can be so easily achieved with what is readily available, and to help you I’ve pulled together a few of my favourite items from some of our LLC vendors to get you started.

 

Invitations

A great place to start when setting your theme! Choose a black and white colour palette with touches of gold, or turn those accents into show stopping starting blocks like this gorgeous Inka print and sunrise invitation from Loulou Pie Creative. These colours can then be picked up throughout your tableware and decorations for an impressive effect.

 

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Safari invitations – Loulou Pie Creative

 

 

Although I am showcasing the whole dessert table setup for these gorgeous safari parties below I want to particularly highlight the gorgeous backdrop designs which would also be available for use as an invitation and other party stationery:

 

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Monochrome Safari – style by The Sugar Topped Table. Stationery design by Style Me Gorgeous

 

Styling by The Little Big company. Backdrop design by Jo Studio

Styling by The Little Big company. Backdrop design by Jo Studio

 

 

Table setting

For a monochrome look use black and white as your base for the majority of your tableware, then add highlights of gold, blush pink or tropical fauna using some of these finds.

 

 

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Black chevron plate – Love The Occasion

Black and white birthday plates - The Little Event Company

Black and white birthday plates – The Little Event Company

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Geo dessert plates – The Party Parlour

 

Troppo dessert plates - Ruby Rabbit Partyware

Troppo dessert plates – Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

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Napkins – The Little Event Company

 

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Tropical Jungle napkins – Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

Gold geometric napkins - My Party boutique

Gold geometric napkins – My Party boutique

 

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Tropical jungle baking cups – Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

Gold foil straws - Emiko Blue

                                             Gold foil straws – Emiko Blue

 

 

Zebra Print Straws - Ruby Rabbit Partyware

Zebra Print Straws – Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

 

Bamboo cutlery - Love The Occasion

Bamboo cutlery – Love The Occasion

 

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Jumbo Confetti – Love The Occasion

 

Jungle themed food wrappers - Confectionately Yours

Jungle themed food wrappers – Confectionately Yours

 

This tablecloth is perfect if you want to go with a rustic look:

 

Hessian gathered tablecloth - Saffy and May

Hessian gathered tablecloth – Saffy and May

 

 

 

Decorations

If you want to go for a monochrome look then stick to the rule of using only black and white for the majority of your decorations and choose a few stand out items such as jumbo confetti balloons, cake toppers or the use of tropical foliage to bring it all together, or simply stick to all black and white if you wish!

You could also stick to a basic colour scheme of mainly white, or rustic brown and then use gold highlights in the decorations or desserts. Safari animals spray painted gold are an easy DIY to help give the dessert table a fun and modern look!

These items are perfect to decorate a safari cake and make it a stand out!:

 

 

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Gold Animal Cake Toppers

 

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Gold Cake Topper – A la Roch

 

You can see how the above acrylic embellishments were used on this stunning cake in a party by The Pumpkin Carriage

 

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Gold Sunset Safari cake – Styling Pumpkin Carriage. Acrylic animals by A La Roch. Cake by JK Cake designs

 

For your room decorations, a few items to really fit the Safari style is all you need. You can then mix them in with more neutral items such as honeycomb decorations or plain coloured balloons:

 

 

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Zebra foil balloon – Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

Jumbo palm tree balloons - One Magic Day

Jumbo palm tree balloons – One Magic Day

 

 

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Wild One foil balloons – Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

Willow balloon tail - DD Brand

Willow balloon tail – DD Brand

 

Gold triangle garland - The Little Event Company

Gold triangle garland – The Little Event Company

 

Gold confetti balloon - Emiko Blue

Gold confetti balloon – Emiko Blue

 

 

These jungle animals for hire bring the safari to your party! These are available to hire in Sydney:

 

Jungle animals for hire - Tiny Tots Toy Hire

Jungle animals for hire – Tiny Tots Toy Hire

 

Browse the directory section of this website to discover Hire businesses in your state where you can hire relevant items!

