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Free printable African savanna animals to color and use for crafts and other learning activities. The animal sets include a giraffe, a lion, a zebra, an elephant, a hyena, an impala, a cheetah, a baboon, and a rhinoceros.

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Safari Animals

A guide to african safari wildlife.

Enjoying a game drive in Africa to take in a variety of safari animals must be hands down one of the most thrilling natural attractions in the world.

Sub-saharan Africa – and Southern and East Africa in particular – provides an infinite opportunity for incredible wildlife sightings, with a very broad cast of characters. Over 1,100 mammal species live in Africa, 2,600 bird species spend part of all of their lives in Africa, and the African rivers  and great lakes are home to around 3,000 species of fish.

Along with the diversity of wildlife, Africa is a continent where wildlife can be showered with the most superlatives – the biggest animals , the  most dangerous animals , the  fastest animals , the strongest animals , the largest herds , the longest migrations , and so on.

With this breadth and variety in mind we’ve put together the below list of the 15 most iconic African safari animals to roam the continent, along with the best places to spot each of them:

Iconic safari animals list

A pair of lions – the ultimate African safari animals

Leaping in at first place is the lion, also known as the king of the jungle. Lions are the largest and most sociable of Africa’s cats . At up to 225 kg, the lion  ( Panthera leo ) really is the king of all savanna animals (not jungle!).

These big cats live in prides of up to 40 lions, and it’s the lionesses who do all the hunting, usually sharing their catches with the males of a pride. Lions are very territorial, and the females generally spend most of their lives within their home ranges.

When you hear them roaring during the night, or the day, you’ll be amazed at how loud and powerful they actually are – don’t worry about not hearing the lions snarls or roars, as they can be heard from up to 8 kilometers away. It really is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see lions hunting, or lion cubs playing with each other (but watch out for those man-eating lions !).

Best places to see Lion: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, Kruger National Park South Africa , Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya , Ngorongoro Conservation Area , Tanzania , Okavango Delta , Botswana .

2. African Elephant

An African elephant – one of the iconic African animals

The African elephant ( Loxodonta africana ) is the largest land mammal and heaviest land animal in the world , weighing up to 6 tonnes. You will be stunned by the sheer size and presence of these creatures, not only on the first time you see one, but each and every time. The good news is, they’re fairly easy to spot!

Elephants play a vital role in the survival of other species by digging waterholes in dry riverbeds, spreading seeds through theirs faecal matter, and creating natural fire breaks in the landscape with their trails, and they do all this on only 2 hours sleep in a 24 hour period!

Best places to see African Elephant: Addo Elephant Park, South Africa,   Chobe National Park , Botswana , Etosha, Namibia , Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.

A beautiful leopard doing what it does best… lounging in a tree

The elusive leopard is one of the shyest and least sociable animals in Africa (though not one of the ‘shy five’ ), but are still opportunistic hunters and are highly adaptable. Watching a leopard carry its prey up a tree is a fantastic sight and one of the best African safari sightings you could hope for.

Slightly smaller than their lion cousins, leopards ( Panthera pardus ) are less rare than you might think, but rely on camouflage and being active at night to stay hidden.

Leopards are solitary, independent creatures, and rarely seen together except during mating, or a mother with cubs. As such they are totally self-reliant, and expert hunters – sometimes killing prey up to twice their size. During the daytime they often lounge around in trees and come to the ground after dark to hunt, taking their prey up into a tree to eat at their leisure.

Best places to see Leopard: Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa , Moremi Game Reserve , Botswana , Samburu National Park Kenya , South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.

4. Rhinocerous

The most elusive of the big five animals?

Rhinos are something you just need to see in real life to understand how impressive they really are.

Once widespread through sub-Saharan Africa, the rhino has been hunted to the brink of extinction, and is probably the hardest of the big five animals to spot in the wild. There are two species of rhinoceros in Africa – the black rhino ( Diceros bicornis ) and the white rhino ( Ceratotherium simum ).

Whilst white rhinos have made a comeback through conservation efforts across the continent, black rhinos are still very much one of Africa’s most endangered animals , and hardest safari animals to spot. The fundamental differences between the white and black rhino are not color, but rather size, temperament, food preference, and mouth shape.

Best places to see Rhinoceros: Etosha National Park , Namibia ,Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, South Africa , Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya , Mkomazi National Park, Tanzania .

5. Cape Buffalo

Cape buffalo – the grumpiest of all safari animals!

Weighing in at not too far short of a ton, the African buffalo ( Syncerus caffer ) has a reputation for being bad-tempered and dangerous. Whilst solitary buffaloes can be unpredictable (and dangerous, hence their inclusion in the big five animals), they are usually a docile beast when in a herd… aside from their tendency to stampede en masse when alarmed.

Not sure about the differences between a bison and buffalo ?

Best places to see Cape Buffalo: Chobe National Park , Botswana , Katavi National Park, Tanzania , Kruger National Park, South Africa , Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia.

Cheetah -the fastest land animal

The cheetah is famous for being the  world’s fastest land animals , reaching speeds of 120 kilometers per hour and can accelerate from 0 to 95 kilometers in just three seconds. These cats need land and space, and seeing one running at full speed is the highlight of any animal safari. But there is more to this cat than just speed; it is beautiful and graceful, and sadly, it’s endangered.

For an animal that hunts during the day, good eyesight, stealth, a spotted coat, and top-notch speed are crucial for survival. The tear marks are among the top distinctive features used to tell the cheetah and the leopard apart .

Best places to see cheetahs: Etosha National Park, Namibia , Okavango Delta, Botswana , Savuti, Botswana , Ruaha, Tanzania.

A cute hyena strolling…

There are four species in the hyena family , varying in size and shape.

Hyenas are unique and vital components of most African ecosystems, both taking advantage of other animals’ kills for easy meals and hunting themselves. The size of a hyena kill or scavenge is generally determined by the size of the hyena’s clan, which can run to dozens. They often hide extra food in watering holes, since nothing is wasted. Hyenas eat every part of an animal, including bones and hooves.

Best place to see hyenas:  Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania , Serengeti National Park in Tanzania , Masai Mara in Kenya , Chobe National Park in Botswana .

Giraffe mother with two young

Perhaps the ultimate icon of the African savanna , the giraffe is an unmistakable land mammal known for their long necks and spotted coat (and super-weird giraffe tongue !). They were known by Arab prophets as the ‘queen of the beasts’ because of their delicate features and graceful poise.

With nine subspecies sharing its distinctive characteristics, this African safari animal is the tallest in the world by some way, and amongst the heaviest and largest animals anywhere . The giraffe’s coat is characterized by dark blotches on lighter hair. With age, male giraffes may become darker, and while calves inherit spot patterns from their mothers, each giraffe has a unique coat pattern that sets it apart.

Giraffes have a sharp sense of hearing and smell, another defense against predators, while it can close its nostrils during sandstorms and against ants.

Best places to see giraffe:   Etosha National Park in Namibia, Kruger National Park in South Africa, Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.

Zebras at a waterhole

Zebra are perhaps the most stylish of African animals, with their characteristically stunning coats of black and white stripes. These distant relatives of the horse are a frequent sight on any African safari and consist of three different species.

There are many theories about why zebras have stripes , and it seems that perhaps the most likely answer is that the stripes function as a way to deter biting insects like tsetse flies and mosquitos.

Plains zebras play a particularly interesting role in the ecosystem, as they are pioneer gazers, nibbling and feeding on the top-most layer of grass, thereby opening up the grassland for more specialized grazers looking for the short grasses tucked below.

Best places to see zebra: Etosha National Park, Namibia, Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana, Masai Mara in Kenya, Okavango Delta in Botswana, Samburu National Reserve in Kenya, Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

A hippo – one of Africa’s most dangerous animals

Spending most of their days keeping cool in the water or mud, hippos are semi-aquatic safari animals. They resemble large pigs but are in fact related to the whale species, and despite their large, cumbersome appearance can easily outrun a human, and are known as one of Africa’s most dangerous animals .

Best place to see hippos: Hluhluwe National Park & Kruger National Park in South Africa, Kazinga Channel in Uganda, Liwonde National Park in Malawi, Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, Okavango Delta, Botswana.

11. African Wild Dog

An African wild dog litter

African wild dogs live in packs of around 6-20 and are highly intelligent and sociable. One of the most fascinating sights when watching African wild dogs is the bond they display before a hunt; the wild dogs begin mingling within the group, vocalising and touching each other, working each other up into a frenzy of excitement. Sadly, these animals are highly endangered

Best places to see wild dogs: Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, Tswalu Private Wildlife Reserve and Kruger National Park in South Africa, Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, Niassa National Reserve in Mozambique, Kwando, Selinda & Linyanti in Botswana.

12. Crocodile

Nile crocodile on the banks of an African river

Truly prehistoric animals are a wonderful thing to witness, so why would you want to miss out on one of the most prehistoric-looking animals on the planet? Despite this ancient appearance they are biologically complex and have a cerebral cortex a four-chambered heart and a functional diaphragm.

One amazing experience, although tense, is watching as they ambush and catch their prey, their powerful gnashing jaws pulling their victims underwater, yes this may seem tragic, but it definitely is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Best places to see crocodiles: Mara River in Tanzania and Kenya, Kruger National Park in South Africa.

13. Wildebeest

Is the wildebeest one of the world’s ugliest animals ?

Wildebeest are primarily grazers, enjoying grass and the occasional shrub and herbs, living in herds of between ten and many thousands. They’re characterized by a long black mane and a beard of hair hanging from the throat and neck, along with their short curved horns, with males weighing up to 250kg.

Best places to see wildebeest: Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Masai Mara in Kenya.

The majestic male kudu

The kudu is one of the most spectacular African antelopes to be seen on safari. It has been described as one of the most handsome of the antelope family, due to the male’s unique large, corkscrew horns.

The name found its way into the English language courtesy of the Afrikaans of South Africa. The Afrikaans term ‘koedoe’ is a combination of both of zebra and deer.

Best places to see kudu: Across Southern Africa, but particularly likely to spot in Kruger National Park in South Africa, Etosha National Park in Namibia and all the major Zambian parks.

15. Warthhog

The much-maligned warthog, in long grass

Warthogs are normally found in family groups, where they spend most of their time either looking for food or wallowing in the mud at waterholes. At night they shelter in burrows, entering tail first. Warthogs have a wide distribution across sub-Saharan Africa, with a preference for open woodland and savannahs, and are not endangered.

Best places to see warthogs: Found in all national parks and reserves throughout Southern and East Africa.

So there you have our take on the 15 most iconic safari animals you should be looking out for on your next game drive. What do you think – any controversial picks… or African safari animals that are missing from the list? Let us know in the comments section below!

If you’re looking for more in-depth information on any of these – or other – African animals, you can access this via the links in the sidebar on this page, or check out our animal lists or animal comparisons .

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15 Animals to See on an African Safari

The word "Africa" is an evocative one that usually goes hand-in-hand with mental images of vast savanna plains dotted with exotic game. The majority of overseas visitors to Africa will go on  safari and, in doing so, discover that there is nothing more magical than a close encounter with the continent's incredible wildlife. Most of the species one sees on safari are unique to Africa, and many of them are instantly recognizable. In this article, we look at 15 of the continent's most iconic animals, including those that make up the African Big Five . 

