A safari is an overland journey to observe wild animals, especially in Southeast Africa. The term "safari" comes from the Swahili word "safari" which means "journey". The modern concept of a safari originated in Africa, and today, safari is synonymous with Africa. A safari is a journey that involves going into nature to watch wild animals. The purpose of a safari tour is to allow you to get intimate with the landscape and scenery. The so-called "Big Five" game animals of Africa – lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo – particularly form an important part of the safari market, both for wildlife viewing and big-game hunting. However, nowadays, safaris are more focused on observing wildlife rather than hunting them.

Safaris can involve walking through the wilderness, driving in 4×4 vehicles, or by flying in light aircraft. There are different types of safaris, including game drives, walking safaris, cycling safaris, horse-riding safaris, boat safaris, and hot-air balloon safaris. A typical day on safari in Africa usually involves two game drives a day – one in the early morning and late afternoon when animals are at their most active.

In summary, a safari is a journey into nature to observe wild animals, especially in Southeast Africa. It is an opportunity to get intimate with the landscape and scenery and observe the "Big Five" game animals of Africa. Nowadays, safaris are more focused on observing wildlife rather than hunting them, and there are different types of safaris to choose from.