1
: the caravan and equipment of a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
also
: such a hunting expedition
2
: journey, expedition
an arctic safari
safari
intransitive verb
Examples of safari in a Sentence
He went on a safari in Africa last year.
a group of hunters on safari
Recent Examples on the Web
Add to that gourmet meals, exceptional service, and halcyon sunsets over the Okavango River, and this could be the most exclusive water safari in Botswana.
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Gemma Harris, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2024
Depending on your needs, Rosen says insurance policies can range from $80 per person for a short trip to up to $500 for a luxurious safari.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
My bear-spotting safari with Wild Spain Travel in May 2022 was undoubtedly one of my life's most thrilling travel experiences.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
Therefore, the ship is run more like an adventure safari in Africa than a cruise.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Our final leg of the safari takes us back to the Okavango Delta, this time to the camp Jao.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Going on a horseback safari in the Borana Conservancy, a 32,000-acre preserve in northern Kenya, is the top thing to do this year, says the publication.
—USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
For instance, couples looking for a chance to fully unwind might opt for a beach vacation or spa weekend in a beautiful destination, while those searching for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure may want to book an African safari.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024
African Safari If a safari is on your bucket list, a trip to southern Africa can easily tack on safaris in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia or Botswana (not to mention South Africa).
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Gemma Harris, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2024
Depending on your needs, Rosen says insurance policies can range from $80 per person for a short trip to up to $500 for a luxurious safari.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
My bear-spotting safari with Wild Spain Travel in May 2022 was undoubtedly one of my life's most thrilling travel experiences.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
Therefore, the ship is run more like an adventure safari in Africa than a cruise.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Our final leg of the safari takes us back to the Okavango Delta, this time to the camp Jao.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Going on a horseback safari in the Borana Conservancy, a 32,000-acre preserve in northern Kenya, is the top thing to do this year, says the publication.
—USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
For instance, couples looking for a chance to fully unwind might opt for a beach vacation or spa weekend in a beautiful destination, while those searching for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure may want to book an African safari.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024
African Safari If a safari is on your bucket list, a trip to southern Africa can easily tack on safaris in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia or Botswana (not to mention South Africa).
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safari. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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safari
noun
sa·fa·ri
sə-ˈfär-ē 
-ˈfar-
: a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
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