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
As the overall winner, Marchetti will receive a Kenyan safari, a handmade trophy from Tanzania and a photography bag.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
While the Maasai Mara is often the first name that comes to mind when thinking of a Kenyan safari, Laikipia offers a different and arguably more exclusive experience with not only the Big Five but also rare fauna like the black (melanistic) leopard.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Paris goes on a safari to meet the king of the animal kingdom and loses her crown.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Sitting on the rocks, listening to nature’s conversation, I’m reminded that this is what a safari is truly about.
—Julia Eskins, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
While the Maasai Mara is often the first name that comes to mind when thinking of a Kenyan safari, Laikipia offers a different and arguably more exclusive experience with not only the Big Five but also rare fauna like the black (melanistic) leopard.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Paris goes on a safari to meet the king of the animal kingdom and loses her crown.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Sitting on the rocks, listening to nature’s conversation, I’m reminded that this is what a safari is truly about.
—Julia Eskins, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safari
Noun
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The North American leg of Linkin Park’s upcoming tour is set to kick off July 29 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
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Martin and his merry band of Coldplay troubadours – guitarist Jonny Buckland, bass player Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion – unleashed their infectious brand of rock May 31 on an adoring California crowd to kick off the final leg of a three year tour that wraps in London this September.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Schwartz was guiding a five-day ski trip in the Mono Recesses in the Sierra while Slaton was missing and saw helicopters searching for her.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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The pilot program follows a successful hub-to-hub demonstration conducted last October with driverless trips between Houston and cities that included Dallas, San Antonio and Laredo.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Roughly 80 miles from Mérida lies the charming village of Guadalupe, known for its magnificent Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been a pilgrimage destination for centuries.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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On average, more than two million Muslims a year take part in the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safari. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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