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To see a lion in its natural habitat is one of the most humbling, impressive sights an African safari can offer. However, while witnessing a kill is the ultimate prize, you're more likely to see one sleeping than in active pursuit of dinner. Lions spend up to 20 hours a day at rest and are most active at dusk and dawn. They are the most social of all wild cat species, living in prides consisting of between five and 10 adult lions. Tragically, lions are threatened by human expansion throughout Africa, with experts prophesying that populations could fall by as much as five percent in the next 20 years.

Best Places to See Lions: Head to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park on the border of South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana; or to Tanzania's Serengeti National Park during the wildebeest migration. 

There is nothing quite like the first time you see an  African elephant  in the wild. As the largest living terrestrial animal on Earth, their size alone is overwhelming; but many visitors also find themselves drawn by the elephants' tangible aura of wisdom. Elephants are found in various sub-Saharan habitats, including forests, deserts, and savanna. They are herbivorous, processing up to 600 pounds of vegetation per day. Although most elephants are peaceful by nature, they can be dangerous if provoked; however, they are far more at risk from humans than we are from them. 

Best Places to See Elephants: Vast elephant herds roam Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe and Chobe National Park in Botswana. 

As the tallest animal on Earth, you'd think that giraffes would be easy to spot on safari. However, their distinctive brown and white markings serve as excellent camouflage, and it's not unusual for giraffes to materialize out of the bush just a few feet away. There are nine subspecies found across sub-Saharan Africa, all of which boast blue tongues, stubby horn-like protrusions on their heads, and of course, outrageously long necks. To drink without losing consciousness, the giraffe's neck contains unique veins and valves that regulate the flow of blood to its head. 

Best Places to See Giraffes: Spot large herds of Masai giraffe in the Serengeti, or head to Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda to see the endangered Rothschild's giraffe. 

The elusive  African leopard  is a subspecies of leopard found only in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite its wide range, leopards are among the most difficult of all safari animals to see, as they are both nocturnal and exceptionally wary of humans. Leopards use trees as observation platforms and for protection, and that is where they are most often spotted during daylight hours. They are solitary animals with exceptional predatory skills, including the ability to climb, swim, and drag prey weighing up to three times their body weight up into the trees. Leopards are classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. 

Best Places to See Leopards: South Africa's Sabi Sands Game Reserve and South Luangwa National Park in Zambia are famous for leopard sightings. 

White Rhino

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The easiest way to tell Africa's two rhino species apart is by the shape of their bottom lip: wide and square for white rhinos and pointed for black rhinos. The name "white" rhino comes from a mistranslation of the Dutch word for "wide." Although the survival of both species is threatened by widespread poaching, white rhinos are more numerous and therefore easier to spot, especially in Southern Africa, where they prefer grassland and savanna habitats. White rhinos are the largest of five extant rhino species. Adult males averaging around 5,100 pounds are also one of the world's heaviest land mammals.

Best Places to See White Rhinos: Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park and Kruger National Park in South Africa offer a good chance of spotting white rhinos.

Black Rhino

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Once found across Southern and East Africa, the black rhino is now considered critically endangered, with fewer than 5,000 individuals left in the wild and three subspecies already classified as extinct. Adult black rhinos have no natural predators, and their population collapse is predominantly due to poaching. They are killed for their horns, made of keratin, and exported to Asia for use in traditional Chinese medicine. Unlike white rhinos, which can sometimes be seen living in herds, black rhinos are generally solitary (although the bond between mother and calf is strong). They favor thick scrub and bushland.

Best Places to See Black Rhinos: Etosha National Park in Namibia is a rhino conservation success story with a thriving black rhino population. Kenya's Ol Pejeta Conservancy is another renowned sanctuary for black rhinos.

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The cheetah is the most slender of Africa's big cats, a magnificent animal known for its incredible speed. They are capable of short bursts of up to 70 miles per hour, making them the world's fastest land animal. However, cheetahs often have their kills stolen by other, more powerful predators despite their speed. They are a vulnerable species with only around 7,100 individuals left in the wild, including a tiny population of approximately 40 individuals in Iran. Cheetahs are found throughout Southern and East Africa in wide-open spaces that allow them to reach their top speed while pursuing prey. 

Best Places to See Cheetahs: The Maasai Mara National Reserve provides the ideal habitat for cheetahs. Alternatively, track rehabilitated cheetah on foot at  Okonjima Game Reserve in Namibia. 

African buffalo have a robust build and distinctive fused horns. They are grazers, typically moving in herds, with no natural predators except lions and crocodiles. Unlike other species of wild buffalo, the African buffalo has never been successfully tamed, thanks to its naturally aggressive and unpredictable nature. Although seeing a buffalo herd ranging across the savanna is undoubtedly an unforgettable sight, it's crucial to treat these animals with respect. They are responsible for multiple human fatalities every year and are considered one of the continent's most dangerous species. 

Best Places to See Buffalo: Katavi National Park in Tanzania is famous for its enormous buffalo herds. Chobe National Park is another good bet. 

Hippopotamus

Hippos are a common sight in Southern and East Africa's rivers, swamps, and lakes. Often found in groups of up to 100 individuals, hippos spend most of their life in water, only leaving their aquatic homes to graze on the riverbanks at dusk. They have several fascinating adaptations, including webbed feet, large canine tusks, and the ability to secrete a kind of natural sunscreen. Male hippos are territorial and, like buffalo, can be exceptionally aggressive when provoked. Similarly, take care never to get between a hippo mother and her calf. 

Best Places to See Hippos:  Zambia's  Luangwa Valley  is home to the world's largest concentration of hippos. The Okavango Delta in Botswana is also full of them. 

Nile Crocodile

After the saltwater crocodile, Nile crocodiles are the world's largest living reptile, with the biggest on record exceeding 20 feet in length. In sub-Saharan Africa, they are found in various aquatic habitats, including lakes, rivers, and deltas. Crocodiles are well camouflaged in the water and are most often spotted sunning themselves on the riverbank. They have been around for millions of years, and with heavily armored skin and powerful jaws, they certainly look prehistoric. Nile crocodiles are perfect predators, employing ambush tactics to take their prey unawares. 

Best Place to See Crocodiles: Watch herds of wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River during East Africa's annual migration to see Nile crocodiles in action. 

There are three species of zebra in Africa; the plains zebra most commonly seen throughout East and Southern Africa , and the rarer mountain and Grévy's zebras. Although they may look like domestic horses, zebras are almost impossible to tame; their distinctive stripe patterns are unique to each individual as a human's fingerprints. Zebras live on grass, and in some areas, form great migratory herds to seek out the best grazing grounds. They often create a mutually beneficial relationship with another African species during the migration, the wildebeest . 

Best Places to See Zebra: For sheer numbers, you can't beat the Serengeti or the Maasai Mara during migration season. To see the endangered Grévy's zebra, head to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya. 

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Easily recognizable by their tan, black, and white fur, African wild dogs are the largest (and one of the rarest) canids in Africa. They are highly social animals, living in packs led by an alpha male and female and communicating with a series of high-pitched twittering sounds. Wild dogs hunt as a team, chasing their prey until it collapses from exhaustion. Unlike other social carnivores, weaned pups are allowed to eat first at the kill to give them the best chance of survival. Nevertheless, African wild dogs are endangered, with populations declining due to habitat fragmentation, human conflict, and diseases spread by domestic dogs.

Best Places to See Wild Dogs: Top destinations for spotting wild dogs include Ruaha National Park in Tanzania, Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa, and Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe.

The most common large carnivore on the African continent, the Hyaenidae family comprises four species of hyena: spotted, brown, striped, and aardwolf. Though their mighty jaws and strong digestive tract are ideally suited for scavenging, hyenas only feed on carrion and other refuse for 30 percent of their meals; for the other 70 percent, they prey on animals of all different sizes and shapes, including wildebeest, antelope, birds, and snakes. Hyena clans can consist of up to 100 members, and individuals will communicate with each other through wailing, screaming, and "laughing." Hyenas (particularly spotted) live in a range of habitats throughout sub-Saharan Africa, from savannas and grasslands to subdeserts and mountains.

Best Places to See Hyena: You can find hyenas in many national parks in Africa, including Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, Namibia's Cape Cross Seal Reserve , and Ruaha National Park in Tanzania. For your best chance at seeing them, plan to sign up for a night safari.

This antelope species can be subdivided into the greater kudu and the lesser kudu subspecies, both of which can be identified by their white vertical stripes, spots, and chevron pattern between their eyes. Greater kudus are most prevalent throughout southern Africa's lowland Bushveld but can also be found throughout East Africa—particularly Kenya and the Horn of Africa region; similarly, lesser kudus tend to prefer the dense thornbush around East Africa. Males, characterized by elongated horns that can grow up to 6 feet in length, can typically be seen alone or with other bachelors, though you may find them with females during mating season. On the other hand, female kudus live in small herds with their offspring.

Best Places to See Kudu: Greater kudus are best seen in Kenya's Tsavo National Park and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

Warthogs thrive in savanna woodland, grasslands, and marshes, taking up natural burrows and abandoned aardvark holes. With the use of their strong neck muscles and padded knees, warthogs will spend the day foraging for food, digging through soil to uncover tubers, roots, berries, and grass. Sows can be found in matriarchal groups comprising up to 40 female warthogs and piglets, while boars prefer to live alone or with other bachelors.

Best Places to See Warthog: Warthogs live all over sub-Saharan Africa but are most common in the eastern and southern parts of the continent. If you want to spot them on safari, consider planning a trip to Kruger National Park , Masai Mara , or South Luangwa National Park in Zambia.

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Safari Coloring Pages (Free PDF Printables)

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Embark on a thrilling artistic safari with our Safari Coloring Pages! This collection offers a window into the wild and majestic world of the African savannah, home to some of the most magnificent animals on the planet. From the towering giraffe and mighty lion to the swift cheetah and robust elephant, each page brings the excitement and diversity of a safari adventure right to your fingertips.

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Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, young explorers, or anyone captivated by the allure of the animal kingdom, these coloring sheets provide an engaging way to learn about and connect with the creatures that roam the vast African landscapes. As you color, you’ll not only enjoy a creative and relaxing activity but also immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of nature.

Whether it’s for educational purposes, a love for animals, or just a desire to escape into the wild from the comfort of your home, our Safari Coloring Pages are sure to provide hours of entertainment and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

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All About Safaris

Exploring the wild and untamed beauty of nature can be an unforgettable experience, one that leaves a lasting impression on all who take part. A safari is a chance to immerse oneself in the natural world, discovering an unfamiliar landscape filled with fascinating creatures, like elephants and giraffes, lions, and zebras.

To experience a piece of this majestic adventure at home, you can use free safari coloring pages as an educational tool or simply as a fun way to relax. These designs feature vivid illustrations of African animals and trees, perfect for learning about different species or engaging in some creative coloring exercises.

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African Animals – Incredible moments on Safari

Written By: The Planet D

Updated On: February 8, 2024

Going on a safari in Africa is one of the most thrilling adventures in the world. There is nothing more exciting than seeing African animals roaming free on the great plains. We have been on safari in South Africa, Kenya , Tanzania , Namibia, and Botswana. We are truly lucky people.

