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 best choice depends on where the safari ends, the flight connections, and the budget—but the right pairing can make one journey feel like two. — Cherri Briggs, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2026

Serious safari-goers can also take day trips to Hwange National Park to see the endangered wild dog, and to Chobe National Park with its massive elephant herds across the border in Botswana. — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

The lightweight feel was amplified by caftan dresses and poplin safari shirts, as well as ajour embroideries and open-weave crochet knits. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Emboo River Camp in the Maasai Mara has been using electric safari vehicles since 2019. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

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
• sari
• sorry

Kids Definition

safari

noun

sa·​fa·​ri sə-ˈfär-ē 

-ˈfar-

: a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa