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sa⋅fa⋅ri

  [suh-fahr-ee] noun, plural -ris, verb -ried, -ri⋅ing.
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–noun
1. a journey or expedition, for hunting, exploration, or investigation, esp. in eastern Africa.
2. the hunters, guides, vehicles, equipment, etc., forming such an expedition.
3. any long or adventurous journey or expedition.
–verb (used without object)
4. to go on a safari.
Origin:
1885–90; < Swahili < Ar safar journey
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South African Safaris
 Custom itineraries & private guides at great prices, from Top Outfitter
 www.KensingtonTours.com
Micato Safaris
 Voted World's Best Safari Outfitter by Travel+Leisure for past 6 years.
 www.micato.com
sa·fa·ri   (sə-fär'ē)   
n.   pl. sa·fa·ris
  1. An overland expedition, especially one for hunting or exploring in eastern Africa.
  2. A journey or trip: a sightseeing safari.

[Arabic safarīya, safari, journey, from safar, journey; see špr in Semitic roots.]
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safari 
1890, from Swahili, lit. "journey, expedition," from Arabic, lit. "referring to a journey," from safar "journey."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Language Translation for : safari
Spanish: safari,
German: die Safari,
Japanese: サファリ旅行
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SAFARI
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