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
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An African safari is a bucket-list experience that will create lasting memories for a lifetime.
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Each day delivers thrilling action and doubles as a marine safari, with sightings of turtles, pods of dolphins, a shiver of sharks, and even a feeding whale shark.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, many safari outfitters offer dynamic itineraries—think pairing the quintessential South African safari with a surreal stint in Namibia or a blue safari grand finale in Mozambique filled with whales, dolphins, whale sharks, and dugongs—designed to engage animal lovers of all ages.
—Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025
As the overall winner, Marchetti will receive a Kenyan safari, a handmade trophy from Tanzania and a photography bag.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Each day delivers thrilling action and doubles as a marine safari, with sightings of turtles, pods of dolphins, a shiver of sharks, and even a feeding whale shark.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, many safari outfitters offer dynamic itineraries—think pairing the quintessential South African safari with a surreal stint in Namibia or a blue safari grand finale in Mozambique filled with whales, dolphins, whale sharks, and dugongs—designed to engage animal lovers of all ages.
—Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025
As the overall winner, Marchetti will receive a Kenyan safari, a handmade trophy from Tanzania and a photography bag.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for safari
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safari. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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safari
noun
sa·fa·ri
sə-ˈfär-ē 
-ˈfar-
: a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
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