 

Kids stools for hire - Enchanted Party Hire (Queensland)

Kids stools for hire – Enchanted Party Hire (Queensland)

 

 

2m x 2m foliage wall for hire - Sweet Heavenly Events (Sydney)

2m x 2m foliage wall for hire – Sweet Heavenly Events (Sydney)

 

Safari Party Desserts

Browse the Directory to find a cake or dessert maker in your area to create something modern for a Safari party, such as these gorgeous creations!:

 

Safari cake - The Sweetest Jubilee (Melbourne)

Safari cake – The Sweetest Jubilee (Melbourne)

 

Gold giraffe cookies  - Savvy Cakes (Sydney)

Gold giraffe cookies – Savvy Cakes (Sydney). Styling by Sweet Finesse Event Styling

 

Giraffe cake - Frosted by Nicci (Melbourne) in party styled by The Little Big Company

Giraffe cake – Frosted by Nicci (Melbourne) in party styled by The Little Big Company

 

 

These candles are a fun finishing touch if you want to add an extra bit of gold to a modern safari cake:

Meri Meri gold glitter candles - Emiko Blue

Meri Meri gold glitter candles – Emiko Blue

Favours

Send little party guests home with a bit of the jungle with some of these favour ideas and packaging:

 

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Party Favours – fairy floss from Fluffy Crunch. Styled by The Sugar Topped Table

 

Lollipop party favours - Glitter and Glue Designs

Lollipop party favours – Glitter and Glue Designs

 

 

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Gold treat bag – Love The Occasion

 

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Treat boxes – Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

Cupcake boxes - Ruby Rabbit Partyware

Cupcake boxes – Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

White with gold foil dots favour bag - The Little Event Company

White with gold foil dots favour bag – The Little Event Company

 

Some final modern safari party inspiration for you in this amazing party styled by The Pumpkin Carriage in Sydney:

Modern safari party - The Pumpkin Carriage

Modern safari party – The Pumpkin Carriage

 

You can literally let your imagination run ‘wild’ with this theme, and the beauty of keeping it to a minimal monochrome palette wth luxe touches is that you don’t need to be a stylist to pull it off either!

 

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Safari or Jungle Party Supplies

Kids love animals so a jungle or safari theme is always a popular birthday party choice.  It’s an easy party to style – lots of fun and there are so many supplies online or in stores you could use!

You could either style it with very natural tones and textures, or go bright and colouful – browns and greens or add in reds, yellows and oranges. You can incorporate fun animal prints to really help theme this party.

There is so many items online for this them – here are some of my picks for this theme mainly from vendors on the Life’s Little celebration’s children’s party directory.

 

Invitations/Printables

 

Party in the Jungle printable range – Fairydust Stylish Stationery

 

 

Jungle party printables – Little Dimple Designs

 

 

Jungle/Safari invitation and matching stationery available – I Will Invitations

 

 

Jungle Safari party printables – Sassaby DIY Printables

 

 

Jungle backdrop printable – Giggles and Grace Designs

 

Jungle Safari backdrop printable – 2 Love Birds

 

 

Jungle party stationery and toppers – Charli Mae

 

Decorations

 

Jungle safari balloons – The Little Big Company

 

 

Jungle safari balloons – Party and Co

 

Pink zebra balloons – Just Party Supplies

 

Jungle safari lanterns – The Little Big Company

 

Zebra print lanterns – Just Party Supplies

 

Giant round balloon – Emiko Blue

 

Jungle animal parade garland – Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

In the jungle garland – Emiko Blue

 

Hessian bunting – Paper Face

 

 

Tissue garland – Magical Parties

 

 

Jungle pinwheel printables – Sassaby DIY Printables

 

Orange honeycomb ball – Love The Occasion

 

Tiny honeycomb green garland – Love The Occasion

 

Tableware

Some ideas for whether you want to style the party with a more natural feel, or with bright and fun decor or a mix of both!:

 

Hessian roll – The Party Parlour

 

Kraft natural tablerunner – The Party Parlour

 

