Sharjah Safari set to become a major tourism draw

Sharjah Safari set to become a major tourism draw

The recently inaugurated Sharjah Safari, the largest wildlife safari in the world outside Africa and home to more than 50,000 animals, is set to become a major natural reserve and tourist attraction in the UAE and the region.

Inaugurated by Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sharjah Safari is located within the Bardi Reserve in Al Dhaid in the Emirate, extending over an area of 8 sq km.

The Ruler of Sharjah, accompanied by officials and dignitaries, later toured the Sharjah Safari and was briefed about its various facilities and attractions. The Ruler was briefed on the multiple facilities and services of the Safari offering the visitors and residents a real African safari experience. The Sharjah Safari boasts 12 natural environments, each representing a specific region in Africa and replicating the life and terrain of the brown continent and its unique animals and birds.

Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi pointed out that the Sharjah Safari project, which began five years ago, cost approximately AED1 billion ($272 million) , is environment-friendly and is aimed at protecting the environment of the region. It offers a carefully created natural habitat to help the various species of animals and