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

Suyian Lodge is a new Kenyan safari offering and the first tourist-centric accommodation to inhabit this particular corner of Laikipia. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

On the way to their honeymoon safari in South Africa, the two smooched on the plane in their first-class seats. —Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026

In an April 3 post, McCann is seen proposing to Robinson as a lion walks away during what appears to be a safari. —George Solis, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026

The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort, Bandhavgarh feels like an African safari lodge—many of its 21 rooms have tented roofs, and either private gardens or small pools—but Indian touches shine through. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 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