What is another name for safari?


What is another name for safari? On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to safari, such as: trek, hunt, journey, quest, and trip.


Why is it called a safari?

The word safari originated from the word safar, an Arabic verb meaning to make a journey. ' From there, you get the noun safariya, or journey and then safari which is a Swahili synonym of the Arabic version.


How do you define safari?

In Swahili, safari means journey or expedition. The word has been used in English since the late 19th century to talk about hunting trips to Africa, the clothing these hunters would wear, and more recently, a journey taken to observe or photograph African animals.


What is a safari person called?

Safari guides (also known as field guides and nature site guides), act as interpreters of the natural world. They conduct guided experiences for guests at a lodge, private reserve or national park. They're able to observe animal behaviour and explain things to guests in an entertaining and insightful manner.


What do Africans call safari?

'Safari' is a Swahili word, simply meaning journey. The most common term in South Africa is game drive.