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African Safari Animals in Photos

Our first time in Africa was in 2008 when we cycled from Cairo to Cape Town. Our trip took us from the north through Sub-Saharan Africa all the way to the southern tip of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. We saw a lot of wildlife on that six-month trip alone and since then, we’ve gone back four times. These are our favorite moments of coming face-to-face with African animals.

It wasn’t until going on at least three safaris that we actually saw a proper pride of lions. It was while touring Tanzania with Go Ahead Tours that we had our most outstanding lion encounters. One that sticks out is while on a game drive in the Serengeti.

Lion Chasing Lioness

We watched three male lions try to court a female as a herd of elephants kept chasing them away. It was incredible to see how the lions kept watch on the elephants who drove them away whenever they came to close, yet never took their eyes off the female prize.

Lioness And Her Cubs

This memorable moment consisted of 13 cubs following one lone female lion. Our guide George told us that there were probably three other adult female lions lurking in the grass, but the cubs were following her – the Alpha. As they followed along, this little guy broke away from the pack charging at his mom. He brought her down, nipping at her throat and belly before climbing on her back to tell the rest of the cubs to come on down!

Watch our Wildlife on Safari in the Serengeti Video

Watch all the videos above and at about 1:50 into the video, you’ll see the lion cubs playing with mom.

You can see lions all over Africa: Some of the best places we spotted them were in the Serengeti in Tanzania, Kenya’s Masai Mara, a South African Game Reserve, and the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. Lake Manyara is the place to see lions sleeping in trees. We also saw them in the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park in Botswana.

Lion And Elephant Fighting For Space

We all thought that lions are the kings of Africa, but if elephants are mad at you, you’re in trouble no matter who you are. T his lion and his brothers were way too close to a herd of elephants and their calves. The elephants were having no part of that and a group of big males split off to chase the lions away.

One of the best places to see elephants in Africa is in Amboseli National Park where there is a huge concentration of elephants. Plus, you get a great view of Mount Kilimanjaro. But we also saw elephants in all the usual places in Africa as well including the Serengeti, South Africa, Addo Elephant Nature Park in South Africa, plus Botswana, Malawi, and Zambia.

Leopard in Tree

Leopards seem to be the most elusive animals in Africa. We had waited for days to find a leopard when on safari and we finally heard that one was sitting in a tree at the end of our trip to the Masai Mara in Kenya. We joined the line of safari trucks sitting around the tree to spy on her, but she never showed her face. It wasn’t until everyone left that we waited patiently by ourselves. Sure enough, when the commotion died down, she lifted her head from the branch and looked right at us. It was a breathtaking moment.

Leopard Jumping Into A Tree

Seeing a leopard in Africa is a rare and beautiful thing. Seeing a leopard jump onto a tree and continue to climb it is nearly impossible! It was the end of a long day of our final day in the Serengeti in Tanzania and we knew a leopard had been hanging out in a tree for a couple of days. We never got a great view until driving back to the lodge near sunset. On our way back to the lodge, Dave asked our guide George if we could swing by the leopard tree to see if she had moved. Sure enough, we caught her walking from one tree to another and snapped this shot just as she leaped to her perch.

Three Rhinoceros – The Whole Family

Getting to see a rhinoceros in Africa is rare indeed. They are the most critically endangered famous species of animal in Africa. Sadly, the  Northern White Rhino went extinct in 2019 and the Western Black Rhino went extinct over a decade ago. Why do people think that the fibers from a rhino’s tusk are healing or an aphrodisiac? Leave them, alone people!

Cheetah And Her Cub

One of our favorite moments seeing African safari animals came while leaving Tarangire National Park in Tanzania. We were on our way to the next stop with our safari vehicle’s roofs and windows closed but our guides spotted this cheetah on the hunt with her cub. A herd of gazelles was grazing nearby and she was keeping an eye on them. At one point they made a move to chase one and it seemed like the perfect moment. But the baby jumped the gun bounding ahead giving the gazelle ample warning to getaway.

Keeping Watch Before The Next Hunt

Not to worry though, the mother quickly forgave her child and they cuddled up waiting for the next set of prey to walk by. The cheetah and her cub eye a pack of gazelles. Will they get a kill on the second try? I sure hope so. Mom has a lot of patience, so I think she’ll teach this little fellow how to hunt in no time.

Cheetah In The Grass

Spotting cheetahs on an African safari can be tricky business. Cheetahs are one of the more elusive African animals to see. Our first two safaris we never saw on Cheetah! It was when visiting the Masai Mara in Kenya that we encountered our first cheetah walking through the grass. We followed her for a while in awe. Cheetahs are difficult to spot because they hide well in the long grass, but this beauty was sitting poised and ready as we approached in our trucks.

Baby African Elephants Playing

Seeing baby elephants will melt your heart. When we happened upon a herd of elephants filled with frisky baby elephants, we had one of our most breathtaking Subsaharan animal encounters. Watching the family unite work together and protect their young filled me with joy. Seeing the baby elephants play and show off made me giggle. They are the most adorable creatures and I cannot believe that people have hunted them to the point of being critically endangered.

African Elephant On The Way To The Watering Hole

I cannot get over how quickly elephants cover vast amounts of land. They seem like they are moving in slow motion, but as you sit and watch them approach from the far distance, they are near you within minutes. We watched a herd of elephants walking to a watering hole while on safari in Tarangire National Park in Tanzania, all the wildlife seemed to be walking to one place. Processions of elephants, zebras, and impalas were all walking in long lines towards the watering hole. This was the perfect African safari scene and what I think of when I dream of Africa.

The Lone Bull Elephant

When male elephants are too old to be a part of the herd (or when male elephants grow out of their adolescence) they are sent off on their own to either find another herd or spend the rest of their days in solitude. This giant elephant was definitely an old man and he took notice when our safari jeep came near.

While watching this bull elephant from the safety of our truck, he suddenly charged. Elephants are the most unpredictable animals when on safari (in our opinion). They look so relaxed one minute, but they can quickly turn the next. We were enjoying a quiet moment, but the truck next to us suddenly laughed loudly. This guy didn’t like that at all and charged at our truck. Luckily it was just a warning.

Giraffes On Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara is one of the most interesting places to see African safari animals. It’s one thing to see giraffes on the Serengeti, but to see them standing on the beach with water reflecting their long necks is mesmerizing. We counted 18 giraffes standing like statues on the shores of Lake Manyara; an alkaline lake known for its flamingoes and baboon population. It’s not an easy life for the “Ladies of the Serengeti.”

Sadly, we have heard that giraffes are quickly becoming critically endangered in silence. We can believe it, we have always had a difficult time seeing giraffes on an African safari. Other than at Lake Manyara, we have only seen the odd one or pair on our outings.

Necking Giraffes

When you are lucky enough to spot giraffes in Africa, make sure to stop to watch them. They are the most elegant of creatures. Watching giraffes intertwine their long necks while swaying back and forth is like watching a ballet. They swing from side to side in perfect unison coming together for a few moments before beginning the dance again. The movements mesmerize you into a trance as you watch the moment unfold.

You can watch it in our video: The Best Things to do in Tanzania

If you love African animals you will love visiting Tanzania. There are so many animal encounters to be had here. Our video above also highlights all of the other things you can do in Tanzania.

Black Rhino

Lake Nakuru is home to one of the largest number of black rhinos in Africa. This sanctuary is under strict guard keeping an eye for poachers and is one of the best places in Africa to see rhinos. More than 100 rhinos inhabit Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya with several different species of rhino living under protection. You’ll find black rhinos and white rhinos in Lake Nakuru.

Yawning Hippos

Hippos are pretty boring to watch. Most of the time they lay in pools of water with only their nostrils and ears sticking out. However, don’t take that mellow feeling for granted, the hippopotamus is one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.

They kill more people than lions or elephants. They may be herbivores but just look at those giant mouths. They are very territorial and fiercely defend their area. Hippos all pack together protecting one another from the sun as they stay covered in mud. But every once in a while a hippo yawns and it’s the most exciting moment of the day!

I must admit, the warthog is my favorite African animal. Honestly! they are so odd-looking they’re cute! They also never stop. It’s very difficult to get a photo of a warthog because they never stop moving. They are always scurrying about looking terrified that they are going to be eaten any second. I am always rooting for the warthog to survive. There are two species of warthogs found in Africa and they are related to the pig family. I can see the resemblance, they definitely look like a wild boar.

Flamingoes are found on the salt lakes of African nations. One of the best places to see them is Lake Manyara in Tanzania. We also had an incredible view of flamingoes in Lake Nakuru in Kenya. You will not only see flamingoes at these lakes, but also storks, cranes, pelicans, and eagles all flying and floating on an incredible lake surrounded by rolling hills.

Flamingo Reflections

Did we tell you we were excited about the flamingoes? We love this reflection. It literally looks like the flamingo is checking out its reflection. Lake Manyara that we finally saw the thousands of different species of birds and flamingoes gracing its coast.

Flamingos Flying

Okay, one more flamingo photo before we move on. It was spectacular to see flamingoes take flight. Did we mention we were really excited about the flamingos of Lake Manyara and Lake Nakuru?

Morning Light On A Hyena

The poor hyena isn’t the most famous of African safari animals, but seeing one is pretty rare. I think they are cute. Just because they are scavengers doesn’t mean they aren’t fierce. When cycling Africa we often had hyenas circling our camp. We didn’t stray too far from our circle at night with these guys hanging around.

There are two species of ostrich in Africa. The common ostrich and the Somali ostrich. Contrary to popular belief, the Ostrich isn’t the world’s largest bird, which belongs to the albatross. However, they are the largest flightless bird in Africa and they lay the largest eggs of any living land animal. Want some more ostrich facts? They are also the fastest birds on land and can run up to a whopping 70 km/h (43.5 mph)

African Crocodile

While cycling Africa, we camped along the Nile and I must admit, I was terrified of an encounter with a Nile Crocodile. Luckily we never encountered one while camping, but we did see them when on safari.

The Nile crocodile is the largest reptile in Africa and they are pretty dangerous too. They kill more people than lions as they lurk in shallow waters on river banks. We were silly enough to go kayaking with crocodiles in South Africa. What were we thinkings? Check it out to see.

Cape Buffalo (African Buffalo)

The African buffalo is one of the big 5 African animals. The Big five were named so because back in the day, hunters shot these beautiful creatures for their trophy heads. The big 5 are buffalo, rhino, elephant, lion, and leopards. (we remember it by using the acronym BRELL) Sadly, many species of animals in Africa are critically endangered today because of hunting. I have an idea, let’s shoot them with our camera lens instead of with a gun.

Plains Zebras

One of the most common animals you’ll see in Africa is the Plains Zebra. We saw a lot of zebras in Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, and South Africa. We even went horseback riding with zebras on a safari in South Africa. Our horses were surrounded by wildebeest and zebras and I could feel that the horses wanted to join in the run. When you see them up close, they look as if they’ve been painted with thick chalky makeup.

We saw quite a few hartebeests on safari in Africa. This large African antelope was often hanging out with zebras and gazelles. Their face totally looks like an elongated heart. Sadly, like many African animals, the hartebeest numbers are declining due to human encroachment, hunting and habitat destruction.

