Swahili Word of the Day
safari
/sah-FAH-ree/ • noun — 25th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: a journey or expedition, often used to refer to a trip taken in Africa to observe wildlife.
Examples
- Tunaenda kwenye safari ya kuangalia wanyama.
(We are going on a safari to see animals.) - Safari zetu zitakuwa na mikutano na wanajamii wa ndani.
(Our safaris will include meetings with local communities.) - Anapenda kupiga picha wakati wa safari.
(He enjoys taking pictures during the safari.)
Synonyms
- safari ya wanyama
- kuangalia wanyama
The word 'safari' is commonly used to describe travel experiences in Africa where tourists seek to observe and photograph wildlife in their natural habitats.
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