Sharjah Safari tour – in pictures

  • Sharjah Safari covers an area of eight square kilometres. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Sharjah Safari covers an area of eight square kilometres. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The official opening of the Sharjah Safari Park took place on Thursday, February 17.
    The official opening of the Sharjah Safari Park took place on Thursday, February 17.
  • Sharjah Safari Park is said to be the largest safari in the world outside Africa.
    Sharjah Safari Park is said to be the largest safari in the world outside Africa.
  • It is located in Al Bridi Nature Reserve in the city of Al Dhaid in Sharjah.
    It is located in Al Bridi Nature Reserve in the city of Al Dhaid in Sharjah.
  • Sharjah Safari is home to more than 120 species, including rare animals native to Africa, the rarest of which is the black rhinoceros.
    Sharjah Safari is home to more than 120 species, including rare animals native to Africa, the rarest of which is the black rhinoceros.
  • Visitors can meet Bridi, the first African female giraffe born in Sharjah Safari. Bridi's parents arrived in Sharjah from South Africa in May 2017.
    Visitors can meet Bridi, the first African female giraffe born in Sharjah Safari. Bridi's parents arrived in Sharjah from South Africa in May 2017.
  • Visitors experience the safari through 12 themed 'environments', each representing a region in Africa.
    Visitors experience the safari through 12 themed 'environments', each representing a region in Africa.
  • More than 1,000 native and African trees, including the umbrella-shaped Acacia tortilis, have been planted across the site.
    More than 1,000 native and African trees, including the umbrella-shaped Acacia tortilis, have been planted across the site.
  • Another highlight is Wuhaida, the first female southern white rhino born in Sharjah Safari in August 2021.
    Another highlight is Wuhaida, the first female southern white rhino born in Sharjah Safari in August 2021.
  • Tickets start from Dh15 for children aged 3 to 12, and Dh40 for over 12s.
    Tickets start from Dh15 for children aged 3 to 12, and Dh40 for over 12s.
  • Sharjah Safari will be open daily from 8.30am until 6.30pm.
    Sharjah Safari will be open daily from 8.30am until 6.30pm.
  • Sharjah Safari is located within Al Bridi Nature Reserve, created by Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah.
    Sharjah Safari is located within Al Bridi Nature Reserve, created by Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah.
  • Al Bridi reserve is located in the oasis town of Al Dhaid, about 49 kilometres from the city of Sharjah.
    Al Bridi reserve is located in the oasis town of Al Dhaid, about 49 kilometres from the city of Sharjah.
  • Visitors show up on opening day.
    Visitors show up on opening day.
  • Sharjah Safari is a new major tourist attraction in the emirate.
    Sharjah Safari is a new major tourist attraction in the emirate.
  • Last entry is 2pm for Gold and Silver ticket holders and 4pm for those with Bronze tickets.
    Last entry is 2pm for Gold and Silver ticket holders and 4pm for those with Bronze tickets.
  • Indigenous creatures make their home in Sharjah Safari.
    Indigenous creatures make their home in Sharjah Safari.
  • Giraffes also reside here.
    Giraffes also reside here.
  • On opening day, visitors to Sharjah Safari were able to see more than 1,000 animals and birds, including 70 species that are native to Africa.
    On opening day, visitors to Sharjah Safari were able to see more than 1,000 animals and birds, including 70 species that are native to Africa.
  • Initially scheduled to open in late 2021, the launch of the UAE's latest attraction was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
    Initially scheduled to open in late 2021, the launch of the UAE's latest attraction was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Animals settle into their new habitats.
    Animals settle into their new habitats.
  • Sharjah Safari's logo is a celebration of the animal kingdom. Photo: Sharjah Safari
    Sharjah Safari's logo is a celebration of the animal kingdom. Photo: Sharjah Safari