Swahili Word of the Day
safari
/sah-FAH-ree/ • noun — 14th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: a journey or expedition, often for the purpose of observing wildlife in their natural habitat
Examples
- Ninataka kwenda kwenye safari ya wanyama.
(I want to go on a wildlife safari.) - Safari ilifanyika katika parki ya kitaifa.
(The safari took place in the national park.) - Tuliona wanyama wengi katika safari yetu.
(We saw many animals on our safari.)
Synonyms
- matembezi
- kuenda kwa wanyama
The word 'safari' is commonly used when referring to trips focused on observing and photographing wildlife, often in Africa.
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