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Into the Wild World of Safari 野性的呼唤：萨伐旅

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If riding the MRT and walking through the streets of the urban jungle doesn’t satisfy your need for excitement, perhaps you’re due for an adventure. So, how does walking among lions, giraffes, and elephants sound? If you’re passionate about wildlife and ready to take on a new challenge, then going on a safari may just be the cure for all your urban ailments.

如果搭乘捷运，走在都市丛林的街头满足不了你追求刺激的欲望，也许该是来趟冒险的时候了。那么，穿梭在狮群、长颈鹿和象群之间听起来如何？如果你热爱野生动物，也准备好迎接新的挑战，那么参加一趟萨伐旅或许就是能治好你所有文明病的一帖良药。

The word “safari” means journey in Swahili. Initially, the term referred to hunting expeditions in East Africa, but nowadays, it has come to represent the activity of watching and photographing big game wildlife all around the continent. On African safaris, visitors are often taken through unspoiled wilderness, right into the heart of the animals’ natural habitat. There are no cages or barriers to separate you from the majestic creatures, and the fear and excitement of being so close to the animals is a big part of the appeal.

「萨伐旅」在斯瓦西里语原意为「旅行」。起初，该词意指在东非进行的远征狩猎活动，如今则演变成在非洲大陆各地观赏或拍摄大型野生动物的活动。参加萨伐旅的游客通常会由专人带领穿越蛮荒之地，深入动物的主要栖息地。不过，游客和这些庞然大物之间可没有笼子或栅栏挡着，因此贴近动物所带来的恐惧和刺激正是此种行程的一大魅力。

African safaris can include a whole range of activities, each catering to a variety of different interests. One of the most common safaris is the “game drive.” Guides and drivers accompany you in a jeep or truck, and take you across the vast African grasslands in search of big game. Lucky visitors may even be able to spot “The Big Five:” lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos.

非洲萨伐旅包含各式各样的活动，均可迎合每个人不同的兴趣。最常见的活动之一是「猎物零距离」兜风。向导和司机会开着吉普车或卡车陪你绕遍广阔的非洲草原寻找大型猎物。幸运的游客甚至可以一睹狮、象、野牛、豹、犀牛「五巨头」的雄姿。

Vocabulary

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passionate [ˋpæʃənɪt] adj. 热情的；热烈

expedition [͵ɛkspɪˋdɪʃən] n. 远征；探险

barrier [ˋbærɪr] n. 路障，栅栏

majestic [məˋdʒɛstɪk] adj. 雄伟的；威严的

cater [ˋketɚ] v. 迎合，投合[（+for/to）] to provide special or favorable treatment for someone or something

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due [dju] adj. 合适的; 到期的 suitable

take on 接受(挑战) to undertake or begin to handle

safari [səˋfɑrɪ] n. 非洲的（狩猎）旅行

ailment [ˋelmənt] n. 病痛；（尤指轻微的）疾病

big game 大的猎物 large animals that are hunted or fished for sport

unspoiled [ʌnˋspɔɪld] adj. 未损坏的；未受破坏的

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For those more comfortable on water, there are boating or canoeing safaris. Visitors can enjoy beautiful riverside scenery while looking out for birds or big game. In some parts of Africa, guides will take guests out in traditional canoes called “mokoros.”

至于偏好水上活动的人，可以选择参加乘坐游艇或划独木舟的萨伐旅。游客可以边欣赏河岸美景，边寻找鸟类或大型猎物的踪迹。在非洲有些地方，向导会划着一种叫mokoro的传统独木舟带领游客游河。

But for the ultimate adventure, every safari veteran would agree that a walking safari is the way to go. Traveling on foot through the remote African bush gives visitors an up-close-and-personal connection with Africa’s magnificent natural environment. One of the most exciting parts of a walking safari is trying not to be spotted by the game. Upon seeing humans, most big game tend to run away, so approaching the animals takes skill, patience, and just a touch of ninja-like stealth!

但若想来趟终极探险的话，每个猎游老手都会异口同声推荐「徒步萨伐旅」。徒步穿梭于偏远的非洲灌木丛林中可以进一步贴近并亲身体验非洲壮丽的自然景观。徒步萨伐旅最刺激的一点就是要试着不让动物发现自己。大多数的大型猎物一旦发现人类就会逃走，所以接近动物需要技巧、耐心，加上一点忍者的隐身术。

Not all safaris take place in Africa, however. In 1994, Singapore opened the Night Safari, a 40-hectare park that is only open at night, giving visitors the rare opportunity to explore the wonders of the world’s nocturnal species. The exotic creatures, which include tarsiers and flying squirrels, are made visible by a special kind of lighting that resembles moonlight. This unique innovation ensures that the natural nighttime habits of the animals remain undisturbed.

不过，并非所有的萨伐旅都在非洲进行。1994年，新加坡成立了夜间野生动物园。这座占地40公顷的园区仅在夜间开放，提供游客难得的机会探索世界上夜行物种的奇观。透过模拟月光的特殊照明设施，游客可看见诸如眼镜猴和飞鼠等外来生物。这种独特的发明可以确保动物夜间的自然习性不受干扰。

So, for your next vacation, leave the hoards of tourists at the zoo behind, and take a walk on the wild side with a safari adventure!

所以，下回放假时，别再考虑人山人海的动物园了。何不走入荒野，来趟惊险的萨伐旅？

−by Anita Wong

Vocabulary

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ultimate [ˋʌltəmɪt] adj. 极限的; 最终的

veteran [ˋvɛtərən] n. 富有经验的人

approach [əˋprotʃ] v. 接近，靠近

exotic [ɪgˋzɑtɪk] adj. 异国情调的；奇特的

innovation [͵ɪnəˋveʃən] n. 创新; 新方法

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canoe [kəˋnu] n. 独木舟

magnificent [mægˋnɪfəsənt] adj. 壮丽的，宏伟的

stealth [stɛlθ] n. 秘密行动

hectare [ˋhɛktɛr] n. 公顷

nocturnal [nɑkˋtɝn!] adj. 夜间活动的

tarsier [ˋtɑrsiɚ] n.【动】跗猴属动物；眼镜猴

squirrel [ˋskwɝəl] n. 松鼠

ensure [ɪnˋʃʊr] v. 保证；确保

undisturbed [͵ʌndɪˋstɝbd] adj. 未受干扰的

hoard [hord] n. 积聚  mass

Reading Questions

1. Which of the following best describes a typical modern-day safari experience?

A. Hunting for lions in the African grasslands.

B. A visit to a 40-hectare amusement park in Singapore.

C. A walk through the wilderness in search of elephants.

D. Experiencing African culture by staying with locals.

2. What innovation does the Night Safari incorporate?

A. An invisible light that monitors the animals.

B. A unique cage that does not expose animals to daylight.

C. A large flashing light that alerts staff to danger.

D. A special light that doesn’t disturb the animals.

3. According to the article, what is required on a walking safari?

A. A licensed guide and a permit.

B. The ability to move quietly.

C. Familiarity with the environment.

D. Good footwear.

4. According to the article, which of the following is true?

A. Only safari veterans should attempt a walking safari.

B. Safaris only exist on the African continent.

C. Wild tarsiers can be found in the African grasslands.

D. Safari adventures can be tackled on foot or by car or canoe.

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