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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Follow her on Instagram @especiallyafrica for safari dreams and inspirations.
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
While on a safari with Wilderness, the everyday world—and all of the stress that comes with it—recedes into the far, far distance.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Located in the country’s center, Ruaha National Park offers a very different vision of safari.
—Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
This nine-day journey through South Africa and Zambia is one part wildlife safari and one part immersive cultural experience.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
While on a safari with Wilderness, the everyday world—and all of the stress that comes with it—recedes into the far, far distance.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Located in the country’s center, Ruaha National Park offers a very different vision of safari.
—Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
This nine-day journey through South Africa and Zambia is one part wildlife safari and one part immersive cultural experience.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 10 Jan. 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 4 Feb. 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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