Another African antelope is the Impala. Impalas are graceful and beautiful antelopes that I always thought were gazelles. They are fast and can actually run up to 60 km per hour. (37 miles). Only male impalas have horns.

Many people know of the wildebeest because of the famous wildebeest migration in Tanzania and Kenya. It has always been our dream to see the millions of wildebeest cross the African plains. We haven’t been to Africa for the migration, but we have seen many wildebeests. Wildebeests are also calle a gnu. Believe it or not, they are also part of the antelope family.

Another member of the African antelope family is the Springbok.

I started to really fall in love with the zebras of Africa. If you look closely at the picture above, you’ll see a little bird on this foal’s back. Read more: iSimangaliso Wetlands – Horse Safari

A Chillin’ Baboon

Sitting atop this termite mount, a baboon looks like royalty. A group of elephants had just left the area and this baboon wasted no time jumping on top this mound after they left. You could tell that he was itching to get his spot back.

Sikes Monkey

The Sikes monkey was named after Colonel William Henry Sykes an English naturalist from the 1800s. It’s known for its white throat and we saw this handsome devil in Kenya.

Vervet Monkey

Vervet Monkeys are so cute and are found around lakes and streams in acacia forests and woodlands. We saw this little fellow at Lake Nakuru in Kenya. We also saw a lot of monkeys at Mayanara in Tanzania.

Colourful Birds Of Africa

Dave and I are normally not into bird watching, but our safari mates in our truck were very big birders. Their excitement over birds was contagious and by the end of the trip, I started to know the names of the birds of Africa like this colorful cutie the Lilac Breasted Roller.

Penguins of South Africa

Did you know that southern Africa has penguins? It does! The penguins of South Africa can be found just south of Cape Town near Simon’s town. There is a colony that swims in the cool waters of Southern Africa and they are adorable to see.

If you make your way out to Boulders Bay Beach, you’ll see a colony of cute African penguins frolicking in the sand on the beach

I was very excited to see a stork in Africa. When we were cycling through Ethiopia we saw a lot of them. When I was young I thought storks were made-up birds because people always said that a baby was brought in by a stork. However, they are real! There are 8 species of storks in Africa. We saw them in The Rift Valley, in South Africa near St. Lucia, at lakes in Tanzania, and in Kenya.

At first, we weren’t too excited about the bird species in Africa, but then on one of our safaris in Tanzania, a truck mate was a full-on bird watcher. She pointed out birds for us to see and we started getting excited whenever we saw a new species. I can see why birding is so popular!

A Late Evening Yawn

The sun was setting and this lion knew it. Almost time for a nap and time for us to head back to the lodge. This was on safari in South Africa at Kariega Game Reserve on the Garden Route.

Lion Looking At Me Licking its Chops

This is the brother of our first lion photograph in the Serengeti. He walked so close to our truck that George told us to get our hands inside. He was licking his chops, so you knew he was ready for lunch!

Lioness On A Rock

One of our favorite African animal encounters was certainly seeing this female lion perched on Lion King Rock. When entering the Serengeti, the first thing we spotted was this lioness relaxing on a rock beside the famous Lion King Rock. And this scene was fitting. This is exactly what we expected to see on the African savanna and the moment didn’t disappoint.

Watch the Big 5 of Africa in Kenya

We can’t wait to go back to Africa to go on more safaris. We haven’t seen the mountain gorillas of Rwanda, Uganda, or the Congo yet and we still have yet to see the Chimpanzees at Jane Goodalls sanctuary. But isn’t that what makes travel exciting. We are always adding more encounters and adventures to our list!

More African Animals in Photos

Lions napping in a tree.

I’ve always wanted to see lions sleeping in trees. It was a first for us on our Tanzania safari. Lake Manyara claims to be famous for sleeping lions, but we saw lions sleeping in trees in the Ngorongoro Crater and here at Tarangire National Park. Aren’t they beautiful?

Lioness With Her Kill

Watching this female lion carry her recent kill along the African savanna showed just how harsh conditions are for animals. She may have caught dinner but getting it back to her cubs took a lot of hard work. She walked for a few minutes and then dropped the gazelle taking heavy breathes as she caught her breath.

All the while she had to keep an eye out for other predators that could challenge her to take her kill. At one point she saw a lone gazelle and dropped her kill to try for another. It managed to outrun her, but she exerted a lot of energy. I wonder how she would have carried two kills at a time?

Cheetah Cub

When visiting the Masai Mara in Kenya, we only saw one cheetah our entire safari. While on safari in Tanzania, we saw half a dozen cheetahs including moms, cubs, and this adolescent.

At the game reserves in South Africa, they cut off the rhino’s horn so that poachers don’t kill them for it. It is sad to see that this needs to be done, but at least it keeps them safe. I don’t think these two felt too bad about it, they seem to be enjoying life pretty well!

Male Lion In The Ngorongoro Crater

We didn’t expect to see male lions at the Ngorongoro Crater but sure enough, after spending time watching the wildebeest and zebras, we came across two male lions walking steadily to find some shade. We followed them for a bit before they changed course towards a very big and shady baobab tree.

Staring Into The Breeze

Something tells me this lion smells tonight’s dinner.

Close Up Of A Giraffe

Giraffes have a strange mix of being beautiful and dopy looking at the same time. This captures the beauty of the giraffe.

A Lioness and Her Cubs

Being on an African safari in August lets you see all the cubs at their cutest. It seemed that every turn in the Serengeti found us at another squad of cubs with mother.

Watch our Safari Tips for Tanzania

Africa is close to our hearts and we were so excited to finally go on Safari in Tanzania. We’ve been fortunate enough to safari in Kenya, South Africa, and Botswana.

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This is one of the best travel gallery I have ever seen. How I wish you could also visit my country Uganda and share such amazing wildlife photography. Very impressive!!

Tanzania is truly the East African wildlife capital if not African. The photos in this article says it all. The blog is also as amazing.

You’ve really captured the essence of an African safari in these photos. Really wonderful shots. I will never forget my safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater a few years back. I even got to see a black rhino which was a highlight. It is one of those things that I could keep going back to do more and more and never get sick of it. It is an incredible thing to see these animals in the wild.

Wow. Such amazing photos. We visited the Ngorogoro Crater a while back and the diversity of animal wildlife was absolutely stunning. It’s also a quick hop over the border to Kenya where it’s Masai Mara territory. One of our favourite places to visit was a real Masai village. Stunning.

Superb pictures. Totally inspiring. We cannot wait to go to Tanzania (probably 2019). It is so good to see these amazing creatures thriving. Thanks for sharing.

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Wow…these animals seemed to leap right off of my screen and into my office. Thanks for showing these beautiful and amazing photos!

Excellent photos. Just as you have said, it makes me want to visit Tanzania! What a great nature, and what a great place!

I went gaga watching the pics in your Issyk Kul Lake post. Imagine my state right now… I am like – screw everything and fly to Tanzania. Stunning pics guys! Really drew me to the moment. The lion cubs playing with the alpha was the best one. Loved every pic. Cheers.

WOW, THESE IMAGES ARE STUNNING!! My husband and I are planning a safari trip next year to Africa with a Luxury Travel company called BerkeleyTravel.co.uk – I cannot wait to try and take some pictures like this. Thanks for making me realise there is hope yet!

These are beautifully captured… your photographs are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing them.

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Teaching Children about Safari Animals

The animals on the safari are famous worldwide and loved by people of all ages.

If you’re looking to teach young children about these fascinating animals, there’s no better way to do so than using our free printable safari animal flashcards.

I have created a set of free printable safari animal flashcards that you can use to teach your children about the creatures that live on the safari.

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How to Use Safari Flashcards with Children

Introduce one animal at a time : Start by picking one animal card and discussing it in detail with your child.

Tell them about the animal’s habitat, eating habits, behavior, and physical characteristics.

You could also use this time to correct any misconceptions your child may have about the animal and even read books and watch videos about that particular animal.

I like to play exciting safari music to set the tone for an activity like this. Your children will love this.

Use the cards for fun and interactive activities : These cards can also be used for games, such as a scavenger hunt, where your child has to locate the animal in the house in a book or photo.

You can even purchase safari animal figures to hide for your children to find.

Reinforce learning with fun activities : Let your child color in their favorite animal using these safari animal coloring pages , create a safari diorama, or even make animal puppets for a puppet show.

These activities can help reinforce learning and encourage creativity.

Take the flashcards with you into the wild on a trip to the zoo or a wildlife park. Encourage your children to look for the animals on the flashcards and describe what they see.

Download and print these flashcards and introduce your children to the fascinating world of safari animals!

And don’t forget to share your experiences with us in the comments section below or @thepurposefulnest .

We can’t wait to see how these flashcards have sparked curiosity and excitement in your kids!

Happy exploring!

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Free Printable Safari Animal Worksheets

Introducing our captivating collection of “Free Printable Safari Animal Worksheets” designed to engage young learners in a wild adventure of education and discovery!

These vibrant and engaging worksheets are perfect for parents, teachers, and caregivers seeking a fun and interactive way to introduce children to the fascinating world of safari animals. Each worksheet is meticulously crafted to combine learning and entertainment, making it ideal for preschoolers and early elementary students.

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21 Free Safari-Inspired Crochet Patterns

It’s time to go on a safari! If you love jungle animals then this is the perfect round up for you! I have compiled a list of 21 FREE safari-inspired crochet patterns, from some amazing designers, that are sure to make your kids smile. I hope you enjoy them! Happy Crocheting!

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• Safari Play Set by Redheart
• Zebra Finger Puppet by Moogly
• Huggable Lion Pillow by Bernat Design Studio
• Crochet Giraffe Hat by Repeat Crafter Me
• Ellie The Elephant Baby Booties by Hopeful Honey
• New Year Tiger by Lily / Sugar’n Cream
• Monkey Lunch Box by Melody’s Makings
• Crochet Hippo Hat by Repeat Crafter Me

9.  Safari Animal Skittles by CreativeCrochetWorkshop

10.  Crochet Tiger Hat by Repeat Crafter Me

11.  Zoodiacs Tiger Graph by One Dog Woof

12.  Zoodiacs Monkey Graph by One Dog Woof

13.  Amigurumi Grape Ape Monkey by Rebeckah’s Treasures

14.  Monkey Lens Buddy by Katie’s Crochet Goodies

15.  Floppy Monkey Doll by CreativeCrochetWorkshop

16.  Amigurumi Abayomi Lion by Rebeckah’s Treasures

17.  Tau: Crochet Lion Lovie by Look At What I Made

18.  Amigurumi: The little lion by Be A Crafter

19.  Lion Finger Puppet by Moogly

20.  Ella the Elephant Lovey by Moogly

21.  Meimei Baby Elephant by Look At What I Made

Amy is a former preschool teacher turned stay at home mom that loves to crochet, craft, knit, bake and is also a fan of photography. She is now a freelance crochet designer and blogger. Amy started her blog in 2012 to help promote her crochet business but now shares aspects of her every day life including crafts, recipes, and of course, crochet!

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Crochet Baby Blanket Safari Animals Pattern

Embark on a wild crochet adventure with my Crochet Baby Blanket Safari Animals Pattern, featuring six charming C2C safari creatures: the majestic lion, gentle elephant, towering giraffe, friendly hippo, striking zebra, and clever hyena.

