Ages 3+
Create your own African safari adventures with the Tara Treasures Large Safari Playscape. Inspired by the vast grasslands of the African Serengeti, this beautifully handcrafted felt play mat provides the perfect backdrop for imaginative small world play, storytelling and open ended exploration.
Complete with rolling golden plains, a sheltered cave and a peaceful waterhole, this thoughtfully designed playscape invites children to create endless wildlife adventures as animals roam, rest and gather across the landscape. Pair it with safari animal figurines, wooden animals or loose parts to build ever changing play scenes that grow with your child's imagination.
Designed in Melbourne and ethically handmade by skilled women artisans in Nepal, every Tara Treasures playscape reflects outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail. Made from premium New Zealand wool and coloured with non toxic dyes, it offers a durable, tactile and natural play experience that is equally at home in the playroom, classroom or early learning environment.
Why You'll Love It
- Large safari themed felt playscape inspired by the African Serengeti
- Creates an inviting backdrop for safari animals, loose parts and small world play
- Encourages imaginative storytelling, creative thinking and open ended play
- Features detailed landscape elements including grassy plains, a cave and a waterhole for realistic play scenes
- Handcrafted from premium New Zealand wool for exceptional quality and durability
- Coloured using non toxic dyes for a safe and natural play experience
- Designed in Melbourne and ethically handmade by talented women artisans in Nepal
- A beautiful resource for homes, childcare centres, kindergartens and classrooms
Perfect For
- Recommended for children aged 3 years and over
- Perfect for preschoolers and school aged children who love animals, imaginative play and storytelling
- A wonderful addition to Montessori, Steiner inspired and Reggio Emilia learning environments
- Ideal for small world play collections, homeschool activities, classrooms and early learning centres
- A thoughtful gift for birthdays, Christmas or any child who enjoys wildlife and creative play
Play Ideas
- Create an African safari adventure with animal figurines
- Build wildlife rescue stories and conservation themed play scenes
- Use alongside wooden trees, rocks and loose parts to design unique habitats
- Encourage storytelling by inventing animal adventures and exploring life on the Serengeti
- Combine with other felt landscapes to create a larger interconnected small world
Develops Skills
- Imaginative thinking
- Creative storytelling
- Language and communication skills
- Motor skills Gross and Fine
- Boosts self-confidence & Social skills
- Problem solving
- Social play and cooperation
- Emotional expression
- Understanding of the natural world
Included
- Large Safari Playmat
- Storage/Dust Bag
Product Details
- Material: 100% natural wool
- Approximate Size: 80 x 50cm
- Handcrafted using natural materials
- Rolls up for easy storage with integrated button fastening
Features
- Ethically hand-felted from 100% New Zealand wool
- Coloured with azo-free dye, safe for children and pets
Tara Treasures is a Fair Trade Certified™ Brand. Our products are handmade according to Fair Trade principles. This certification ensures fair wages, safe working conditions and sustainable livelihoods for Tara Treasures' women artisans in Nepal.
Tara Treasures' wool felt products are made with materials that meet the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification. Every item bearing the STANDARD 100 label is certified as having passed safety tests for the presence of harmful substances.
Safety
- Contains small parts that may pose a choking risk for children under 3 years of age.
- Adult supervision is recommended during play.
Wooden toys, animal figurines, and books shown in images are not included and are for illustrative purposes only.