Tomorrow, February 17, Sharjah Safari will be opening its doors to the world for the first time. Located near the oasis town of Al Dhaid, the reserve is said to be the largest safari park outside of Africa.
The official social media handles of Sharjah Safari posted a video (https://www.instagram.com/p/CaCARUvgMds/) of a sneak peek into the attraction
In the video, the park is described as covering an area of 8sqkm, home to 120 species of animals, and it includes over 100,000 African trees.
Shurooq, the Sharjah government, and Environment and Protected Areas Authority developed the project jointly.
A number of zoos and animal reserves are situated in the UAE, including Al Ain Zoo, started in 1968 by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the Dubai Safari, which opened in 2017.
What is Sharjah Safari Ticket Rates
Bronze ticket (Walking tour)
- Cost: Dh40 for those aged above 12 and Dh15 for children in 3-12 age group.
- Tour duration is two to three hours.
- Zone covered is ‘Into Africa’.
Silver tickets
- Cost: Dh120 for those aged above 12 and Dh50 for children in 3-12 age group.
- It reserves one seat in a regular bus.
- Tour duration is five to six hours.
- It takes ticket holders to all Sharjah Safari environments except one called ‘Serengeti’
Gold tickets
- Cost: Dh275 for those aged above 12 and Dh120 for children in 3-12 age group.
- It reserves one seat in a luxury vehicle.
- It takes ticket holders to all Sharjah Safari environments with a private guide.
- Tour duration is five to six hours.
- Luxury vehicle for six people: Dh1,500
- Luxury vehicle for nine: Dh2,250
- Luxury vehicle for 15: Dh3,500
Timings of Sharjah Safari
- 8.30am to 6.30pm
- Last entry: 2pm for Gold and silver ticket holders; 4pm for bronze.