Bring the safari to your home with this free crochet pattern, perfect for animal lovers of all ages. The free crochet baby blanket patterns are below.

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CROCHET PATTERN INFORMATION

Crochet Skill Level

This free c2c crochet baby blanket pattern is a Level 3 Intermediate.

• G/4 mm crochet hook
• Worsted weight yarn. I used Red Heart Super Saver.  See each safari animal pattern for specific colors. 
• tapestry needle
• locking stitch markers

Finished Crochet Baby Blanket Size

My finished c2c crochet baby blanket measured 45 inches by 67 inches.

Crochet Gauge

Gauge is important for this free crochet baby blanket pattern.

4 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 2 inches

• You can make this crochet baby blanket following the pixel graph or the written instructions.
• Written instructions are for working the crochet baby blanket from the bottom right corner to the top left.
• Crochet the pixel graph using the corner-to-corner (c2c) technique. Use the traditional method of making three double crochets for each square.
• Chain 6 to start each new row and chain 3 at the beginning of each square.

Corner to corner (c2c) crochet is a technique where you crochet “squares” in diagonal rows.

To make this crochet baby blanket, you will start in the bottom right corner and end in the top left corner.

c2c Crochet Increases

Increases are made at the end of each row. Chain 6 and DC in the 4 th  chain from the hook and in each of the 2 remaining chains.

You will have a chain 3 + 3 DC square. This is your first square for the beginning of the next row.

c2c Crochet Decreases

The first decreases for both the width and length will create corners.

To decrease, turn your work and slip stitch across the 3 DC’s in the last square made. Join with a slip stitch to the chain 3 space and chain 3 + 3 DC.

• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• chs = chains
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• sl st = slip stitch

Many of my easy crochet patterns are also available as ad-free PDF patterns in my Etsy Shop .

Related Crochet Patterns

If you like this crochet baby blanket pattern, you may also like my Dog blanket , Woodland crochet animals blanket , and my Jungle blanket free crochet blanket patterns .

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CROCHET BABY BLANKET PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Make each of the Crochet Animals

Make each of the crochet animals following the pixel graph or the written instructions.

Add a border to each c2c crochet pattern. In each corner you will make (sc-ch 2-sc) and in the side of each square you will make 2 sc.

#1. Crochet Baby Blanket Lion Pattern

For my crochet baby blanket lion pattern, I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in White , Black , Buff , Cafe Latte and  Baby Pink .

↙ Row 1:  white x 1 (1 square)  

↗ Row 2:  white x 2 (2 squares)  

↙ Row 3:  white x 3 (3 squares)  

↗ Row 4:  white x 4 (4 squares)  

↙ Row 5:  white x 5 (5 squares)  

↗ Row 6:  white x 6 (6 squares)  

↙ Row 7:  white x 7 (7 squares)  

↗ Row 8:  white x 8 (8 squares)  

↙ Row 9:  white x 9 (9 squares)  

↗ Row 10:  white x 10 (10 squares)  

↙ Row 11:  white x 11 (11 squares)  

↗ Row 12:  white x 12 (12 squares)  

↙ Row 13:  white x 13 (13 squares)  

↗ Row 14:  white x 14 (14 squares)  

↙ Row 15:  white x 6, brown x 1, white x 2, brown x 1, white x 5 (15 squares)  

↗ Row 16:  white x 5, brown x 2, white x 2, brown x 1, white x 2, brown x 1, white x 3 (16 squares)  

↙ Row 17:  white x 3, brown x 1, white x 2, brown x 2, white x 2, brown x 2, white x 5 (17 squares)  

↗ Row 18:  white x 5, brown x 3, white x 1, brown x 3, white x 1, brown x 2, white x 3 (18 squares)  

↙ Row 19:  white x 4, brown x 2, white x 1, brown x 7, white x 5 (19 squares)  

↗ Row 20:  white x 3, brown x 1, white x 2, brown x 3, white x 1, brown x 3, white x 1, brown x 2, white x 4 (20 squares)  

↙ Row 21:  white x 4, brown x 11, white x 1, brown x 2, white x 3 (21 squares)  

↗ Row 22:  white x 3, brown x 2, white x 1, brown x 11, white x 2, brown x 1, white x 2 (22 squares)  

↙ Row 23:  white x 2, brown x 2, white x 1, brown x 14, white x 4 (23 squares)  

↗ Row 24:  white x 4, brown x 15, white x 1, brown x 1, white x 3 (24 squares)  

↙ Row 25:  white x 3, brown x 2, white x 1, brown x 15, white x 4 (25 squares)  

↗ Row 26:  white x 4, brown x 5, tan x 6, brown x 8, white x 3 (26 squares)  

↙ Row 27:  white x 4, brown x 6, tan x 8, brown x 4, white x 5 (27 squares)  

↗ Row 28:  white x 5, brown x 4, tan x 9, brown x 6, white x 1, brown x 1, white x 2 (28 squares)  

↙ Row 29:  white x 2, brown x 1, white x 2, brown x 5, tan x 10, brown x 3, white x 1, brown x 1, white x 4 (29 squares)  

↗ Row 30:  white x 4, brown x 1, white x 1, brown x 3, tan x 3, black x 2, tan x 6, brown x 5, white x 1, brown x 1, white x 3 (30 squares)  

↙ Row 31:  white x 3, brown x 2, white x 1, brown x 4, tan x 8, black x 1, tan x 3, brown x 2, white x 1, brown x 1, white x 5 (31 squares)  

↗ Row 32:  white x 5, brown x 4, tan x 3, black x 1, tan x 9, brown x 6, white x 4 (32 squares)  

↙ Row 33:  white x 4, brown x 6, tan x 4, black x 1, tan x 5, black x 1, tan x 3, brown x 4, white x 5 (33 squares)  

↗ Row 34:  white x 6, brown x 4, tan x 2, black x 1, tan x 2, black x 1, tan x 2, black x 2, tan x 4, brown x 5, white x 5 (34 squares)  

↙ Row 35:  white x 5, brown x 1, tan x 3, brown x 2, tan x 4, black x 1, tan x 2, black x 2, tan x 2, black x 1, tan x 2, brown x 4, white x 6 (35 squares)  

↗ Row 36:  white x 7, brown x 4, tan x 4, black x 2, tan x 8, brown x 1, tan x 5, white x 5 (36 squares)  

↙ Row 37:  white x 6, tan x 1, pink x 3, brown x 1, tan x 3, black x 1, tan x 5, black x 2, tan x 1, black x 1, tan x 2, brown x 4, white x 7 (37 squares)  

↗ Row 38:  white x 8, brown x 4, tan x 4, black x 1, tan x 4, black x 2, tan x 3, brown x 1, tan x 1, pink x 3, tan x 1, white x 6 (38 squares)  

↙ Row 39:  white x 7, tan x 1, pink x 3, tan x 16, brown x 3, white x 9 (39 squares)  

↗ Row 40:  white x 9, brown x 4, tan x 14, brown x 1, tan x 1, pink x 3, tan x 1, white x 7 (40 squares)  

Corner: Start decreasing on both ends  

↙ Row 41:  white x 7, tan x 1, pink x 3, tan x 1, brown x 1, tan x 14, brown x 3, white x 1, brown x 1, white x 7 (39 squares)  

↗ Row 42:  white x 7, brown x 5, tan x 13, brown x 2, tan x 1, pink x 2, tan x 1, white x 7 (38 squares)  

↙ Row 43:  white x 6, tan x 5, brown x 2, tan x 8, black x 1, tan x 4, brown x 4, white x 7 (37 squares)  

↗ Row 44:  white x 6, brown x 5, tan x 3, black x 2, tan x 7, brown x 4, tan x 3, white x 6 (36 squares)  

↙ Row 45:  white x 7, brown x 6, tan x 5, black x 1, tan x 1, black x 1, tan x 3, brown x 5, white x 6 (35 squares)  

↗ Row 46:  white x 6, brown x 4, tan x 10, brown x 8, white x 1, brown x 1, white x 4 (34 squares)  

↙ Row 47:  white x 4, brown x 1, white x 1, brown x 8, tan x 3, black x 1, tan x 5, brown x 5, white x 5 (33 squares)  

↗ Row 48:  white x 5, brown x 5, tan x 4, black x 1, tan x 4, brown x 9, white x 4 (32 squares)  

↙ Row 49:  white x 3, brown x 10, tan x 8, brown x 5, white x 5 (31 squares)  

↗ Row 50:  white x 5, brown x 5, tan x 7, brown x 10, white x 3 (30 squares)  

↙ Row 51:  white x 3, brown x 10, tan x 6, brown x 5, white x 5 (29 squares)  

↗ Row 52:  white x 5, brown x 5, tan x 5, brown x 10, white x 3 (28 squares)  

↙ Row 53:  white x 3, brown x 10, tan x 4, brown x 4, white x 6 (27 squares)  

↗ Row 54:  white x 3, brown x 8, tan x 2, brown x 10, white x 3 (26 squares)  

↙ Row 55:  white x 6, brown x 16, white x 3 (25 squares)  

↗ Row 56:  white x 3, brown x 8, tan x 3, brown x 4, white x 6 (24 squares)  

↙ Row 57:  white x 5, brown x 5, tan x 4, brown x 6, white x 3 (23 squares)  

↗ Row 58:  white x 3, brown x 5, tan x 1, pink x 3, tan x 1, brown x 4, white x 5 (22 squares)  

↙ Row 59:  white x 4, brown x 4, tan x 1, pink x 3, tan x 1, brown x 5, white x 3 (21 squares)  

↗ Row 60:  white x 3, brown x 4, tan x 1, pink x 3, tan x 1, brown x 4, white x 4 (20 squares)  

↙ Row 61:  white x 4, brown x 3, tan x 1, pink x 3, tan x 1, brown x 1, white x 1, brown x 1, white x 4 (19 squares)  

↗ Row 62:  white x 5, brown x 1, tan x 1, pink x 3, tan x 1, brown x 4, white x 3 (18 squares)  

↙ Row 63:  white x 3, brown x 3, white x 1, tan x 1, pink x 2, tan x 1, brown x 2, white x 4 (17 squares)  

↗ Row 64:  white x 3, brown x 3, tan x 4, white x 1, brown x 2, white x 3 (16 squares)  

↙ Row 65:  white x 3, brown x 2, white x 1, tan x 4, white x 1, brown x 2, white x 2 (15 squares)  

↗ Row 66:  white x 10, brown x 1, white x 3 (14 squares)  

↙ Row 67:  white x 3, brown x 1, white x 9 (13 squares)  

↗ Row 68:  white x 8, brown x 1, white x 3 (12 squares)  

↙ Row 69:  white x 11 (11 squares)  

↗ Row 70:  white x 10 (10 squares)  

↙ Row 71:  white x 9 (9 squares)  

↗ Row 72:  white x 8 (8 squares)  

↙ Row 73:  white x 7 (7 squares)  

↗ Row 74:  white x 6 (6 squares)  

↙ Row 75:  white x 5 (5 squares)  

↗ Row 76:  white x 4 (4 squares)  

↙ Row 77:  white x 3 (3 squares)  

↗ Row 78:  white x 2 (2 squares)  

↙ Row 79:  white x 1 (1 square)  

Download the Crochet Baby Blanket Lion Pattern Graph

#2 Crochet Baby Blanket Elephant Pattern

For my crochet baby blanket elephant pattern, I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in White , Black , Light Gray , Dusty Grey and Baby Pink .

