safari

/səˈfɑːɹ.i/noun

A journey into wild country, especially in Africa, to watch, photograph, or hunt animals in their natural habitat.

Example sentence

“On our safari in Kenya we saw lions, elephants, and zebras.”

A Swahili word for journey, itself borrowed from Arabic. 'Safari park' names a drive-through zoo far from Africa.

Related words

trekA long, hard journey, often made on foot.resortA place people visit for holidays and relaxation, usually offering hotels, entertainment, and leisure facilities.hikeA long walk taken for exercise or enjoyment, often in the countryside.hostelA budget place to stay overnight where travelers, especially young ones, often share rooms and bathrooms.nomadA person belonging to a group that moves from place to place with their animals instead of settling in one home.motelA cheap hotel for short stays, often renting rooms by the hour and associated with secret romantic meetings.