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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This nine-day journey through South Africa and Zambia is one part wildlife safari and one part immersive cultural experience.
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Josh Roberts, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
The British safari company Africa Odyssey works with Kamba African Rainforest Experiences, which runs three luxury lodges in and around the national park.
—Holden Frith, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
Kenya Animal lovers should go all out and plan their dream safari in Kenya during their fourth decade.
—Jill Krasny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
With the Gettys, Gavin went on safari and watched polar bears in Canada.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
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Josh Roberts, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
The British safari company Africa Odyssey works with Kamba African Rainforest Experiences, which runs three luxury lodges in and around the national park.
—Holden Frith, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
Kenya Animal lovers should go all out and plan their dream safari in Kenya during their fourth decade.
—Jill Krasny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
With the Gettys, Gavin went on safari and watched polar bears in Canada.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safari. Accessed 13 Jan. 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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