African Elephant Coloring Pages

By: David Jackson

Last updated: Feb 24, 2025

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Welcome to our collection of 8 beautiful African Elephant Coloring Pages! These pictures are designed for those who love African elephants - giant, intelligent and emotional animals. With wild natural scenes, cute baby elephants, mother elephants protecting their babies, or even beautifully decorated elephants, the collection offers many interesting coloring experiences. This is a great way for children and adults to relax, be creative and explore the magical world of wildlife.

Collection of 12 African Elephant Coloring Pages

Our African elephant coloring pages collection includes a variety of stunning designs to spark creativity. You’ll find an African elephant resting under a tree, an African elephant standing in front of a palace, and a little one splashing joyfully in the rain. The safari scene with an African elephant beside a jeep is perfect for adventure enthusiasts, while the serene image of a mother and baby walking together showcases their beautiful bond. Majestic elephants standing tall in the wild and strolling through savannahs complete this collection. Each design offers unique details, from intricate backgrounds to expressive elephants, making them engaging and fun to color. If you're looking for more creative options, check out our Elephant Coloring Pages Free for a broader range of elephant-themed designs. 

4 Newly Updated Printable African Elephant Coloring Pages

Majestic African elephant at a waterhole coloring page

African elephant drinking water near a pond coloring page

Cute baby African elephant splashing in water coloring page

Baby African elephant splashing water in a puddle coloring page

African elephant family in a scenic savanna coloring page

African elephant family walking together in the savanna coloring page

Friendly African elephant with two birds on its back coloring page

African elephant carrying two birds on its back coloring page

African Elephant Standing in the Wild Coloring Page

This picture shows the majesty of African elephants in their natural habitat. With the image of a large elephant standing still in the middle of a vast savanna, behind are the typical acacia trees of the African land, I want to convey the wild and free beauty of nature here. This design is meant to honor the world of wild animals and encourage children to understand more about the importance of environmental conservation. When coloring, you can use dark or light gray tones for the elephant, green for the treetops, and light yellow for the ground to create the most realistic scene.

Mother and Baby African Elephant Walking Together Coloring Page

This picture shows the sacred motherly love between a mother and baby elephant as they walk together in the wild. I created this picture to emphasize the family bond in the animal world, especially elephants - a very social species. When coloring, the mother and baby elephants can be colored in light or dark gray tones, with a little white light for a realistic effect. The surrounding trees and vegetation can be shown in shades of green, while the sky can be a light blue with a few white clouds. This picture not only helps children practice their coloring skills, but also teaches about love and care in nature.

Joyful Baby African Elephant in the Rain Coloring Page

This picture shows a happy moment of an African elephant playing in the rain. With its trunk raised high, its eyes shining and the water splashing, this image brings a sense of happiness and dynamism. I designed this picture to show the simple joy of wild animals enjoying nature. When coloring, you can use light or dark gray for the elephant, combined with blue shades for the rain and rainbow to create a vibrant highlight. 

Safari Adventure with African Elephant Coloring Page

This picture shows an exciting moment during a safari trip in Africa, where a giant African elephant stands next to an off-road vehicle. What's more, the driver is a cute bear, creating humor and creativity for the picture. I designed this picture to stimulate children's imagination, helping them not only color but also imagine exciting adventure stories in the wild. When coloring, you can use earth tones such as brown, yellow or green for the car, while the elephant can be colored gray with light details such as white or blue to create highlights

Decorated African Elephant in Front of a Palace Coloring Page

This picture has a traditional style when showing an ornately decorated African elephant standing in front of a magnificent palace. This image is inspired by cultural festivals in some African and Asian countries, where elephants are honored and decorated with beautiful patterns. I designed this picture to bring a little difference, showing elephants in a magnificent royal space. When coloring, you can use vibrant colors like gold, red, blue, and purple for the elephant decorations. The palace can be colored in gold or cream for a luxurious look, combined with the blue sky and surrounding trees to highlight the classic space. 

