Photos: Tourists flock to AlUla's Gharameel Reserve, a thriving habitat for endangered species

Remarkable landscape has attracted visitors from all over the world

Last updated: March 04, 2024 | 13:20

Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor

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Located 60 kilometers north of AlUla city, northwestern Saudi Arabia, the Gharameel reserve is a stunning expanse of desert wilderness renowned for its unique biodiversity, for the variety of rock formations, and for its sand dunes and hills.

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This remarkable landscape has made Gharameel a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world.

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In a recent effort to enhance the reserve's natural beauty and ecological balance, the National Center for Wildlife and the Royal Commission for AlUla collaborated to release 14 Arabian oryx and 40 gazelles into the reserve.

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The aim is to reintroduce locally endangered species, restore biodiversity, and promote environmental sustainability, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 goals.

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