as in tour
an act of traveling to see or hunt animals especially in Africa
He went on a safari in Africa last year.
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Recent Examples of safari
Converting a van into a surf-safari camper.
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Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, set to open in Zambia’s Kafue National Park in 2026, marks a major new luxury safari arrival in one of Africa’s largest and least-visited wilderness areas.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 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
The British safari company Africa Odyssey works with Kamba African Rainforest Experiences, which runs three luxury lodges in and around the national park.
—Holden Frith, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
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Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, set to open in Zambia’s Kafue National Park in 2026, marks a major new luxury safari arrival in one of Africa’s largest and least-visited wilderness areas.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 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
The British safari company Africa Odyssey works with Kamba African Rainforest Experiences, which runs three luxury lodges in and around the national park.
—Holden Frith, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safari
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Our first glimpse of Tommy chained up, pleading to be let go, is through the eyes of a young Macedonian refugee, Katrina (Monika Frajczyk), being given a tour of the large countryside manor where she’s just been hired by Chris for twice-a-week housework.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Style it with sneakers and a belt bag for a walking tour, then switch to dressier accessories for a night out.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The service To minimize its environmental footprint, the hotel employs locals—from builders and gardeners to chefs and hotel staff—who are happy to advise on boat trips, hikes in the mountains, and the best restaurants in nearby villages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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His trip comes after a February visit by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, which was focused on the country's oil potential.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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The program, featuring songs composed over several years, depicts an artistic pilgrimage where the reward lies in the journey rather than the destination.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Other great golfers followed Palmer’s pilgrimage to Orlando, including Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safari. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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