Definitions of safari. a journey to hunt or see animals, especially in Africa. synonyms: campaign, hunting expedition. type of: expedition. a journey organized for a particular purpose.

While most people associate "safari" with a wildlife-viewing expedition in Africa, the word has a deep etymological root and several modern technical meanings. Derived from the Swahili word "safari", which literally means "journey" or "expedition," it originally comes from the Arabic safar. In East Africa, a simple bus trip from one town to another is technically a "safari." In the digital world, Safari is the name of the flagship web browser developed by Apple for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, which debuted in 2003. In the realm of fashion, "safari" refers to a specific aesthetic characterized by khaki fabrics, belted "bush jackets," and epaulets—a style popularized in the mid-20th century. Additionally, in the context of computer science and gaming, a "Safari" can refer to a specific mode or zone (like the "Safari Zone" in Pokémon) where players catch rare creatures. The term effectively bridges the gap between traditional physical exploration, high-end colonial-era fashion, and modern technological navigation through the internet.