safari

noun

sa·​fa·​ri sə-ˈfär-ē 

-ˈfa-rē

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

The true crime story about a millionaire dentist, his wife, and his mistress, and one of their suspicious deaths on a Zambian safari — a mystery documented in the pages of Rolling Stone — will be the focus of a Hulu docuseries out next month. —Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025

An epic desert safari complete with dune bashing A can’t-miss excursion while visiting the UAE is the desert safari. —Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2025

More than just a luxury safari outfitter, Elewana has committed to creating a tourism model that uplifts communities, protects biodiversity, and drives economic resilience. —Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025

What does a typical day on a cycling safari look like? —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Swahili, journey, from Arabic safarī of a journey

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing safari

• safari jacket
• safari park
• safari suit

Rhymes for safari

• acari
• behari
• bihari
• chiari
• harari
• tamari
• calamari
• zamindari
• chary
• mari
• quare
• sari

Kids Definition

safari

noun

sa·​fa·​ri sə-ˈfär-ē 

-ˈfar-

: a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa