Upcoming TLDs / .safari
Can you register a .safari domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .safari would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
In Swahili, safari means a journey or trip; in English, it is also commonly understood as an expedition or journey, especially one involving travel and exploration.
Who applied for .safari
Kenya Network Information Centre
KE, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing, ICANN applicant support
The mission of the applied-for gTLD is to establish a trusted, globally recognised digital namespace for tourism, adventure travel, wildlife conservation, cultural heritage, education, research, and related industries. The gTLD will support organisations, communities, businesses and individuals connected to the global travel ecosystem by enabling authentic, meaningful and discoverable online identities.
What happens next
- April 30, 2026: Application window opened (done)
- August 12, 2026: Application window closed (done)
- October 7, 2026: Reveal Day: ICANN published every applied-for string (done)
- October 21, 2026: Replacement period ended (applicants could switch to a backup string) (done)
- November 17, 2026: String Confirmation Day: the final list of applied-for strings
- March 16, 2027: Community input and objections period ends
Dates from ICANN’s Reveal Day announcement, checked October 27, 2026. We re-check the applications every day and this page changes when they do.
When will .safari be available?
ICANN has not set a date. The final list of applied-for strings comes on String Confirmation Day (November 17, 2026), community input and objections run until March 16, 2027, and ICANN processes applications after a prioritization draw in 2027. Registration opens only after ICANN delegates .safari and its registry announces launch dates.