Safari Coloring Pages (Free PDF Printables)

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Safari scenes have wild animals and African landscapes that make adventure themes for children to color. Wildlife activities give kids exotic animal subjects to work with. African animal subjects work for different skill levels. Young kids handle basic animal shapes. Older children add details like acacia trees, grasslands, and animal herds.

How Safari Coloring Helps Kids

Safari scenes capture kids’ attention because these places show wild animals in their natural homes. Children build hand control when they color stripe patterns on zebras and spot patterns on giraffes. Different safari animals teach various African wildlife forms. Learning about animal habitats and wildlife conservation happens while they work on safari pictures.

Safari coloring pages keep kids occupied for hours. Any coloring supplies work with safari pictures. Wildlife themes work for different ages. Toddlers practice basic animal shapes and simple patterns. Older children create African scenes with multiple safari animals and grassland backgrounds.

How to Get Started

To download any of the printables below is as easy as 1-2-3:

  1. Download: Choose the printable design that resonates with you. Click on the image.
  2. Print: The PDF file will automatically open. Print the PDF file on your printer.
  3. Start creating and/or using the PDF printable. Enjoy! Each PDF download is created for standard US letter size; however, they also fit perfectly onto A4 paper sizes.

Let’s start coloring!

Cheetah sitting gracefully on rocky ledge
Cheetah sitting gracefully on rocky ledge
Giraffe head peeking through leafy foliage
Giraffe head peeking through leafy foliage
Hippo relaxing in pond with plants
Hippo relaxing in pond with plants
Lion family resting together in grass
Lion family resting together in grass
Monkey swinging from jungle tree branch
Monkey swinging from jungle tree branch
Safari animals riding in open jeep
Safari animals riding in open jeep

While you’re here, grab our cute Jungle Animal coloring pages!

Cat and deer autumn scene together
Cat and deer autumn scene together
Elephant mother protecting her small calf
Elephant mother protecting her small calf
Hippo splashing happily in the water
Hippo splashing happily in the water
Hyena sniffing butterflies on the ground
Hyena sniffing butterflies on the ground
Lion cub crouching in savanna grass
Lion cub crouching in savanna grass
Meerkat family group standing in grass
Meerkat family group standing in grass
Monkey wearing scarf with happy expression
Monkey wearing scarf with happy expression
Zebra mother and baby with stripes
Zebra mother and baby with stripes

Before you go, grab our cute Elephant coloring pages!

Antelope resting peacefully on the ground
Antelope resting peacefully on the ground
Beautiful antelope with flower crown among tulips
Beautiful antelope with flower crown among tulips
Brave frog riding on friendly crocodile's back
Brave frog riding on friendly crocodile’s back
Buffalo carrying small birds on his back
Buffalo carrying small birds on his back
Cheerful monkey swinging from jungle tree branch
Cheerful monkey swinging from jungle tree branch
Leopard with distinctive spotted coat pattern
Leopard with distinctive spotted coat pattern
Magnificent hornbill bird spreading wings in nature
Magnificent hornbill bird spreading wings in nature
Meerkat standing upright in tall grass
Meerkat standing upright in tall grass
Ostrich with fluffy feathers and neck
Ostrich with fluffy feathers and neck
Snake coiled on tree branch scene
Snake coiled on tree branch scene
Beautiful zebra galloping across the open plains
Beautiful zebra galloping across the open plains
Colorful chameleon resting on tree branch peacefully
Colorful chameleon resting on tree branch peacefully
Fast ostrich running through desert mountain landscape
Fast ostrich running through desert mountain landscape

Before you go, grab our cute Lion coloring pages!

Large crocodile basking by river with mountains
Large crocodile basking by river with mountains
Mighty bison grazing near mountain stream water
Mighty bison grazing near mountain stream water
Strong rhinoceros standing beneath large shady tree
Strong rhinoceros standing beneath large shady tree
Wild warthog running through African savanna grasslands
Wild warthog running through African savanna grasslands
Pink flamingo standing gracefully in shallow water
Pink flamingo standing gracefully in shallow water
Two playful monkeys swinging through jungle leaves
Two playful monkeys swinging through jungle leaves
Young lion cub playing with colorful butterfly
Young lion cub playing with colorful butterfly
Adorable baby deer jumping with pure joy
Adorable baby deer jumping with pure joy
Cute snake peeking through tall marsh grass
Cute snake peeking through tall marsh grass
Friendly crocodile and hippo swimming together peacefully
Friendly crocodile and hippo swimming together peacefully
Happy bear family riding in safari bus
Happy bear family riding in safari bus
Mother yak with baby calf standing together
Mother yak with baby calf standing together

Ways to Use Safari Coloring Pages

Party Station Setup

Safari coloring pages work at wildlife-themed birthday parties and adventure celebrations. Set out brown and tan crayons for safari animals and African landscapes. Add green for acacia trees and blue for watering holes. Kids color safari scenes while waiting for party games or during snack breaks. They take finished pictures home as party favors. This keeps children calm during busy party moments.

