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
Several prizes, including a weeklong safari in the Masai Mara with Alex Walker’s Serian for the Overall Winner, are up for grabs, the organization said.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The photos were taken by her grandfather on an African safari two years ago.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The company’s forthcoming safari lodge, Kitirua Plains, an A&K Sanctuary in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park, was designed with family legacy safaris in mind.
—Jessica Puckett, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
In Africa, proper planning is crucial for people with disabilities to be able to enjoy what the continent has to offer, such as going on a safari or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, according to Joanne Ndirangu, the founder and director of accessible tourism agency Scout Group Agency.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The photos were taken by her grandfather on an African safari two years ago.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The company’s forthcoming safari lodge, Kitirua Plains, an A&K Sanctuary in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park, was designed with family legacy safaris in mind.
—Jessica Puckett, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
In Africa, proper planning is crucial for people with disabilities to be able to enjoy what the continent has to offer, such as going on a safari or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, according to Joanne Ndirangu, the founder and director of accessible tourism agency Scout Group Agency.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safari
Noun
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The hotel is notoriously a second home to the museum’s gala attendees come the first Monday in May, and can organize private or after-hours tours of the museum for guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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At some point, the bats emerge en masse from that cave, flying straight toward the tour participants who are perched on the opposite ledge, and then over their heads.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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While the simple Deluxe Room is ideal for a quick overnight trip, guests looking for a longer stay should spread out in the Junior Suite with Living & Dining Area, which opens onto a semi-private stone patio with a bocce court and a firepit in the warmer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Nick’s family also made three trips from Columbus to visit, including for the brothers’ favorite moment, Game 4 of the Dallas Stars series.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Helmy said the shooting comes at the start of the 12th month of the lunar Muslim calendar, Dhu al-Hijjah, during which many Muslims go on their Hajj pilgrimage and celebrate Eid al-Adha.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The world of The White Lotus Season 4 also descended on Tetou, making the two-hour pilgrimage from their set in Saint-Tropez to Cannes on their only day off just in time for dinner.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safari. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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