Swahili Word of the Day
safari
/sah-FAH-ree/ • noun — 7th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: a journey or expedition, especially for hunting or exploration.
Examples
- Tumenunua tiketi za safari yetu ya kuangalia wanyama.
(We bought tickets for our safari to see the animals.) - Safari nchini Tanzania ni maarufu kwa wanyama wa porini.
(Safaris in Tanzania are famous for wildlife.) - Nilipenda safari yangu ya mwaka jana.
(I loved my safari last year.)
Synonyms
- mwandamo
- tembea
This word is commonly used in the context of travel and adventure, especially when referring to wildlife excursions.
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