Leopard print table runner – The Party Parlour

 

Bamboo plates and bowls – Love The Occasion

 

Brown kraft favour or meal box – Style Party Love

 

Zebra print party plate – Deer Little Parties

 

Leopard print plates – The Party Cupboard

 

Giraffe print plates – The Party Cupboard

 

Jungle safari party cutlery – Bespoke Party Products

 

Jungle print Picnic paper – Confectionately Yours

 

 

Bamboo straws – Butterfly Kisses Celebrations

 

 

Leopard print straws – Confectionately Yours

 

 

Desserts and Accessories

 

Jungle animal parade cupcake toppers and cases by Meri Meri – Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

Jungle safari cupcake toppers and tent cards – Matchie Matchee

 

 

Zebra print cupcake cases – Party and Co

 

These rustic stands are perfect to put to use for this theme!:

 

Forest cake stand – Confetti and Cake

 

Jungle Cake – Devour Cakes (Sydney)

 

 

Animal print cake pops – Sugar Pop Bakery

 

 

Jungle cake and desserts – Savvy Cakes by Lena Macarons by – Moreish Macarons

 

 

Jungle cake pops – Cake Pops and More (Melb)

 

Special Themed Items

 

A few fun items! All the kids would love to be given these at the party. Set up a kids table with all their jungle wear displayed! You could also get other items such as some toy binoculars from a $2 shop etc:

 

Safari Hats for kids – Party Kit n Kaboodle

 

 

Safari jungle dress up costumes – Special Celebration Events

 

Colour in jungle masks – Party and Co

 

 

Safari Jungle printable activity sheets – Sassaby DIY Printables

 

 

Jungle animal masks – Bubbles and Rainbows

Some fun HIRE items you could use for this theme. View the party directory for all the kids party hire companies across various states.

How amazing would these life size jungle animals be at a jungle or safari party? Kids would love them!:

Jungle animal props for hire – Tiny Tots Toy Hire (Sydney)

 

Green bubble chairs – Tiny Tots Toy Hire

 

Tables and props for hire – Boo Boo and Bear (Sydney)

 

Tiki bar for hire – Lovely Occasions and Styled Events (Qld)

 

Kids cane chairs and table for hire – Parties and Prints (WA)

 

You can also view the Entertainment and Venues category on the Directory to help when planning this Jungle / Safari party. Here are a few of the vendors you will find:

 

Apples and Jam kids party venue – Melbourne

 

Jungle face painting entertainment – Fantasy Faces by Belle (Sydney)

 

Safari Jungle kids party entertainers – Fairy La La Land

 

 

 

Party Favours

 

There are lots of jungle theme party favours online and in the shops. Here are just a few along with some packaging options for your goodies!

Jungle animal pencils – The Party Parlour

 

Jungle lolly tubes – Matchie Matchee

 

Jungle safari chocolate bar favour – Sweet Art

 

Jungle Safari Chocolate wrapper printables – Emajine Designz

 

Jungle safari favour box available in other prints – Bespoke Party Products

 

Jungle safari print favour bags – The Little Big Company

 

Natural jute favour bags – Butterfly Kisses Celebrations

 

Scalloped kraft favour box – Little Red Chick

 

Paper Eskimo green party bags – Little Red Chick

Real Parties

Need some real jungle or safari party inspiration? View these amazing parties for lots of creative ideas!:

Amazing Jungle safari party by Boo Boo and Bear

Love the jungle decorations and styling by Opulenticity Party and Buffet styling

Lots of fantastic ideas in this Jungle 1st birthday by El Evento

Incredible jungle safari party by Miss Deliciouza

Gorgeous Jungle Safari party by Simple Elegance Melbourne

Fun and amazingly styled Jungle party based around Raa Raa the Noisy Lion by I Heart Table Art

Absolutely amazing Jungle/Monkey party by Piece of Cake Parties and Celebrations. Lots of ideas and inspiration!

 

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Hope you have fun planning this party! Your little ones are sure to love it!

 

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