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
An African safari is a bucket-list experience that will create lasting memories for a lifetime.
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Each day delivers thrilling action and doubles as a marine safari, with sightings of turtles, pods of dolphins, a shiver of sharks, and even a feeding whale shark.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, many safari outfitters offer dynamic itineraries—think pairing the quintessential South African safari with a surreal stint in Namibia or a blue safari grand finale in Mozambique filled with whales, dolphins, whale sharks, and dugongs—designed to engage animal lovers of all ages.
—Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025
As the overall winner, Marchetti will receive a Kenyan safari, a handmade trophy from Tanzania and a photography bag.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Each day delivers thrilling action and doubles as a marine safari, with sightings of turtles, pods of dolphins, a shiver of sharks, and even a feeding whale shark.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, many safari outfitters offer dynamic itineraries—think pairing the quintessential South African safari with a surreal stint in Namibia or a blue safari grand finale in Mozambique filled with whales, dolphins, whale sharks, and dugongs—designed to engage animal lovers of all ages.
—Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025
As the overall winner, Marchetti will receive a Kenyan safari, a handmade trophy from Tanzania and a photography bag.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safari
Noun
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Following the Europe dates, Minogue plans to take the tour to South America and Mexico.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
14 June 2025
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The fee-free days only waive fees for standard amenities, which do not include fees or costs associated with campground reservations, cabin rentals or special tours.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Mesquite makes for a nice side golf getaway on your next trip to Las Vegas.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Criticizing Vance's trip and Trump's plans Dog sledding in retreat Dog sledding, according to the Lauritzens, is also slowly vanishing.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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His tomb in Assisi has become a pilgrimage site especially during the 2025 Holy Year underway.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The tag’s return only became possible when Donald Madar, whose great-uncle also died in the crash, made a personal pilgrimage to the crash site this April from his home in Pennsylvania.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2025
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safari. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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