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
While on a safari with Wilderness, the everyday world—and all of the stress that comes with it—recedes into the far, far distance.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 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
With the Gettys, Gavin went on safari and watched polar bears in Canada.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 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
With the Gettys, Gavin went on safari and watched polar bears in Canada.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safari
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To highlight that, the team partnered with Starline Tours for a bus tour of filming locations, and used it to bring a group of influencers to the Hollywood premiere.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, Black finally broke through, booking gigs to DJ at music festivals including Coachella and Lollapalooza, opening for pop star Katy Perry’s 2025 arena tour, and releasing two albums with a third expected this year.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The documents appear to show that Andrew forwarded Epstein reports about Vietnam, Singapore and other places, which he had been sent in relation to an official trip.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended his international trip and declared national mourning, with government flags to fly at half-staff for seven days.—
Jim Morris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The monks embarked on the journey to remind Americans that peace is not a destination, according to the pilgrimage's announcement.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The House of the Virgin Mary is a popular site of Christian pilgrimage on the slopes of Mount Koressos, about three miles from the archaeological site.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safari. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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