Why You Really Read About Nigeria CultureIf you have ever taken an overland journey across Africa then you have experienced the joy and wonder of a Safari. However, this was not always the case as traditionally a Safari referred to a big game hunt. However, with the changing attitudes and the more eco friendly approach of modern day society almost all safaris in this day and age only consist of shooting photos of the wildlife and not shooting guns at the wildlife. Related Article: Traditional Wedding Wears in Nigeria
The origins of the word Safari It was roughly in the middle to late 19th century that the Swahili word Safari was first used in the English language. It was one of many incorporated into the "Queens English" at this time because of the influence of foreign languages and cultures on the largest empire the world has ever known, the British Empire. The original Swahili word however was also borrowed from a foreign language, this being Arabic, and is an extension of the word safra, which means "journey". It was incorporated into the Swahili word kusafiri which means "to travel" and the noun for this word is safari. This word is still in everyday use in Kenya today as it is used there to describe any journey, be it a bus trip to the capital of Nairobi or a 4x4 journey to Mombasa.
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