100+ Best Safari Instagram Captions

Looking for a great caption to seal off your amazing Instagram carousel of pictures from your dream holiday? Then look no further! I’ve got you covered with more than 100 Safari Instagram Captions!

Safari holidays are on many people’s bucket lists and posting your amazing photos on social media is a guaranteed way of showcasing to your friends and family just how wonderful the experience can be.

But with so many great images on show, it can be hard to think of a fitting caption that sums up just how incredible safari is. Take a look at my compiled list below for some inspiration!

Plus, I’ve made a list of great music choices you might like to choose for any safari-themed Instagram Reels – scroll to the bottom for this!

100+ Safari Instagram captions

Find over 100 Instagram captions below, divided into categories to make it easier to find something you might like! Tweaking the basis of captions to fit your own Instagram style is also a great idea – don’t feel like you have to stick to my suggestions!

Short and sweet safari captions

Everyone likes a short and simple caption from time to time!

1. Where the wild things are…
2. Wild at heart
3. Basking in nature
4. Safari dreams and sunset scenes
5. Safari mode: activated
6. Where adventure meets nature
7. Untamed beauty
8. Wild and free
9. On the adventure of a lifetime
10. Feeling wild
11. Wild. Beautiful. Magical.
12. Forever memories
13. Where the wild things roam free
14. Safari life = the best life
15. Wildlife in all its glory
16. Exploring the magic of the wild
17. Living on the wild side
18. Keep calm and safari on

Animal-focused captions

Safaris are about the animals after all, so why not choose an animal-themed caption to match your pics?

1. Just a little bit of monkey business…
2. Stripes, spots and everything wild
3. Tracking the paw prints wherever they go
4. Spotted: the most fashionable animal on Earth! 🐆
5. Taking a walk on the wild side
6. Feeling so pawsative!
7. Today’s forecast: 100% chance of fur!
8. King of the jungle, and of my heart! 🦁
9. Here, kitty kitty!
10. I’m having trunkloads of fun on safari! 🐘
11. Monkey see, monkey do
12. Just hanging around 🐒

Romantic safari captions

Are the savannah plains not the only thing you’ve fallen in love with? Check out these cute couple captions for your safari pics!

1. Two hearts sharing one wild adventure
2. That sunset is pretty beautiful, but nothing compares to us!
3. Admiring the African skies with my lover
4. Making magical memories together
5. You’re my greatest adventure
6. We’re unstoppable together, just like the wild.
7. You, me and the wild.
8. City streets to safari jeeps, together always.
9. Adventuring with you is my favourite thing to do!

Still on the fence of taking a safari holiday? Read my article on ethical safaris here.

Fun safari captions

Upbeat captions are a great way to express your humorous side while showcasing your amazing snaps!

1. Channeling my inner Attenborough
2. A new meaning to “zebra crossing”
3. Keeping up with the herd
4. Proof that I’m totally wild
5. My spirit animal just looked at me!
6. Lions and elephants and zebras, oh my!
7. Hakuna matata? Yes.
8. National Geographic’s newest employee
9. With my mane squad
10. Who needs money anyway?
11. On the lookout for more prey…to photograph, obviously!
12. Out of office: lion spotting
13. Just lion around
14. Feeling a bit feral
15. Me in my natural habitat
16. Giraffe-ology degree pending…
17. I’m going to race a cheetah today. Place your bets…
18. Hoping I don’t look like too much of a snack…
19. Feeling purr-fectly at home
20. You’ll have to drag me back to the office!

‘Lion King’ safari captions

Admit it, you compared all the animals you saw on your safari trip to the characters in Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ – we all do it! Ticking off Simba, Pumbaa and Timon one by one is a great feeling.

1. “You gotta put your behind in your past” – Pumbaa
2. It’s our problem-free philosophy!
3. Can you feel the love tonight?
4. I just can’t wait to be king!
5. Look it’s Mufasa!
6. Hakuna Matata
7. Chasing Nala and Simba all day long
8. This post is Simba-approved!
9. Some amazing circle of life 🐒moments
10. I feel like I’m more of a Pumbaa than a Mufasa
11. Everything the light touches…
12. Some great snaps of Pumbaa/Simba/Zazu

‘Big Five’ inspired safari Instagram captions

Spotting the ‘Big Five’ while on safari is a traveller’s dream. Luckily, I can say I’m officially in that club! Here are some captions inspired by seeing the ‘Big Five’.

* Important note: Lots of safari lodges will ask that you do not post any photographs that you have taken of rhinos that you may see while on safari. Please respect this request – it is to protect the rhinos from poachers! *

1. Mission accomplished ✅ – 🦁🐘🐆🦏🐃
2. Buffalo? ✅ Leopard? ✅ Living the dream? ✅
3. Lions and leopards and buffalos —oh my!
4. Finding all five was worth every second!
5. Found all of the safari royalty: 🦁🐘🐆🦏🐃
6. Big Five, an even bigger adventure
7. Bucket list item: ✅

Sunset Instagram captions

It’s a no-brainer that many people’s favourite time of day on safari is sunset – they are BEAUTIFUL! If you want to show some appreciation for the amazing red skies then here are some Instagram captions that might do the trick.

1. I have fallen in love with the sky
2. Golden hour: wild edition
3. The sun sets and the adventure begins
4. The perfect ending to an unforgettable day
5. My favourite time of day
6. Oh to be a lion and have this view every night…
7. Chasing sunsets across the savannah
8. Savannah sunsets are the best
9. Another day, another amazing sunset
10. Someone painted the sky red
11. Goodnight, Sun!
12. Ending the day as beautifully as it started
13. When the night falls, the wild calls
14. I came for the animals, but I’m staying for the sunsets

Safari Instagram Reel music

Having an engaging backing track for your Instagram Reel or post is very important if you’re looking to get noticed! Here are some of the best options I could find that you could use to elevate your post to the next level:

1. “Africa” by Toto – Classic, iconic, and instantly evokes the feeling of the African wilderness.
2. “Circle of Life” by Elton John – From ‘The Lion King’, it’s perfect for wildlife and nature content.
3. “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” by Shakira – Upbeat and lively, great for showcasing adventurous moments.
4. “Rise Up” by Andra Day – Inspirational and empowering, fitting for scenes of breathtaking landscapes.
5. “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by The Tokens – Light-hearted and fun, adds a playful vibe.
6. “Wild World” by Cat Stevens – A mellow, reflective track that complements serene moments in nature.
7. “Grateful” by Rita Ora – A modern and uplifting track for capturing a sense of awe in nature.
8. “Hakuna Matata” by Nathan Lane & Ernie Sabella – For a whimsical, carefree vibe, especially with animal footage.
9. “Jungle Rhythm” by Various Artists – Instrumental with tribal beats, perfect for showcasing the natural sounds of the safari.
10. “Home” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – A feel-good, acoustic track for heartfelt moments in the wild.
11. “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” by Lou Reed – A classic rock track with a cool, edgy vibe, perfect for a safari reel with a touch of rebellion.
12. “Adventure of a Lifetime” by Coldplay – Upbeat and adventurous, great for showcasing the excitement of a safari.

Conclusion: Best safari Instagram captions

Well, that’s my list! I hope you found a great idea from my safari Instagram captions list for your post!

Safari vacations are truly an amazing experience. If you’re yet to go then I hope you have an amazing time and if you’ve already been then how’s planning your next one going? 😆

If you need any ideas for your planning, then I stayed at Vuyani Safari Lodge in Hoespruit in South Africa, make sure to check them out. (Not an ad!)

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