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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To see even more wildlife, ask the staff to arrange a night game safari at nearby Nairobi National Park, with the glittering skyline in the background.
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Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
Schoeck and her fiancé, Ross Barlow, had planned to marry this June and spend their honeymoon on safari, according to a GoFundMe post in Valerie’s honor.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Terra Firma Dark Sky Safari, Ireland A great way to get a deeper look at the night sky’s connection to human culture is on a dark sky safari with Terra Firma, which runs night hikes and traditional storytelling sessions in Mayo International Dark Sky Park along Ireland’s west coast.
—Megan Eaves, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
Going on a trip that spans the beach, a city, and a safari?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
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Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
Schoeck and her fiancé, Ross Barlow, had planned to marry this June and spend their honeymoon on safari, according to a GoFundMe post in Valerie’s honor.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Terra Firma Dark Sky Safari, Ireland A great way to get a deeper look at the night sky’s connection to human culture is on a dark sky safari with Terra Firma, which runs night hikes and traditional storytelling sessions in Mayo International Dark Sky Park along Ireland’s west coast.
—Megan Eaves, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
Going on a trip that spans the beach, a city, and a safari?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
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 14 Mar. 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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