A safari is a trip to observe or hunt wild animals, especially in East Africa.
He'd like to go on safari to photograph snakes and tigers.
safari in British English
(səˈfɑːrɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-ris
1.
an overland journey or hunting expedition, esp in Africa
2.
any recreational journey or expedition
3.
the people, animals, etc, that go on the expedition
Word origin
C19: from Swahili: journey, from Arabic safarīya, from safara to travel
safari in American English
(səˈfɑri)
nounWord forms: pluralsaˈfaris
1.
a journey or hunting expedition, esp. in E Africa
2.
the caravan of such an expedition
adjective
3.
designating or of a style of clothing like that worn on safaris, esp. a belted jacket with pairs of pleated pockets above and below the belt
Word origin
Swahili < Ar safarī, pertaining to a journey < safar, to journey
Examples of 'safari' in a sentence
safari
Making sure my best safari suit is ironed?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They maintained that they planned a safari trip.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The money you pay for safari trips helps national parks do their job of conserving wildlife.
The Sun (2015)
Prices include normal safari park tour.
The Sun (2010)
They will experience a thrilling safari expedition - splashing and careering through the extreme terrain.
The Sun (2013)
They are huge and look designed for an African safari.
The Sun (2011)
The best bit is staying in a safari tent tended to by the Berber crew.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Except for personal servants, safari camps seem to run themselves.
Cameron, Kenneth M Into Africa - a social history of the East African Safari (1989)
Here you stay in luxury safari tents, although at other times lodges are booked.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Combine a love of animals with hospitality by working in an African safari camp.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But it's hard to remember that looking out from the luxury safari tents at this haven for wild animals.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
I'm hanging my safari suit back in the wardrobe.
The Sun (2015)
They include a 12-day safari for two to Zambia.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
They are as real as those you'd find on an African safari.
The Sun (2006)
It's a bit like the difference between a zoo and an African safari.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He had his Mercedes and a Porsche and grew a beard and wore safari suits and a peace sign round his neck.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
AUSTRALIA Camping down under has been given a real kick in the shorts by an outback safari camp that's as decadent as most hotels.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In other languages
safari
British English: safari /səˈfɑːrɪ/ NOUN
A safari is an expedition for hunting or observing wild animals, especially in East Africa.
Most visitors arrive at the park the night before their safari.
American English: safari
Arabic: رِحْلَةٌ سفاري
Brazilian Portuguese: safári
Chinese: 狩猎远征
Croatian: safari
Czech: safari
Danish: safari
Dutch: safari
European Spanish: safari
Finnish: safari
French: safari
German: Safari
Greek: σαφάρι
Italian: safari
Japanese: サファリ
Korean: 사파리
Norwegian: safari
Polish: safari
European Portuguese: safari
Romanian: safari
Russian: сафари
Latin American Spanish: safari
Swedish: safari
Thai: การเดินทางเพื่อล่าสัตว์และท่องเที่ยว
Turkish: safari
Ukrainian: сафарі
Vietnamese: cuộc đi săn
All related terms of 'safari'
safari hat
a wide brimmed hat with a chin strap
safari park
A safari park is a large enclosed area of land where wild animals, such as lions and elephants , live freely. People can pay to drive through the park and look at the animals.
safari suit
A safari suit is a casual suit made from a light-coloured material such as linen or cotton. Safari suits are usually worn in hot weather .
safari jacket
a casual jacket or shirt having four patch pockets and a belt
safari shirt
a shirt of tough cotton, denim , etc; part of a safari suit
bush jacket
a casual jacket or shirt having four patch pockets and a belt