↙ Row 15:  white x 15 (15 squares)  

↗ Row 16:  white x 16 (16 squares)  

↙ Row 17:  white x 10, light gray x 3, white x 4 (17 squares)  

↗ Row 18:  white x 4, light gray x 4, white x 10 (18 squares)  

↙ Row 19:  white x 10, light gray x 5, white x 4 (19 squares)  

↗ Row 20:  white x 4, light gray x 5, white x 11 (20 squares)  

↙ Row 21:  white x 12, light gray x 1, white x 1, light gray x 3, white x 4 (21 squares)  

↗ Row 22:  white x 4, light gray x 3, white x 9, gray x 4, white x 2 (22 squares)  

↙ Row 23:  white x 1, gray x 6, white x 8, light gray x 4, white x 4 (23 squares)  

↗ Row 24:  white x 5, light gray x 3, white x 8, gray x 7, white x 1 (24 squares)  

↙ Row 25:  white x 1, gray x 3, pink x 3, gray x 2, white x 7, light gray x 4, white x 5 (25 squares)  

↗ Row 26:  white x 6, light gray x 4, white x 2, light gray x 2, white x 2, gray x 2, pink x 5, gray x 2, white x 1 (26 squares)  

↙ Row 27:  white x 1, gray x 2, pink x 6, gray x 1, white x 1, light gray x 10, white x 6 (27 squares)  

↗ Row 28:  white x 7, light gray x 10, gray x 2, pink x 6, gray x 2, white x 1 (28 squares)  

↙ Row 29:  white x 1, gray x 2, pink x 7, gray x 1, light gray x 3, black x 3, light gray x 5, white x 7 (29 squares)  

↗ Row 30:  white x 8, light gray x 4, black x 1, light gray x 6, gray x 1, pink x 7, gray x 1, white x 2 (30 squares)  

↙ Row 31:  white x 2, gray x 1, pink x 7, gray x 1, light gray x 12, white x 8 (31 squares)  

↗ Row 32:  white x 9, light gray x 12, gray x 1, pink x 7, gray x 1, white x 2 (32 squares)  

↙ Row 33:  white x 2, gray x 2, pink x 6, gray x 1, light gray x 12, white x 10 (33 squares)  

↗ Row 34:  white x 10, light gray x 13, gray x 1, pink x 6, gray x 1, white x 3 (34 squares)  

↙ Row 35:  white x 3, gray x 2, pink x 5, gray x 1, light gray x 13, white x 11 (35 squares)  

↗ Row 36:  white x 11, light gray x 8, black x 1, light gray x 4, gray x 1, pink x 6, gray x 1, white x 4 (36 squares)  

↙ Row 37:  white x 4, gray x 2, pink x 5, gray x 1, light gray x 4, black x 2, light gray x 7, white x 12 (37 squares)  

↗ Row 38:  white x 12, light gray x 8, black x 2, light gray x 3, gray x 1, pink x 5, gray x 2, white x 5 (38 squares)  

↙ Row 39:  white x 6, gray x 2, pink x 4, gray x 1, light gray x 4, black x 1, light gray x 9, white x 12 (39 squares)  

↗ Row 40:  white x 13, light gray x 13, gray x 1, pink x 4, gray x 2, white x 7 (40 squares)  

↙ Row 41:  white x 7, gray x 2, pink x 3, gray x 1, light gray x 14, white x 12 (39 squares)  

↗ Row 42:  white x 12, light gray x 5, black x 1, light gray x 7, gray x 6, white x 7 (38 squares)  

↙ Row 43:  white x 7, gray x 5, light gray x 7, black x 2, light gray x 4, white x 12 (37 squares)  

↗ Row 44:  white x 11, light gray x 5, black x 2, light gray x 6, gray x 4, white x 8 (36 squares)  

↙ Row 45:  white x 12, light gray x 6, black x 1, light gray x 5, white x 11 (35 squares)  

↗ Row 46:  white x 11, light gray x 12, white x 11 (34 squares)  

↙ Row 47:  white x 11, light gray x 11, gray x 2, white x 9 (33 squares)  

↗ Row 48:  white x 8, gray x 3, light gray x 10, white x 11 (32 squares)  

↙ Row 49:  white x 11, light gray x 9, gray x 4, white x 7 (31 squares)  

↗ Row 50:  white x 6, gray x 2, pink x 2, gray x 1, light gray x 8, white x 11 (30 squares)  

↙ Row 51:  white x 11, light gray x 7, gray x 1, pink x 3, gray x 2, white x 5 (29 squares)  

↗ Row 52:  white x 5, gray x 1, pink x 4, gray x 1, light gray x 5, white x 12 (28 squares)  

↙ Row 53:  white x 11, gray x 6, pink x 4, gray x 2, white x 4 (27 squares)  

↗ Row 54:  white x 4, gray x 1, pink x 5, gray x 5, white x 11 (26 squares)  

↙ Row 55:  white x 10, gray x 2, pink x 8, gray x 2, white x 3 (25 squares)  

↗ Row 56:  white x 3, gray x 1, pink x 9, gray x 1, white x 10 (24 squares)  

↙ Row 57:  white x 9, gray x 2, pink x 8, gray x 2, white x 2 (23 squares)  

↗ Row 58:  white x 2, gray x 2, pink x 8, gray x 1, white x 9 (22 squares)  

↙ Row 59:  white x 8, gray x 2, pink x 8, gray x 1, white x 2 (21 squares)  

↗ Row 60:  white x 1, gray x 2, pink x 8, gray x 1, white x 8 (20 squares)  

↙ Row 61:  white x 8, gray x 1, pink x 7, gray x 2, white x 1 (19 squares)  

↗ Row 62:  white x 1, gray x 2, pink x 6, gray x 2, white x 7 (18 squares)  

↙ Row 63:  white x 7, gray x 2, pink x 5, gray x 2, white x 1 (17 squares)  

↗ Row 64:  white x 1, gray x 2, pink x 4, gray x 2, white x 7 (16 squares)  

↙ Row 65:  white x 7, gray x 2, pink x 3, gray x 2, white x 1 (15 squares)  

↗ Row 66:  white x 1, gray x 6, white x 7 (14 squares)  

↙ Row 67:  white x 7, gray x 4, white x 2 (13 squares)  

↗ Row 68:  white x 2, gray x 3, white x 7 (12 squares)  

↙ Row 79:  white x 1 (1 square) 

Download the Crochet Elephant Pattern Graph

#3. Crochet Baby Blanket Giraffe Pattern

For my crochet baby blanket giraffe pattern, I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in White , Black , Buff , Coffee  and Cafe Latte .

↙ Row 17:  white x 17 (17 squares)  

↗ Row 18:  white x 18 (18 squares)  

↙ Row 19:  white x 19 (19 squares)  

↗ Row 20:  white x 20 (20 squares)  

↙ Row 21:  white x 15, brown x 1, white x 5 (21 squares)  

↗ Row 22:  white x 4, brown x 4, white x 14 (22 squares)  

↙ Row 23:  white x 14, brown x 5, white x 4 (23 squares)  

↗ Row 24:  white x 4, brown x 1, black x 2, brown x 3, white x 14 (24 squares)  

↙ Row 25:  white x 13, tan x 1, brown x 5, black x 1, brown x 1, white x 4 (25 squares)  

↗ Row 26:  white x 4, brown x 1, black x 1, brown x 5, tan x 3, white x 12 (26 squares)  

↙ Row 27:  white x 10, tan x 5, brown x 6, black x 1, brown x 1, white x 4 (27 squares)  

↗ Row 28:  white x 5, brown x 7, tan x 6, white x 10 (28 squares)  

↙ Row 29:  white x 10, tan x 6, brown x 2, black x 1, brown x 3, black x 1, brown x 1, white x 5 (29 squares)  

↗ Row 30:  white x 5, brown x 8, tan x 4, black x 1, tan x 2, white x 10 (30 squares)  

↙ Row 31:  white x 4, tan x 3, white x 3, tan x 2, black x 2, tan x 3, brown x 8, white x 6 (31 squares)  

↗ Row 32:  white x 7, brown x 3, black x 1, brown x 3, tan x 4, black x 2, tan x 9, white x 3 (32 squares)  

↙ Row 33:  white x 3, tan x 10, black x 1, tan x 4, brown x 8, white x 7 (33 squares)  

↗ Row 34:  white x 8, brown x 8, tan x 15, white x 3 (34 squares)  

↙ Row 35:  white x 3, brown x 1, tan x 14, brown x 8, white x 9 (35 squares)  

↗ Row 36:  white x 10, brown x 8, tan x 13, brown x 1, white x 4 (36 squares)  

↙ Row 37:  white x 4, brown x 2, tan x 5, brown x 2, tan x 5, brown x 4, tan x 4, white x 11 (37 squares)  

↗ Row 38:  white x 11, tan x 5, brown x 4, tan x 3, brown x 5, tan x 3, brown x 2, white x 5 (38 squares)  

↙ Row 39:  white x 6, brown x 16, tan x 5, white x 12 (39 squares)  

↗ Row 40:  white x 13, tan x 5, brown x 8, white x 2, brown x 4, white x 8 (40 squares)  

↙ Row 41:  white x 14, brown x 7, tan x 6, white x 12 (39 squares)  

↗ Row 42:  white x 12, tan x 6, brown x 7, white x 13 (38 squares)  

↙ Row 43:  white x 13, brown x 6, tan x 6, white x 12 (37 squares)  

↗ Row 44:  white x 11, tan x 2, black x 1, tan x 3, brown x 7, white x 12 (36 squares)  

↙ Row 45:  white x 11, brown x 7, tan x 3, black x 2, tan x 1, white x 11 (35 squares)  

↗ Row 46:  white x 10, tan x 2, black x 2, tan x 2, brown x 8, white x 10 (34 squares)  

↙ Row 47:  white x 9, brown x 2, white x 1, brown x 5, tan x 3, black x 1, tan x 2, white x 10 (33 squares)  

↗ Row 48:  white x 10, tan x 5, brown x 5, white x 2, brown x 2, white x 8 (32 squares)  

↙ Row 49:  white x 7, brown x 2, white x 3, brown x 5, tan x 4, white x 10 (31 squares)  

↗ Row 50:  white x 10, tan x 4, brown x 4, white x 4, brown x 2, dark brown x 1, white x 5 (30 squares)  

↙ Row 51:  white x 4, dark brown x 2, brown x 1, white x 4, brown x 5, tan x 3, white x 10 (29 squares)  

↗ Row 52:  white x 10, tan x 2, brown x 2, white x 2, brown x 2, white x 4, dark brown x 3, white x 3 (28 squares)  

↙ Row 53:  white x 3, dark brown x 2, white x 4, brown x 2, white x 3, brown x 1, tan x 3, white x 9 (27 squares)  

