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
Among the lots are a $150,000 David Yurman diamond bracelet, a Nile cruise for up to six guests on Christian Louboutin’s houseboat, and a safari for up to a dozen people at a game refuge in South Africa.
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Safari Time People of all ages view a safari as the ultimate adventure.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
On a horseback safari, there are no roads to follow—and that’s precisely the point.
—Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 20 May 2026
This is a full-on safari, with dozens of creatures to observe, experiment with, and, of course, eat.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for safari
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Safari Time People of all ages view a safari as the ultimate adventure.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
On a horseback safari, there are no roads to follow—and that’s precisely the point.
—Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 20 May 2026
This is a full-on safari, with dozens of creatures to observe, experiment with, and, of course, eat.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for safari
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safari
Noun
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Amenities and experiences The pre-dinner garden tour is not to be skipped.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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In support of the record, Syd has also announced a brief fall tour through the UK and Europe, which kicks off with a show at London festival All Points East.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Or plan a trip at one of the area's many indoor waterparks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Travel credit cards often get the spotlight for helping cardholders earn points and miles toward future trips.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Santín’s grandmother made the same pilgrimage, walking barefoot to a mountainside cave where legend has it shepherds discovered the Black Madonna statue and prayed for protection for her husband during the Spanish Civil War.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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The President isn’t the only political figure making the pilgrimage.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safari. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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