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
For travelers, meeting the rangers can shift the focus of a safari.
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Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Timing is everything on safari, as your experience might differ greatly in the wet season versus the dry season.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
This package combines stops at Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta, and the red dunes of Sossusvlei with memorable hotel stays, fine dining, and luxury safari camps.
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Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Beyond Munich’s spring and fall festivals, a broader picture emerges on a Bavarian suds safari that winds through brewery towns, beer halls and village squares where alcohol‑free options are gaining traction.
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David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for safari
Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Timing is everything on safari, as your experience might differ greatly in the wet season versus the dry season.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
This package combines stops at Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta, and the red dunes of Sossusvlei with memorable hotel stays, fine dining, and luxury safari camps.
—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Beyond Munich’s spring and fall festivals, a broader picture emerges on a Bavarian suds safari that winds through brewery towns, beer halls and village squares where alcohol‑free options are gaining traction.
—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for safari
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safari
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They both were granted bail, allowing Brown to go on with his stadium tour this year.
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Though, one man working outside the arena was seen wearing a crew shirt from one of Swift’s former tours.
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The Falcons’ second-year running back joined defensive lineman Zach Harrison, team president and CEO Greg Beadles and several other members of the organization in an early March trip overseas with Compassion International.
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Mary returns to the Gardiners, and re-connects with a newly single Tom Hayward during a trip to the lakes — which is crashed by Ryder and Caroline Bingley.
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International fashion brands are making the pilgrimage to the States to get a piece of the pie, with brands opening stores across the country and hosting shows here to amp up their US businesses.
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New Zealand is a dream trip for many, and the world’s most famous pilgrimage route, Spain’s Camino de Santiago, has always been popular but is red hot right now.
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safari. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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