African Elephant Walking in the Savannah Coloring Page

This picture depicts an elephant walking in the middle of a vast savanna, surrounded by rows of large acacia trees and bushes. I designed this image to show the strength and majesty of elephants, and at the same time show the connection between animals and wild nature. When coloring, you can use warm colors such as brown, orange, yellow for the ground, combined with green tones for the trees to create a realistic feeling. The elephant can be colored with different shades of gray, you can add a little white to create brightness and depth

Baby African Elephant Drinking Water from a Pond Coloring Page

This picture shows a lovely moment of a baby African elephant drinking water from a small pond in the wild. I designed this picture to bring a simple but very realistic image of elephants' life in the wild. Children can use light gray or dark gray to color the baby elephant, combined with blue for the water and green for the surrounding trees. The rocks can be colored in brown or gray tones to create realism. This picture not only helps children relax but also conveys a message about protecting the natural environment, the habitat of these lovely elephants.

African Elephant Resting Under a Tree Coloring Page

In this picture, a baby elephant is relaxing under the canopy of a large tree, creating a peaceful and lovely scene. I wanted to show the cuteness and innocent personality of elephants, while emphasizing their connection with their natural habitat. When coloring, you can use a light gray for the baby elephant to highlight the softness of its skin, while the greenery can be shown in dark and light green tones to create depth. The ground can be colored in brown tones, and the sky can be light blue with a few white clouds

8 African Elephant Coloring Pages Categorize by Difficulty and Age

The African Elephant Coloring Pages collection includes 8 designs with different difficulty levels, suitable for each age and coloring level:

1. Easy (3-6 years old): Pictures with simple lines, few details, suitable for young children who are new to coloring.

- Baby elephant drinking water by the lake - Image of baby elephant with simple details, helping children practice basic coloring.
- Mother and baby elephant walking together - A clear, easy-to-recognize design, suitable for young children who like to color animal couples.
- Elephant relaxing under the shade of a tree - Soft lines, helping children focus on coloring without being overwhelmed by complicated details.

2. Medium (7-10 years old): Pictures with additional details such as the surrounding environment, helping children develop coloring skills and become more creative.

- Elephant playing in the rain – Rain and rainbow scenes offer a variety of color options, helping children practice their color matching skills.
- Elephant standing in the wild – The scenery is richer, but still maintains clear lines for children to easily color.
- Elephant walking in the savannah – The combination of animals and nature provides a moderate challenge for children of this age.

3. Difficult (11 years and up and adults): Pictures with many complex details, suitable for older children and art coloring lovers.

- Elephant decorated in front of the palace – The motifs on the elephants and the palace architecture require meticulousness and patience when coloring.
- Elephant in a traditional festival – A rich design with many small details, suitable for those who want to challenge their coloring skills.

Ideas for Using African Elephant Coloring Pages

African Elephant Coloring Pages are not just for coloring, they can be used in many creative and meaningful ways. Here are some fun ideas to use this collection:

1. Learning and Education Activities

Introduce wildlife: Incorporate coloring with a lesson about African elephants, their habitats, and the importance of preserving them.
Teach colors and art skills: Help young children recognize colors, mix colors, and develop creativity.
Create a writing assignment: After coloring, children can write a short description of the elephant or imagine an interesting story related to the picture.

2. Creative Decorations and Crafts

Make a wall hanging: After coloring, it can be framed or hung on the wall to decorate the room.
Make cards or bookmarks: Cut out small pieces from coloring pages to make cards for friends or bookmarks.
Make an art notebook: Collect the colored pictures in a notebook to record your or your child's creative process.

3. Family and Group Activities

Coloring contest: Organize a small competition in the family or classroom to encourage children to be creative and confidently express their talents.
Family bonding activity: The whole family can color together, share ideas and create beautiful pictures.
Create a story from pictures: Each person in the group can tell a short story based on the picture they colored.

4. Use in Special Events

Wildlife theme for birthday parties: Use African elephant coloring pictures to create games for children at birthday parties.
Make personalized gifts: A beautiful coloring picture can become a meaningful gift for relatives or friends.
Wildlife Day: Partner with conservation events to raise awareness about African elephants.

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Conclusion

African Elephant Coloring Pages is a great collection for those who love elephants and the art of coloring. The pictures not only bring relaxation but also help us appreciate the beauty of wildlife. Thank you for visiting! We always update new designs to bring more attractive coloring options.