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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Megan Eaves, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
Going on a trip that spans the beach, a city, and a safari?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
What’s the right age to take children on safari?
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Converting a van into a surf-safari camper.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 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 25 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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