African safari

Wildlife viewing trek

An African safari is an expedition through African wilderness to observe or hunt wildlife.

The term evokes images of jeeps traversing savannas, luxury tented camps, and encounters with lions, elephants, and other large animals.

Safari comes from Swahili for "journey." Modern safaris are typically photographic rather than hunting excursions: We booked an African safari to see the wildebeest migration.

Opposites
wildlife encounter setting

African safarizoo visit

Excursion to see animals

aquarium visit · petting zoo · Sea World · circus · marine park

travel experience type

African safaricity break

Short urban holiday

staycation · business trip · museum tour · all-inclusive resort · backyard camping

geographic setting

African safariArctic expedition

Journey to northernmost regions

polar exploration · Caribbean cruise

Family

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