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

Amazingly, this collection of pinch‑me moments wasn’t the fruit of a full-scale safari. —David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026

One of my all-time favorite experiences was crafting an unforgettable luxury safari, tailored to heighten the thrill of adventure while providing unparalleled comfort. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

The genetic risk factor Those major risk indicators are what ushered me into my own cancer prevention safari. —Zachary Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026

The tradeoff is a sense of adventure akin to a wintery safari, a unique style of Arctic hospitality and a wild natural bounty. —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 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
• quare
• sari

Kids Definition

safari

noun

sa·​fa·​ri sə-ˈfär-ē 

-ˈfar-

: a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa