Safari Jungle Party Checklist
A well-organized checklist ensures that your Safari Jungle-themed party is a roaring success. Here’s everything you’ll need, from invitations to decorations, food, and activities.
Invitations & Guest Communication
- Safari-themed invitations (printed or digital)
- RSVP tracking list
- Party reminder message or email
- Directions to venue (if needed)
Tableware & Dining Essentials
- Safari or animal-print plates (dinner and dessert size)
- Themed napkins with jungle designs
- Cups with jungle animals or solid green, brown, or yellow
- Plastic or wooden silverware
- Safari-themed tablecloths or runners
- Jungle-themed serving trays and platters
- Pitchers or dispensers for jungle-themed drinks
- Straws with animal or leaf decorations
- Food labels or menu cards for themed snacks
Decorations & Ambiance
- Safari-themed welcome sign
- Balloons in green, brown, and animal prints
- Hanging vines or leaf garlands
- Inflatable or cardboard jungle animals (lions, zebras, giraffes, monkeys)
- Table centerpieces (mini palm trees, faux jungle plants, toy animals)
- Backdrop for a jungle-themed photo booth
- Safari-themed banners and streamers
- LED string lights or lanterns for an evening event
- Themed place cards or name tags for seating
Entertainment & Activities
- Scavenger hunt checklist and hidden items
- Obstacle course materials (cones, tunnels, stepping stones)
- Jungle-themed games setup (limbo stick, ring toss, bean bags)
- Face painting station supplies or hired face painter
- Music playlist or hired performer (DJ, drummer, or storyteller)
- Safari explorer props (binoculars, magnifying glasses, compasses)
- Craft station supplies (animal masks, coloring pages, stickers)
- Photo booth props (hats, animal ears, explorer vests, toy binoculars)
- Printed jungle-themed activity sheets for quiet time
Food & Beverages
- Themed appetizers (monkey banana bites, safari ants on a log)
- Main course (crocodile hot dogs, jungle animal sliders)
- Desserts (leopard-print cookies, giraffe cake pops)
- Themed drinks (jungle juice, crocodile swamp punch)
- Ice and coolers for keeping drinks cold
- Special dietary options for guests with allergies
Party Favors & Goodie Bags
- Themed drawstring bags or boxes
- Mini plush jungle animals
- Toy binoculars or compasses
- Stickers and temporary tattoos with animal prints
- Safari hats or animal headbands
- Small jungle-themed coloring books and crayons
- Packaged treats like animal crackers or banana chips
- Thank-you notes for guests
Furniture & Equipment Rentals (If Needed)
- Tents or canopies for an outdoor jungle camp
- Extra tables and chairs
- Inflatable bounce house or obstacle course
- Sound system or Bluetooth speakers for jungle music
- Fog machine or bubble machine for a rainforest effect
- Photo booth setup with printed or digital pictures
Miscellaneous Essentials
- Sunscreen and bug spray (for outdoor parties)
- Hand sanitizer and wipes for kids’ hands
- Trash bags and recycling bins
- First aid kit for minor scrapes
- Extra batteries for electronic props or toys
- Extension cords and power strips if needed