The big, the tall and the downright odd
The African savanna is packed with showstoppers, and this puzzle gathers the lot. You'll be tracking the LION and his PRIDE, the enormous ELEPHANT, the impossibly tall GIRAFFE, and the fastest sprinter on the plains, the CHEETAH. The RHINO and HIPPO are here too — best admired from a safe distance.
Because every new puzzle pulls a fresh herd of words, no two safari word searches are the same. One round you're spotting a ZEBRA in the diagonals; the next a giggling HYENA is hiding backwards in the tall grass.
Not just the headliners
The savanna's smaller stars get their moment too. Keep an eye out for the lookout MEERKAT, the scruffy WARTHOG, the cheeky BABOON and the elegant GAZELLE bounding across the plain. We've even hidden the WILDEBEEST, star of the great migration, for sharp-eyed spotters.
For younger explorers it's a fantastic way to learn about wild animals while having fun. Tracking down E-L-E-P-H-A-N-T turns spelling practice into a proper adventure.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each animal you spot locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know what's still out on the plain.
Want a real challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a bigger grid with diagonals and reverse words. Stuck on an elusive one? Tap Hint, or hit Solve to round up the whole safari at once.
Print a safari animal word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh safari puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a long journey, a quiet afternoon, or a lesson on African wildlife.
Teachers love these for topics on habitats and wild animals. Add a name-and-date line and you've got ready-to-print worksheets in seconds, free and account-free.
Frequently asked questions
Which safari animals are in the word search?
All the savanna stars — lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra, rhino, cheetah, hyena and more, plus words like pride, mane and savanna. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is the safari animal word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for kids?
Absolutely. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words, perfect for lessons on wild animals and young learners.