This is an African safari, a vivid immersion in the wild environment, an intimate glimpse into untamed wildness. The simplest way to think about it is to study safari's etymology. It comes from the English word "game," which makes sense because that was its original purpose. Safaris were first developed by British colonists as means of entertainment. They would hire local Africans to be guides and drivers or sell them outright. These slaves would lead tourists on hunting trips in what are now South Africa and Zimbabwe. The first true safari was designed by Richard Burton and Bruce Boyer and featured in their book Of Men and Animals. It focused on social issues such as conflict between man and beast and used animal behavior as a lens through which to view this subject. Since then, the term has taken on many different meanings for different people. For some, it's a trip with a specific goal in mind - to see a certain area or city via the eyes of a naturalist. For others, it's a vacation where they explore places and culture unguided by a fixed itinerary. No matter how you define it, a safari is an amazing experience that should be done at least once in one's life. There are several ways to participate in a safari.