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Welcome to the safari
Theo's African Safari Adventure
Our littlest explorer is turning one! The jeep is packed, the sun is low over the grass, and there's a whole savanna waiting. Bring the little ones.
Sunday · 10 January 2027 · 12 noon
The day
When
Sunday, 10 January 2027
12 noon onwards, lunch before the afternoon heat.
The place
Where
Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan
The Hall Function Room
The look
Dress code
Little rangers
Come in your best outfit. Ideas further down.
The reply
RSVP by
Tuesday, 1 December 2026
Tap RSVP Here below, or text Vianca on 0945 658 0498.
Until the jeep leaves
Counting down to Theo's safari
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Sunday, 10 January 2027 · 12 noon · Philippine time
Out on the game drive
Theo leads the way
Theo, one year old, leading the game drive
What to wear
Dress like a ranger
Four ideas, modelled by the birthday boy himself.
The rangerKhaki shirt, wide-brim hat, binoculars at the ready.
The explorerPocket vest, a cap, and a backpack for treasures.
The leopardAnimal print, bucket hat and sunnies. Very sharp.
The zebraBlack and white stripes with a neckerchief for the game drive.
Grown-ups are very welcome to join in. Nothing needs buying — khaki, beige, green, or anything at all with stripes or spots will do the job nicely, and plain comfortable clothes are perfectly fine too. Come as you are, and come hungry.
Field guide · keep your eyes on the grass
Who you might spot out there
Every animal travels in a group with a name of its own. Tap one and it will run across the screen to wish Theo a happy birthday.
At the camp table
What's on
The bush buffeta full spread by Crimson's culinary team
The gelato cartparked at the watering hole, help yourselves
Games & prizestrophies for the sharpest young trackers
Live entertainmentthe savanna puts on a show
Photo cornerproof you survived the expedition
The cakeone candle, one very small explorer
Ranger's kit
Bring with you
Your best outfit
Spare clothes for the kids
A good appetite
A sense of adventure
Expect the little ones to come home happily worn out and not entirely clean.
Getting to camp
The route to Crimson
Over the two bridges from Cebu City, then east across Mactan to the resort. Allow about an hour from the city, longer on a Sunday lunchtime.
Where you start Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan, The Hall The drive, about 60 minutes
Supplies for the expedition
Theo's wish list
BooksOnes that teach good manners — see Theo's Goodreads wishlist below.
Animal friendsPlush or wooden, the wilder the better.
ClothesSize 12 months to 2 years, ready for the next adventure.
ShoesLittle boots for a little explorer.
ToysAnything suited to 12 months and up.
EssentialsCetaphil nappy cream, WaterWipes, mosquito off spray, mosquito stickers, Pigeon hand & face wipes, Rascals premium tape diapers (large).
SurprisesHe is one. Everything in the world is new to him.
Theo's Goodreads wishlist
The safari library
Twelve board books that teach good manners — kindness, sharing, and please-and-thank-you. Tap a book to open it at Fully Booked.
One small thing before you buy: we never did get round to setting up
one of those clever book-registry contraptions — so the registry is, regrettably, just
Vianca and her phone. Message her the title you have your eye on and she'll tell you
straight away whether someone has already claimed it. Theo adores a good story, but
even he draws the line at four copies of the same one.
Send word to camp
Joining the safari?
RSVP by 1 December 2026
Tap the button and tell us how many big and little rangers to expect, and about any dietary restrictions. It takes a minute.