African expedition

Continental wildlife tour

An African expedition is a journey into Africa for purposes of exploration, hunting, scientific research, or adventure.

The term evokes 19th and early 20th-century colonial-era journeys—safaris, searches for the Nile's source, or treks through uncharted territory: The museum funded an African expedition to collect botanical specimens.

Modern usage may describe wildlife tours or documentary filmmaking ventures.

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explorer · caravan · wildlife · bush · trekking · Serengeti · Great Rift Valley · Victoria Falls · Nile · Congo · guide · tribal village · camp fire · porters · tent · safari jeep · jeep · binoculars

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geographic destination

African expeditionArctic expedition

Journey to northernmost regions

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authenticity of wildlife/nature encounter

African expeditionzoo visit

Excursion to see animals

petting zoo · aquarium visit · museum visit · city tour · theme park trip

adventure and effort required

African expeditionstaycation

Rest period spent locally

armchair travel · backyard camping · city break · package tour

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G