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What does safari mean in Swahili?

Safari means journey or trip.

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  1. Journey or trip ✔
  2. Lion
  3. Camera

Why: Safari simply means journey or trip. English borrowed the word for a wildlife tour.

Huh, didn't know that: Safari njema! means Have a safe trip!

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I planned a safari to the grocery store, but there were no wildebeest in aisle five.
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References

Answer: Journey or trip. Safari simply means journey or trip. English borrowed the word for a wildlife tour.

  1. University of Kansas Kiswahili, Lesson 38 kiswahili.ku.edu/sites/kiswahili/files/documents/lessons/lesson_38.pdf
    safari [journey; trip]
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. University of Wisconsin-Madison LCTL Resources: Swahili Lesson on Traveling Around Town wisc.pb.unizin.org/lctlresources/chapter/swahili-lesson-on-traveling-around-town
    Safari njema! Have a safe trip!
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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