What does ‘safari’ mean?
We are often asked on our safaris what the word “safari” actually stands for and where it comes from. In fact, many people think it means spotting wildlife in a nature park.
The word “safari” comes from Swahili (the main language of Tanzania) and means: Long journey / Traveling from A to B.
Originally, this word also derives from the Arabic word سفر (safar), which means journey.
The word ”safari” used to be used primarily as a term for hunters. They then went hunting for big game alone or accompanied by natives. The shot game was then (partly) taken back and displayed as a hunting trophy. Nowadays, fortunately, the meaning is a lot different and mainly refers to drives through African game parks. Also, the animals are no longer actually shot but only beautiful pictures of the animals.
Safari accommodations at Paradise & Wilderness
At Paradise & Wilderness, we offer special safari accommodations. You stay in these accommodations almost among the wildlife. While drinking coffee, enjoy grazing wildebeest and zebras or look out over beautiful Lake Natron. Curious about our impressive safari accommodations? Then take a look here!
Your customized safari
Would you like to shoot the most beautiful wildlife pictures or wake up among grazing wild animals? We from Paradise & Wilderness would love to put together your dream safari. Contact us and who knows, maybe you will go on your dream safari this year!