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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Once-in-a-lifetime adventure trips also made the list, like a safari in Zimbabwe.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
On safari, nothing is guaranteed.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
For travelers, meeting the rangers can shift the focus of a safari.
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Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Timing is everything on safari, as your experience might differ greatly in the wet season versus the dry season.
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19 June 2026
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
On safari, nothing is guaranteed.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
For travelers, meeting the rangers can shift the focus of a safari.
—
Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Timing is everything on safari, as your experience might differ greatly in the wet season versus the dry season.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 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 2 Jul. 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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