safari

noun

sa·fa·ri | \sə-ˈfär-ē,

-ˈfa-rē\

Definition of safari

1 : the caravan and equipment of a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa also : such a hunting expedition

2 : journey, expedition an arctic safari

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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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This encounter may illustrate the fine line trackers and safari guides have to toe between guest experience and long-term relationships with the animals. — Richie Hertzberg, National Geographic, "Leopard's 'Playful' Bite Could Have Dangerous Consequences," 21 May 2018 The groom was already working there as a safari guide and staying in the same lodge as the bride. — New York Times, "Gabriella Gentil, Kyle Hickson," 6 May 2018 There are two safari itineraries available, both organized by leading safari company Micato. — Gene Sloan, USA TODAY, "Azamara Club Cruises to begin South Africa voyages," 25 June 2018 Sibuya Game Reserve, near the popular tourist destination of Cape Town, is one of those open for safaris on the Eastern Cape. — Lindsey Bever, latimes.com, "Poachers were looking for rhinos. They found hungry lions instead, game reserve says," 6 July 2018 Kenyan Kids on Safari provides Kenya's youth with the opportunity to join tourists, medical volunteers and others on safari to experience the local fauna. — Tonny Onyulo, USA TODAY, "'The savior to protecting these elephants is kids': How Kenya is defending future wildlife," 7 June 2018 For an extra charge, the Phoenician will also offer trapeze classes, a birds of the Phoenician tour and a golf cart safari. — Dawn Gilbertson, azcentral, "Best Phoenix, Scottsdale summer hotel and resort deals for 2018," 15 May 2018 Drivers with their own race cars can store the vehicles in private garages and enjoy the perks of using any of the six rally course stages, supermoto track, half-mile paved karting road course, safari and obstacle courses. — Amy Aumick, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Explore Florida's Bradford County: A motorsports mecca in Starke," 7 May 2018 The couple met in 2012 when the bride was on a safari in Kruger Park in South Africa. — New York Times, "Gabriella Gentil, Kyle Hickson," 6 May 2018

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