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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Beyond Munich’s spring and fall festivals, a broader picture emerges on a Bavarian suds safari that winds through brewery towns, beer halls and village squares where alcohol‑free options are gaining traction.
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David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
The couple have also soaked up the sun on the beach in Miami, skied in the Alps and went on a safari in Namibia.
—Kara Nesvig, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Sustainability is a priority at Sal Salis, with the 16 eco-luxury safari tents designed for minimal impact, just metres from the largest fringing reef in the world, its barefoot luxury as nature intended.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Meals are served around the pool or at small tables in the open-air dining room (no need to share tables with fellow safari-goers).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
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David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
The couple have also soaked up the sun on the beach in Miami, skied in the Alps and went on a safari in Namibia.
—Kara Nesvig, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Sustainability is a priority at Sal Salis, with the 16 eco-luxury safari tents designed for minimal impact, just metres from the largest fringing reef in the world, its barefoot luxury as nature intended.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Meals are served around the pool or at small tables in the open-air dining room (no need to share tables with fellow safari-goers).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safari. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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safari
noun
sa·fa·ri
sə-ˈfär-ē 
-ˈfar-
: a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
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