↗ Row 54:  white x 9, tan x 2, brown x 2, white x 3, brown x 2, white x 4, dark brown x 1, white x 3 (26 squares)  

↙ Row 55:  white x 7, brown x 2, white x 4, brown x 1, tan x 3, white x 8 (25 squares)  

↗ Row 56:  white x 8, tan x 3, brown x 1, white x 4, brown x 2, white x 6 (24 squares)  

↙ Row 57:  white x 5, dark brown x 1, brown x 1, white x 4, brown x 2, tan x 3, white x 7 (23 squares)  

↗ Row 58:  white x 6, tan x 4, brown x 1, white x 5, dark brown x 2, white x 4 (22 squares)  

↙ Row 59:  white x 3, dark brown x 3, white x 4, brown x 1, tan x 4, white x 6 (21 squares)  

↗ Row 60:  white x 5, tan x 4, brown x 1, white x 5, dark brown x 2, white x 3 (20 squares)  

↙ Row 61:  white x 3, dark brown x 1, white x 5, brown x 1, tan x 4, white x 5 (19 squares)  

↗ Row 62:  white x 4, tan x 4, brown x 1, white x 9 (18 squares)  

↙ Row 63:  white x 8, brown x 1, tan x 4, white x 4 (17 squares)  

↗ Row 64:  white x 4, tan x 3, brown x 1, white x 8 (16 squares)  

↙ Row 65:  white x 8, brown x 1, tan x 3, white x 3 (15 squares)  

↗ Row 66:  white x 3, tan x 2, brown x 2, white x 7 (14 squares)  

↙ Row 67:  white x 7, brown x 2, tan x 1, white x 3 (13 squares)  

↗ Row 68:  white x 3, brown x 2, white x 7 (12 squares)  

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#4. Crochet Baby Blanket Hippo Pattern

For my crochet baby blanket hippo pattern, I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in White , Black , Aran , Light Gray ,  Dusty Grey  and  Baby Pink .

↙ Row 15:  white x 5, dark gray x 3, white x 7 (15 squares)  

↗ Row 16:  white x 6, dark gray x 2, gray x 2, dark gray x 1, white x 5 (16 squares)  

↙ Row 17:  white x 4, dark gray x 2, gray x 4, dark gray x 1, white x 2, off white x 1, white x 3 (17 squares)  

↗ Row 18:  white x 3, off white x 2, white x 1, dark gray x 1, gray x 6, dark gray x 1, white x 4 (18 squares)  

↙ Row 19:  white x 4, dark gray x 1, gray x 7, dark gray x 1, off white x 3, white x 3 (19 squares)  

↗ Row 20:  white x 3, off white x 3, dark gray x 1, gray x 8, dark gray x 1, white x 4 (20 squares)  

↙ Row 21:  white x 4, dark gray x 1, gray x 9, dark gray x 1, off white x 2, white x 4 (21 squares)  

↗ Row 22:  white x 5, off white x 1, dark gray x 1, gray x 10, dark gray x 1, white x 4 (22 squares)  

↙ Row 23:  white x 5, gray x 6, dark gray x 1, gray x 4, dark gray x 1, white x 6 (23 squares)  

↗ Row 24:  white x 6, dark gray x 1, gray x 5, dark gray x 1, gray x 5, dark gray x 1, white x 5 (24 squares)  

↙ Row 25:  white x 6, gray x 5, dark gray x 1, gray x 1, dark gray x 1, gray x 4, dark gray x 1, white x 6 (25 squares)  

↗ Row 26:  white x 6, dark gray x 1, gray x 5, dark gray x 2, gray x 5, dark gray x 1, white x 6 (26 squares)  

↙ Row 27:  white x 6, dark gray x 1, gray x 6, dark gray x 1, gray x 6, dark gray x 1, white x 2, off white x 1, white x 3 (27 squares)  

↗ Row 28:  white x 3, off white x 2, white x 1, dark gray x 1, gray x 14, white x 7 (28 squares)  

↙ Row 29:  white x 7, dark gray x 1, gray x 14, dark gray x 1, off white x 3, white x 3 (29 squares)  

↗ Row 30:  white x 3, off white x 3, dark gray x 1, gray x 14, dark gray x 1, white x 8 (30 squares)  

↙ Row 31:  white x 8, gray x 16, dark gray x 1, off white x 2, white x 4 (31 squares)  

↗ Row 32:  white x 5, off white x 1, dark gray x 1, gray x 15, dark gray x 1, gray x 1, white x 8 (32 squares)  

↙ Row 33:  white x 8, gray x 2, dark gray x 1, gray x 15, dark gray x 1, white x 6 (33 squares)  

↗ Row 34:  white x 6, dark gray x 1, gray x 15, dark gray x 1, gray x 3, white x 8 (34 squares)  

↙ Row 35:  white x 8, gray x 4, dark gray x 1, gray x 15, dark gray x 1, white x 6 (35 squares)  

↗ Row 36:  white x 6, dark gray x 1, gray x 15, dark gray x 1, gray x 5, white x 8 (36 squares)  

↙ Row 37:  white x 8, gray x 22, dark gray x 1, white x 6 (37 squares)  

↗ Row 38:  white x 6, dark gray x 1, gray x 4, dark gray x 1, gray x 18, white x 8 (38 squares)  

↙ Row 39:  white x 9, gray x 17, dark gray x 1, gray x 5, white x 7 (39 squares)  

↗ Row 40:  white x 7, dark gray x 1, gray x 3, dark gray x 1, gray x 1, dark gray x 1, gray x 17, white x 1, gray x 2, white x 6 (40 squares)  

↙ Row 41:  white x 5, gray x 8, black x 1, gray x 12, dark gray x 2, gray x 4, white x 7 (39 squares)  

↗ Row 42:  white x 6, dark gray x 1, gray x 4, dark gray x 1, gray x 12, black x 2, gray x 5, pink x 1, gray x 1, white x 5 (38 squares)  

↙ Row 43:  white x 4, gray x 1, pink x 2, gray x 4, black x 2, gray x 18, white x 6 (37 squares)  

↗ Row 44:  white x 5, dark gray x 1, gray x 18, black x 1, gray x 4, pink x 2, gray x 1, white x 4 (36 squares)  

↙ Row 45:  white x 4, gray x 25, dark gray x 1, white x 5 (35 squares)  

↗ Row 46:  white x 5, dark gray x 1, gray x 24, white x 4 (34 squares)  

↙ Row 47:  white x 5, gray x 23, white x 5 (33 squares)  

↗ Row 48:  white x 4, dark gray x 1, gray x 22, white x 5 (32 squares)  

↙ Row 49:  white x 4, gray x 13, dark gray x 1, gray x 8, dark gray x 1, white x 4 (31 squares)  

↗ Row 50:  white x 4, dark gray x 1, gray x 7, dark gray x 1, gray x 13, white x 4 (30 squares)  

↙ Row 51:  white x 4, gray x 9, black x 1, gray x 3, dark gray x 1, gray x 6, dark gray x 1, white x 4 (29 squares)  

↗ Row 52:  white x 4, dark gray x 1, gray x 5, dark gray x 1, gray x 3, black x 2, gray x 8, white x 4 (28 squares)  

↙ Row 53:  white x 3, gray x 8, black x 2, gray x 4, dark gray x 2, gray x 1, dark gray x 3, white x 4 (27 squares)  

↗ Row 54:  white x 6, dark gray x 2, gray x 6, black x 1, gray x 8, white x 3 (26 squares)  

↙ Row 55:  white x 3, gray x 14, white x 8 (25 squares)  

↗ Row 56:  white x 8, gray x 13, white x 3 (24 squares)  

↙ Row 57:  white x 3, gray x 12, white x 8 (23 squares)  

↗ Row 58:  white x 8, gray x 11, white x 3 (22 squares)  

↙ Row 59:  white x 3, gray x 10, white x 8 (21 squares)  

↗ Row 60:  white x 8, gray x 9, white x 3 (20 squares)  

↙ Row 61:  white x 4, gray x 7, white x 8 (19 squares)  

↗ Row 62:  white x 9, gray x 5, white x 4 (18 squares)  

↙ Row 63:  white x 5, gray x 1, pink x 1, gray x 1, white x 9 (17 squares)  

↗ Row 64:  white x 8, gray x 1, pink x 1, gray x 1, white x 5 (16 squares)  

↙ Row 65:  white x 4, gray x 1, pink x 2, gray x 1, white x 7 (15 squares)  

↗ Row 66:  white x 7, gray x 1, pink x 1, gray x 1, white x 4 (14 squares)  

↙ Row 67:  white x 4, gray x 3, white x 6 (13 squares)  

↗ Row 68:  white x 6, gray x 2, white x 4 (12 squares)  

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#5. Crochet Baby Blanket Zebra Pattern

For my crochet baby blanket zebra pattern, I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in White , Black , and Dusty Grey .

↙ Row 15:  white x 7, black x 5, white x 3 (15 squares)  

↗ Row 16:  white x 3, black x 1, gray x 1, black x 1, white x 2, black x 3, white x 5 (16 squares)  

↙ Row 17:  white x 5, black x 1, white x 4, black x 1, gray x 2, black x 2, white x 2 (17 squares)  

↗ Row 18:  white x 2, black x 1, gray x 4, black x 1, white x 4, black x 1, white x 5 (18 squares)  

↙ Row 19:  white x 5, black x 1, white x 4, black x 1, gray x 5, black x 1, white x 2 (19 squares)  

↗ Row 20:  white x 2, black x 1, gray x 6, white x 5, black x 1, white x 5 (20 squares)  

↙ Row 21:  white x 5, black x 1, white x 5, black x 1, gray x 6, black x 1, white x 2 (21 squares)  

↗ Row 22:  white x 2, black x 1, gray x 7, black x 1, white x 11 (22 squares)  

↙ Row 23:  white x 6, black x 1, white x 5, gray x 8, black x 1, white x 2 (23 squares)  

↗ Row 24:  white x 2, black x 1, gray x 8, black x 1, white x 4, black x 2, white x 6 (24 squares)  

↙ Row 25:  white x 6, black x 2, white x 5, gray x 2, black x 1, gray x 6, black x 1, white x 2 (25 squares)  

↗ Row 26:  white x 2, black x 1, gray x 6, black x 2, gray x 1, black x 1, white x 4, black x 3, white x 6 (26 squares)  

↙ Row 27:  white x 7, black x 3, white x 4, gray x 2, black x 1, gray x 7, black x 1, white x 2 (27 squares)  

↗ Row 28:  white x 2, black x 1, gray x 10, black x 1, white x 6, black x 1, white x 7 (28 squares)  

↙ Row 29:  white x 7, black x 1, white x 7, black x 1, gray x 10, white x 3 (29 squares)  

↗ Row 30:  white x 3, black x 1, gray x 9, black x 1, white x 7, black x 2, white x 7 (30 squares)  

↙ Row 31:  white x 7, black x 3, white x 3, black x 1, white x 3, gray x 10, black x 1, white x 3 (31 squares)  

↗ Row 32:  white x 3, black x 1, gray x 10, black x 1, white x 2, black x 2, white x 2, black x 6, white x 5 (32 squares)  