Parents create African scenes at parties using colored pages. Each child colors different wildlife including lions, elephants, and zebras. Then they make pretend safaris and talk about animals that live in Africa and other wild places. This safari play teaches kids about wildlife while using their finished safari coloring pages as part of the African display.

Educational Uses

Teachers use safari coloring pages during lessons about African animals and wildlife habitats. Students learn about animal migration and survival skills while they color different safari species. Geography classes include them when studying Africa and grassland environments. Science lessons discuss animal adaptations like camouflage while kids color their safari pictures.

Wildlife units pair safari coloring with talks about animal conservation and habitat protection. Kids learn how safari animals depend on grasslands and why these habitats need protection from development. Some classes make African animal books using their colored safari pages as covers or illustrations for different wildlife species.

Creative Crafting

Safari coloring pages become wildlife crafts around the house. Cut out finished safari scenes and create African displays on bedroom walls. Frame completed pages to make adventure decorations for playrooms or kitchens. Fold colored safari pages to make wildlife story books or animal identification cards for learning activities.

Use finished safari pictures as patterns for wildlife science projects or conservation activities. The detailed scenes work for animal behavior studies or habitat protection displays. Some kids make whole African scenes using their colored safari pages along with tan paper grasslands and green paper trees. Tape safari pictures to windows where sunlight creates the warm African savanna lighting effect.

Family Time

Parents and kids color safari pages together during quiet family time or when watching wildlife documentaries. Adults connect with adventure themes and memories of zoo visits or nature programs. Grandparents enjoy sharing animal stories while coloring safari pages with grandchildren. Everyone works at their own speed without competition.

Living room coloring becomes learning time while families talk about African wildlife and animal conservation. Kids ask questions about safari animals while they color manes and stripes. Parents share information about how lions hunt in groups and why elephants travel in herds. This makes natural talks about wildlife protection and African environments.

Artistic Freedom

Safari coloring pages do not need to look like real African wildlife. Children make colorful lions with rainbow manes or purple elephants. Some add patterns like flowers or geometric designs to their safari animals. Others draw African backgrounds with sunsets, mountains, or additional wildlife. This freedom builds art confidence with animals kids find wild and exciting.

Older kids research real safari species and try to make their pictures look accurate with proper markings and habitat details. Younger children add silly details like hats or safari gear on their animals. Both approaches help develop creativity and personal expression through wildlife art.

Theme Activities

Safari coloring pages fit school activities during the year. Earth Day units use them when discussing wildlife conservation and habitat protection. Adventure story lessons include safari coloring when reading about African exploration and animal encounters. Science fairs often feature wildlife projects where coloring pages help explain African ecosystems and animal behavior.

Reading programs use safari coloring pages because these animals appear in many adventure books and wildlife stories. The exotic animal appeal helps create connections between literature and real conservation issues.

Getting Started

Start with simple safari animal outlines before trying complex African scenes with multiple wildlife species. Brown and tan colors work best for safari animals and grassland backgrounds. Green helps create acacia trees and grass effects. Regular crayons, markers, or colored pencils handle the job without special supplies.

Keep finished safari pages flat in folders so colors stay bright and clear. Play African music or wildlife sounds while coloring to create a safari atmosphere. Share safari facts to keep kids interested during the coloring activity. Talk about how giraffes have long tongues to reach high leaves and why rhinos have thick skin for protection.

Remember that safari coloring pages work for any skill level when you choose the right complexity for each child. Simple animal outlines work for beginners learning basic wildlife shapes. Detailed African scenes with herds, landscapes, and multiple species challenge kids who want harder coloring projects.

Safari coloring pages mix exciting African wildlife with art activities in ways children understand. These adventure subjects build fine motor skills while teaching about wildlife conservation and African habitats. Whether used for parties, school lessons, or family time, safari coloring pages give both fun and learning value that connects kids to wildlife protection and African environments.