↙ Row 33:  white x 4, black x 2, white x 2, black x 1, white x 2, black x 1, white x 1, black x 2, white x 3, black x 1, gray x 4, black x 1, gray x 5, white x 4 (33 squares)  

↗ Row 34:  white x 4, black x 1, gray x 4, black x 2, gray x 3, black x 1, white x 4, black x 2, white x 7, black x 2, white x 4 (34 squares)  

↙ Row 35:  white x 4, black x 1, white x 9, black x 1, white x 5, black x 1, gray x 3, black x 1, gray x 4, black x 1, white x 5 (35 squares)  

↗ Row 36:  white x 5, black x 2, gray x 7, black x 1, white x 12, gray x 3, white x 1, black x 1, white x 4 (36 squares)  

↙ Row 37:  white x 4, black x 1, white x 1, gray x 4, white x 12, black x 2, gray x 5, black x 1, white x 7 (37 squares)  

↗ Row 38:  white x 6, black x 1, white x 1, black x 2, gray x 3, black x 1, white x 14, gray x 3, white x 1, black x 1, white x 5 (38 squares)  

↙ Row 39:  white x 6, black x 1, white x 1, gray x 2, white x 15, black x 4, white x 10 (39 squares)  

↗ Row 40:  white x 7, black x 1, white x 24, black x 1, white x 7 (40 squares)  

↙ Row 41:  white x 7, black x 1, white x 23, black x 1, white x 7 (39 squares)  

↗ Row 42:  white x 25, black x 1, white x 2, black x 3, white x 7 (38 squares)  

↙ Row 43:  white x 8, black x 4, white x 10, black x 1, white x 7, black x 1, white x 6 (37 squares)  

↗ Row 44:  white x 13, black x 2, white x 10, black x 3, white x 8 (36 squares)  

↙ Row 45:  white x 7, black x 3, white x 10, black x 2, white x 7, black x 1, white x 5 (35 squares)  

↗ Row 46:  white x 5, black x 1, white x 7, black x 2, white x 9, black x 3, white x 7 (34 squares)  

↙ Row 47:  white x 6, black x 3, white x 3, black x 1, white x 6, black x 1, white x 7, black x 1, white x 5 (33 squares)  

↗ Row 48:  white x 5, black x 1, white x 3, black x 1, white x 10, black x 1, white x 2, black x 3, white x 6 (32 squares) 

↙ Row 49:  white x 5, black x 7, white x 10, black x 2, white x 1, black x 1, white x 5 (31 squares)  

↗ Row 50:  white x 5, black x 4, white x 2, black x 1, white x 7, black x 7, white x 4 (30 squares)  

↙ Row 51:  white x 4, black x 1, white x 1, black x 4, white x 8, black x 1, white x 2, black x 2, white x 6 (29 squares)  

↗ Row 52:  white x 6, black x 1, white x 2, black x 1, white x 8, black x 5, white x 1, black x 1, white x 3 (28 squares)  

↙ Row 53:  white x 4, black x 5, white x 8, black x 4, white x 6 (27 squares)  

↗ Row 54:  white x 7, black x 2, white x 5, black x 1, white x 2, black x 5, white x 4 (26 squares)  

↙ Row 55:  white x 3, black x 5, white x 2, black x 1, white x 5, black x 2, white x 7 (25 squares)  

↗ Row 56:  white x 7, black x 2, white x 4, black x 6, white x 1, black x 1, white x 3 (24 squares)  

↙ Row 57:  white x 2, black x 8, white x 5, black x 1, white x 7 (23 squares)  

↗ Row 58:  white x 9, gray x 1, white x 2, black x 4, white x 1, black x 1, white x 1, black x 1, white x 2 (22 squares)  

↙ Row 59:  white x 3, black x 7, white x 1, gray x 2, white x 1, black x 1, white x 6 (21 squares)  

↗ Row 60:  white x 8, gray x 2, white x 1, black x 4, white x 1, black x 1, white x 3 (20 squares)  

↙ Row 61:  white x 4, black x 2, white x 2, black x 1, white x 1, gray x 2, white x 1, black x 1, white x 5 (19 squares)  

↗ Row 62:  white x 5, black x 1, white x 1, gray x 2, white x 4, black x 1, white x 4 (18 squares)  

↙ Row 63:  white x 7, black x 1, white x 1, gray x 2, black x 1, white x 5 (17 squares)  

↗ Row 64:  white x 4, black x 1, white x 1, gray x 1, white x 1, black x 1, white x 7 (16 squares)  

↙ Row 65:  white x 7, black x 1, white x 2, black x 1, white x 4 (15 squares)  

↗ Row 66:  white x 4, black x 1, white x 1, black x 1, white x 7 (14 squares)  

↙ Row 67:  white x 7, black x 2, white x 4 (13 squares)  

↗ Row 68:  white x 4, black x 1, white x 7 (12 squares)  

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#6. Crochet Baby Blanket Hyena Pattern

For my crochet baby blanket hyena pattern, I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in White , Black , Buff , and Cafe Latte .

↙ Row 19:  white x 14, brown x 2, white x 3 (19 squares)  

↗ Row 20:  white x 2, brown x 6, white x 12 (20 squares)  

↙ Row 21:  white x 10, tan x 2, brown x 7, white x 2 (21 squares)  

↗ Row 22:  white x 2, brown x 1, black x 3, brown x 3, tan x 4, white x 9 (22 squares)  

↙ Row 23:  white x 6, tan x 7, brown x 6, black x 1, brown x 1, white x 2 (23 squares)  

↗ Row 24:  white x 2, brown x 8, tan x 9, white x 5 (24 squares)  

↙ Row 25:  white x 5, tan x 10, brown x 3, black x 1, brown x 4, white x 2 (25 squares)  

↗ Row 26:  white x 3, brown x 3, black x 2, brown x 3, tan x 9, white x 6 (26 squares)  

↙ Row 27:  white x 6, tan x 10, brown x 3, black x 2, brown x 3, white x 3 (27 squares)  

↗ Row 28:  white x 3, brown x 3, black x 2, brown x 4, tan x 3, black x 1, tan x 5, white x 7 (28 squares)  

↙ Row 29:  white x 7, tan x 5, black x 2, tan x 3, brown x 4, black x 1, brown x 3, white x 4 (29 squares)  

↗ Row 30:  white x 4, brown x 8, tan x 4, black x 1, tan x 10, white x 3 (30 squares)  

↙ Row 31:  white x 3, tan x 16, brown x 7, white x 5 (31 squares)  

↗ Row 32:  white x 6, brown x 6, tan x 17, white x 3 (32 squares)  

↙ Row 33:  white x 3, tan x 3, brown x 1, tan x 14, brown x 6, white x 6 (33 squares)  

↗ Row 34:  white x 7, brown x 5, tan x 14, brown x 3, tan x 2, white x 3 (34 squares)  

↙ Row 35:  white x 3, tan x 2, brown x 3, tan x 15, brown x 5, white x 7 (35 squares)  

↗ Row 36:  white x 8, brown x 2, tan x 17, brown x 4, tan x 1, white x 4 (36 squares)  

↙ Row 37:  white x 4, tan x 1, brown x 4, tan x 19, white x 9 (37 squares)  

↗ Row 38:  white x 9, tan x 19, brown x 5, tan x 1, white x 4 (38 squares)  

↙ Row 39:  white x 4, tan x 2, brown x 4, tan x 19, white x 10 (39 squares)  

↗ Row 40:  white x 10, tan x 19, brown x 5, tan x 1, white x 5 (40 squares)  

↙ Row 41:  white x 4, tan x 2, brown x 4, tan x 19, white x 10 (39 squares)  

↗ Row 42:  white x 10, tan x 3, black x 1, tan x 14, brown x 5, tan x 1, white x 4 (38 squares)  

↙ Row 43:  white x 3, tan x 20, black x 2, tan x 3, white x 9 (37 squares)  

↗ Row 44:  white x 9, tan x 3, black x 1, tan x 21, white x 2 (36 squares)  

↙ Row 45:  white x 2, tan x 7, brown x 1, tan x 16, white x 9 (35 squares)  

↗ Row 46:  white x 8, tan x 15, brown x 2, white x 2, tan x 4, white x 3 (34 squares)  

↙ Row 47:  white x 8, brown x 5, tan x 12, white x 8 (33 squares)  

↗ Row 48:  white x 7, tan x 12, brown x 5, white x 8 (32 squares)  

↙ Row 49:  white x 8, brown x 4, tan x 12, white x 7 (31 squares)  

↗ Row 50:  white x 6, tan x 12, brown x 5, white x 7 (30 squares)  

↙ Row 51:  white x 7, brown x 4, tan x 12, white x 6 (29 squares)  

↗ Row 52:  white x 6, tan x 11, brown x 4, white x 7 (28 squares)  

↙ Row 53:  white x 6, brown x 5, tan x 11, white x 5 (27 squares)  

↗ Row 54:  white x 5, tan x 11, brown x 4, white x 6 (26 squares)  

↙ Row 55:  white x 5, brown x 1, white x 1, brown x 3, tan x 8, white x 7 (25 squares)  

↗ Row 56:  white x 7, tan x 7, brown x 2, white x 8 (24 squares)  

↙ Row 57:  white x 9, tan x 8, white x 6 (23 squares)  

↗ Row 58:  white x 6, tan x 8, white x 8 (22 squares)  

↙ Row 59:  white x 8, tan x 1, brown x 5, tan x 2, white x 5 (21 squares)  

↗ Row 60:  white x 5, tan x 1, brown x 5, tan x 2, white x 7 (20 squares)  

↙ Row 61:  white x 6, tan x 2, brown x 5, tan x 2, white x 4 (19 squares)  

↗ Row 62:  white x 4, tan x 2, brown x 4, tan x 2, white x 6 (18 squares)  

↙ Row 63:  white x 5, tan x 2, brown x 5, tan x 2, white x 3 (17 squares)  

↗ Row 64:  white x 3, tan x 2, brown x 4, tan x 2, white x 5 (16 squares)  

↙ Row 65:  white x 4, tan x 2, brown x 4, tan x 2, white x 3 (15 squares)  

↗ Row 66:  white x 3, tan x 2, brown x 3, tan x 2, white x 4 (14 squares)  

↙ Row 67:  white x 3, tan x 2, brown x 3, tan x 2, white x 3 (13 squares)  

↗ Row 68:  white x 3, tan x 6, white x 3 (12 squares)  

↙ Row 69:  white x 3, tan x 4, white x 4 (11 squares)  

↗ Row 70:  white x 4, tan x 4, white x 2 (10 squares)  

↙ Row 71:  white x 2, tan x 1, white x 6 (9 squares)  

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Step 2: Join the Crochet Animals

Sew the crochet baby blanket squares together. Make sure the crochet animals are facing the right way.

Use locking stitch markers to hold the crochet animals together. Weave in your loose ends.

Step 3: Add a Crochet Baby Blanket Border

Choose a starting point. Join the white yarn, ch 2 and hdc in each st. In each corner work (hdc, ch 2, hdc).

Weave in your ends.

Creator of Lovable Loops Melissa Hassler is a renowned crochet designer featured in Crochet World Magazine & known for her crochet designs for Lion Brand Yarn. Expert in C2C crochet, Melissa transforms creativity into timeless crochet designs.

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